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Baylor has fallen out of the top 25 for the first time since 2017, even though Johnson’s production on the court has been ticking up

Picked by many to finish near the bottom of the Big 12, Baylor enters its bye week at 4-1 with a four-game winning streak. With a revamped defense, a surging DJ Lagway and a challenging schedule ahead, the Bears are turning preseason doubt into hope.

Senior safety Tyler Turner’s story didn’t begin in Waco. It began 175 miles south of I-35 in San Antonio, Texas where he grew up and made a name for himself as a middle schooler.

A top-10 soccer team to footballs physically dominant defense, Baylor Athletics have delivered plenty of treats this fall, but a few tricks remain as conference play enters full swing.

Being a sports fan can lead to some scary moments, whether it is an injury that leaves people wincing at the sight or a final play that has them holding their breath. Take a look at some of the instances that left Baylor fans trembling.

Anticipation swirled throughout Waco as fans geared up for Baylor’s 2019 matchup against West Virginia on Halloween night. The undefeated Bears faced the scare of being upset against a 3-4 Mountaineers team.

Senior punter Palmer Williams has already put together a strong resume as one of the best punters in Baylor history. He is continuing to put opposing teams on notice with his strong performance through five weeks.

Football dominates Arizona State for one of the most impressive conference wins in the Dave Aranda Era, while No. 9 soccer extends its unbeaten streak and sits atop the Big 12.

No. 21 Baylor volleyball is still in search of its first ranked win of the season after dropping a marquee matchup at home.

The Bears sent a message with their 55-19 dismantling of Arizona State: When Baylor’s offense clicks, it can overwhelm opponents. Baylor still has lots to prove only five games into the season, but the Bears should be taken seriously.

Head coach Dave Aranda said earlier in the week that Baylor need more explosive plays. The Bears took that to heart as they exploded for a 55-19 statement win over Arizona State.

On a rainy Friday night at Betty Lou Mays Field, senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison’s two goals helped No. 9 Baylor cruise past Kansas 3-1 to put the Bears in first place of the Big 12.

No. 21 Baylor volleyball capitalized on its second-largest crowd of the season, defeating UCF in four sets on Friday night.

Baylor has five new faces joining the program in 2026. One veteran has already started to lead the way, punching his ticket to the NCAA Individual Championships.

After losing in the second round of the NCAA tournament last season, Baylor women’s tennis enters the fall looking to push further. With a younger squad, head coach Joey Scrivano will work to get his team ready for a long season.

Topgolf will head to McLane Stadium for its second stop on the Stadium Series on Oct. 30 through Nov. 1.

Playing on home court can create a real advantage. No. 21 Baylor volleyball has experienced that firsthand. The Bears boast a 14-2 home record since the start of last year but fall to 6-11 on the road.

Baylor has taken advantage of a three-game home stand, taking all three games. The Bears hit the road to face off against Arizona State in their first conference road game.

Baylor looks to continue its dominance in the pass rush while improving its offensive line performance as it heads into Arizona State matchup.

Fifth-year wide receiver Jayden McGowan missed almost all of last season with Charlotte after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the season opener. He has started his time at Baylor with a bang in the first four games.

Baylor football isn’t a top spender in the country or even the Big 12. But a $4 million jump in total spending from 2025 is helping the Bears improve.

Football and No. 11 soccer continued with their winning ways, while No. 17 volleyball faced its first major challenge in conference play over the weekend.

No. 17 Baylor volleyball continued its offensive momentum from Friday’s loss to No. 22 BYU in the first set. Utah stormed back to win the following three sets to hand the Bears back-to-back losses.

Senior forward Lauren Omholt has been a reliable goal scorer for the Bears all season, and she continued that trend on Sunday against Cincinnati. Omholt’s goal was the difference-maker in No.11 Baylor’s 2-1 victory over the Bearcats.

Baylor’s offense was on and off in junior quarterback DJ Lagway’s return in the Bears’ 23-13 win over Colorado. The lack of consistency on offense left Baylor fans with more questions about the offense than before.

The first conference game of the year was a thriller as the Bears threatened to reverse sweep but fell short in front of a rocking BYU crowd.

Junior midfielder Noelle Sather, who just came back from the U20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, delivered the game-winner for No. 11 Baylor in its 2-1 win over Oklahoma State on senior night.

The Bears strike a delicate balance of drive and joyfulness going into Big 12 play.

Junior wide receiver Dre’lon Miller headed back to Texas after two seasons under Deion Sanders at Colorado. He looked back on his time with his former team ahead of Baylor’s matchup with the Buffs.

Baylor will get a health boost with junior quarterback DJ Lagway returning alongside multiple key pieces ahead of the Bears’ conference opener against Colorado.