ARLINGTON -- No. 5 senior wide receiver Antwan Goodley catches the ball to produce a first down against the Spartans. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — No. 44 senior linebacker Bryce Hager tackles the quarterback during the second half. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — A Spirit Squad cheerleader gets the crowd pumped before the game against Michigan State begins at the Cotton Bowl. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — No. 80 junior left guard LaQuan McGowan runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown after successfully completely a trick play. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — A member of the Color Guard spins her Baylor flag to the fight song before the game begins. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — The Baylor football team congratulates No. 80 junior left guard LaQuan McGowan after his touchdown. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — The Spirit Squad assists the Kilgore Rangerettes wave the football field-sized flag. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — No. 11 freshman linebacker Taylor Young runs the ball for a Baylor first down after intercepting the ball. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — No. 14 senior quarterback Bryce Petty throws a pass down the field during the second half of play against the Spartans. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — No. 14 senior quarterback Bryce Petty hands the ball off to No. 32 sophomore running back Shock Linwood in the hopes of gaining some rushing yards against Michigan State. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — No. 1 sophomore wide receiver Corey Coleman runs the ball down the field against the Spartans in the Cotton Bowl. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photographer
ARLINGTON — Former Baylor quarterback and Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III cheers on the bears from the sidelines at AT&T Stadium. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — No. 11 freshman linebacker Taylor Young takes down No. 33 senior running back Jeremy Langford. Young won McKnight Trophy which is awarded to the most outstanding defensive player in the Cotton Bowl. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — No. 14 senior quarterback Bryce Petty congratulates Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook after Baylor’s loss in the Cotton Bowl on Thursday. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photographer
ARLINGTON — No. 32 sophomore running back Shock Linwood runs the ball through the Spartan defense Thursday afternoon. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — No. 9 freshman inside receiver KD Cannon runs the ball in for the Bears’ first touchdown. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — Head coach Mark Dantonio accepts the Cotton Bowl trophy after edging out Baylor to win the Cotton Bowl 42-41. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photographer
ARLINGTON — No. 2 junior defensive end Shawn Oakman sacks No. 18 junior quarterback Connor Cook in the first quarter.
ARLINGTON — No. 1 sophomore wide receiver Corey Coleman runs the ball into the end zone for the Bears’ second touchdown of the game. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photographer
ARLINGTON — Defensive coordinator Phil Bennett signals a read to his defense in the game against Michigan State. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — No. 56 freshman defensive end K.J Smith takes down a Michigan State player. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — Head coach Art Briles surveys the field during the game Thursday afternoon. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor
ARLINGTON — No. 5 senior wide receiver Antwan Goodley catches the ball to produce a first down against the Spartans. Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor