QB Ward out for No. 6 Houston against Lamar

HOUSTON (AP) Quarterback Greg Ward Jr. won't play for No. 6 Houston against Lamar on Saturday because of a shoulder injury. Ward injured his right shoulder in

HOUSTON (AP) Quarterback Greg Ward Jr. won't play for No. 6 Houston against Lamar on Saturday because of a shoulder injury.

Ward injured his right shoulder in Houston's win over then-No. 3 Oklahoma last weekend but was able to finish the game.

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An MRI showed no structural damage to his shoulder, but he missed practice this week before being ruled out on Saturday. The move is likely more of a precaution since the Cougars have a quick turnaround before opening American Athletic Conference play on Thursday at Cincinnati.

Junior Kyle Postma will start in place of Ward on Saturday.