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.
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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.
It has been a tumultuous offseason for Baylor, from lost players to exhausted eligibility to transfers and flipped commitments. The Bears now look ahead to improve on an underwhelming 5-7 season.
The Big 12 announced Baylor’s 2026 football schedule Wednesday morning, outlining the Bears’ path through the upcoming season. A slate including pivotal conference games, a demanding late-season stretch and a six-game homestand.
Florida transfer quarterback DJ Lagway’s commitment to Baylor made headlines throughout the college football world. Now at his father’s alma mater, Lagway leads the No. 33 transfer portal class in the nation.
Program records. National awards. New names and familiar faces. Get up to speed with all the biggest events in the past month of Baylor sports.
Former Freshman All-American Bryson Washington is transferring to Auburn after three years in Waco, his agent Wyatt Mumfrey told The Lariat on Saturday. Washington set the Bears’ freshman rushing record in 2024.
DJ Lagway, a Baylor legacy, is transferring from Florida after two seasons in Gainesville. He was a top-10 recruit in the nation in the class of 2024.
With the college football playoffs quickly coming upon the NCAA world, here are score predictions for each of the first four matchups in the College Football Playoffs.
Baylor has continued to build up its connection with Central Texas high school football with the signing of receivers London Smith and Davion Peters. The bond between the Bears and the surrounding region has garnered support from coaches, players and communities.
Baylor welcomed 12 signees for the 2026 class despite recruiting being a “tough fight” as three four-star recruits flipped since the season ended.
A Baylor football season filled with the oddest of highs and strangest of lows has come to an end. The Bears will miss out on postseason play, falling short of a bowl game with a 5-7 final record.
Junior cornerback Caden Jenkins has been dismissed from the team for violations of team rules, Baylor Athletics confirmed Monday.
The Bears totaled 421 yards of offense and forced two turnovers, but couldn’t slow Houston quarterback Conner Weigman or convert in the red zone. The loss seals the Bears’ third losing season in four years.
If you’ve watched Baylor football this year, the games seem to roll together with déjà vu. Saturday’s loss to Houston was just the latest chapter in a season marked by promise, collapse, hope and a final sting.
Art Briles took Baylor to soaring heights — then didn’t coach at the collegiate level again for nearly a decade. In an exclusive interview, Briles spoke with the Lariat about his past nine years.
Baylor collapsed in the fourth quarter of its 41-17 loss to Arizona, despite a tightly-contested first three quarters. The Wildcats rattled off 27 unanswered points off three Baylor turnovers.
Baylor University President Linda Livingstone confirmed Friday that head coach Dave Aranda will return for a seventh season.
Baylor football is looking to bounce back after losing 55-28 to No. 13 Utah last week. They are running into an Arizona team that is riding a three-game winning streak.
After a blowout loss to No. 13 Utah, Baylor is looking to focus on correcting the small mistakes that snowballed into opportunities for the opponent to capitalize on. The Bears remain one game out of bowl eligibility with two games left to play.
When Brian Kelly was fired from LSU, multiple stories came out about his problematic coaching style and added more stains to his already questionable character. His separation from the Tigers could mark the end of a dying breed in college football.
