While most of Baylor’s defense will be new this upcoming season, the linebacker room will be bringing back key players from a year ago. The linebackers look to be a consistent presence on a brand new defense.
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Fifth-year offensive lineman Kaden Sieracki and junior Koltin Sieracki got a glimpse of playing on the same line, just like in high school. As the only returning offensive linemen, their bond has helped the transfer-heavy unit.
Senior running back Dawson Pendergrass returns after missing all of 2025 with a foot injury. He is ready to take the running game to new heights as the longest-tenured back.
Although senior tight ends Matthew Klopfenstein and Hawkins Polley did not tally up video game numbers in 2025, they are poised to lead a tight end room with three underclassmen and a senior transfer.
After losing its top receivers from last year, Baylor’s new and unproven wide receiver room looks to replace the production from last season.
After a difficult 2025 season, Baylor’s revamped defensive line is looking for a turnaround under new coach Jacori Greer.
The Bears are back and the Lariat sports desk predicts how the upcoming season pans out.
Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman comes to Waco looking to rebuild a struggling defense with new faces and a new identity.
Senior safety Jacob Redding entered Baylor as a walk-on with a chip on his shoulder. He turned that underdog mentality into being a defensive leader after a breakout 2025.
Junior quarterback DJ Lagway found himself returning to Texas after two underwhelming years at Florida. He now looks to turn his career around as Baylor’s QB1.
Acrobatics and tumbling did it again, baseball and softball are slipping and men’s and women’s tennis are awaiting their NCAA Tournament fates.
The Bears capped off their spring practice period with an open showcase where the team demonstrated some of the work it accomplished in the month-long padded grind.
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They met with nothing guaranteed — not playing time, not recognition, not what came next. Now as the NFL Draft and graduation arrive, Josh Cameron and Joy Wells step into a future they built together through faith and belief.
The defensive line has seen themselves at the head of the Bears’ new “attacking” approach to the defensive side of the ball
Baseball, men’s tennis and women’s tennis all lost to TCU this weekend, while softball bounced back and women’s basketball landed a new transfer.
With a veteran core and an All-American punter setting the tone, Baylor’s special teams enters 2026 leaning on rare continuity — rallying around a senior captain whose leadership has become the heartbeat of the team and the unit.
Position coach Dallas Baker has the wide receiver room queued and ready to make explosive plays this season with new faces under the lights at McLane Stadium.
Redshirt senior linebacker Travion Barnes had his 2025 season cut short with an ankle injury in the conference opener. Now that he has made a full recovery, he plans to help lead an energized linebacker group.
With a new cornerbacks coach and a new mindset, Baylor’s defensive backs are embracing higher standards. Players say coach Modkins’ mix of intensity and care is already pushing the room forward.
Dawson Pendergrass is back on the field for Baylor after missing all of 2025 with a season-ending foot injury. Five practices into spring ball, the redshirt junior is returning to a new-look backfield and a role he said still must be earned.
After two years of stellar quarterback play from Sawyer Robertson, the Bears are turning to a room of fresh faces to captain the offense.
Welcome back to the Monday Morning Sports Buzz. In honor of Palm Sunday, I got some shots up on the ol’ minihoop this weekend. That’s as close as I’ll ever come to palming a basketball.
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Writer Baylor offensive coordinator Jake Spatival found himself in an ideal situation a year ago.…
Baylor tight end Michael Trigg put his versatility on display at Pro Day in front of NFL scouts. As the draft approaches, Trigg believes his ability to impact both the passing and run game is one of the biggest strengths of his game, leaning on steady confidence and his deep love for the game.
Former Kansas State defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman has led a new-look, transfer-heavy defense this offseason.
After a disappointing 2025 for the Baylor defense, head coach Dave Aranda plans to enact significant improvement with new personnel and a new identity.
The Bears are back on the field as spring football opened into full swing Tuesday afternoon.
Baylor football’s spring practice opens Tuesday. Here are four major storylines to watch for.
Baylor has rebuilt its defense this offseason in the image of new defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman, who has been tasked with replacing key contributors across the board.