The Class of 2029 ran the Line for the first time at the opening game against Auburn.
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The Bears allowed over 300 rushing yards, a record-high figure under head coach Dave Aranda, in a 38-24 Friday night loss at McLane Stadium.
If Aranda, his coaching staff, and his players are as confident in the scheme as they say, we should prepare for game-altering plays not just every week, but every quarter, and maybe even every drive. Whether these fourth-down bets save or squander the Bears’ season is yet to be determined, but one thing is certain: they make every play matter.
As junior outside linebacker Matthew Fobbs-White streaked off the edge to wrap up junior quarterback Jackson Arnold on third-and-10 to cap off Auburn’s first drive as a three-and-out, it seemed as if Baylor’s front seven was ready for an SEC-sized challenge.
From the opening whistle to the final horn, Baylor set the tempo and walked away with its first home win of 2025, a 2–0 upset over No. 17 Mississippi State.
The Bears are set to host an SEC opponent at McLane Stadium for the first time.
David Bess, assistant vice president of planning and construction and university architect, said the construction includes two major parts — updated accommodations for the acrobatics and tumbling team and deferred maintenance for the entire building.
Coming into 2025, head coach Dave Aranda brought in 13 defensive transfers to help invigorate that side of the ball and lift Baylor to contender status.
Baylor women’s basketball just announced its 2025-26 nonconference slate Thursday, featuring 14 games, a trip to Paris and a showdown with Texas.
Back at Betty Lou Mays Field, the Bears look for their first home win as they set out to make a statement this season.
No. 20 Baylor volleyball has rebuilt its roster with three transfers and four freshmen to follow new veteran leaders after losing major contributors from last season.
Baylor’s secondary has been a point of struggle for the past three seasons, but senior safety Devyn Bobby will not stand for that reputation anymore.
The Bears took to Germany this summer to represent the United States in the World University Games, hosted by International University Sports Federation (FISU).
The Lariat sports staff makes its picks for the upcoming season.
The Bears changed some defensive terminology and clarified some important position battles.
While eyes have been on redshirt senior wide receiver Josh Cameron leading the group and sixth-year Ashtyn Hawkins getting his final year of eligibility, head coach Dave Aranda and receiving coach Dallas Baker have been building up the receiver core with multiple transfers.
Keaton Thomas spearheads a revamped linebacking core.
“We want to make sure everyone understands — give yourself a little bit of extra time [and] avail yourself of alternate routes,” Pittman said.
Led by Heisman candidate quarterback Sawyer Robertson, Baylor is chasing history.
Despite expecting to utilize a two-headed monster in the backfield, Baylor football will lean on sophomore running back Bryson Washington and freshman backups, as junior running back Dawson Pendergrass will miss the entire season with a foot injury.
Unlike past seasons, Baylor won’t have the luxury of easing into the schedule.
Baylor’s offensive line has become a force to be reckoned with in the Big 12.
The record-breaking punter looks back on the stories that have shaped his career.
The Bears will wear a special helmet decal during the 2025 season to honor the redshirt freshman who was killed in a shooting in his hometown, Greenville, Miss. Baylor’s home opener against Auburn on Aug. 29 will also include a moment of silence before kickoff honoring Foster and his family, who will be in attendance.
Baylor football to bring back chrome throwback helmets for season opener.
“Our hearts go out to the family of former Baylor All-American Jayson Baldridge, gone far too soon,” Baylor track and field announced on a recent X post.
Ten sports editors and editors-in-chief from across the Big 12 teamed up to predict the nation’s least-predictable conference.
Baylor junior running back Dawson Pendergrass suffered a season-ending foot injury during fall camp and will undergo surgery, head football coach Dave Aranda confirmed to reporters Saturday.
Alex Foster, Baylor football’s 18-year-old defensive lineman, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning in a shooting in Mississippi.
Acrobatics and tumbling look for a record 11th straight NCATA championship, while football is primed for a Big 12 Championship run.

