The Bears are set to kickoff their season against the Texas State University Bobcats at 6 p.m. on Saturday at McLane Stadium.

Sophomore running back Richard Reese jumped onto the scene to produce the single greatest freshman rushing season in Baylor football history. In 2023, he has the chance to take even bigger steps with a newfound confidence, all thanks to a friendly rivalry.

Entering the 2023 season, the Bears are not in the national spotlight like they were a year ago. Instead, the restrained preseason pressure has given them a chance to ignore outside noise and work on their culture.

Saturday marked Baylor’s annual “Meet the Bears” event, where students, alumni and fans got the opportunity to meet their favorite student-athletes — snagging a few signatures along the way. The event is an exciting benchmark for many, as it signifies the beginning of the fall athletics season.

Call me a Pac-12 homer, but it’s a shame we’re losing the Conference of Champions.

The Bears trailed by as much as 28 points, but they rallied back for the largest comeback in program history.

The Bears will have a chance to avenge their 2014 Fiesta Bowl loss to the Knights when the two programs meet for a 2:30 p.m. contest on Saturday at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

In the culmination of a four-game homestand, Baylor football fell short Saturday in its attempt to secure final bragging rights against No. 3 Texas. The spirited 113-game rivalry with the Longhorns ended in a 38-6 loss, marking the Bears’ third loss on home turf this season.