Senior running backs John Lovett and Trestan Ebner are staying on the Baylor football team after reports surfaced Sunday night that they're opting out of the 2020 season because they're unhappy with their roles in the Bears' offense. During Monday's media availability, Baylor coach Dave Aranda said he discussed the situation with Lovett and Ebner, and they're sticking with the Bears as they prepare for Saturday's 2:30 p.m. game against TCU at McLane Stadium. "They're both with us and we're expecting them to play," Aranda said. "I think we just had to sit down with them and visit, and they both love our team and their teammates, and we're excited about our next opportunity against TCU."Both Lovett and Ebner are key figures on Baylor's offense, and are among the team leaders. Before the season, their teammates voted them to wear single-digit jerseys with Ebner wearing No. 1 and Lovett No. 7. Ebner got off to a phenomenal start to open the season in Baylor's 47-14 win over Kansas when he was named Big 12 special teams player of the week after becoming the first player in the history of the league to score on a kickoff return, a run and a catch in the same game. Ebner returned kickoffs for 100 and 83 yards and also ran for a one-yard touchdown and caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from Charlie Brewer. But during the last two games, Baylor's offense has struggled and the focus on the running attack has diminished. - Waco Tribune Herald