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.

After a down year in 2022, senior defensive lineman Gabe Hall and fifth-year senior defensive lineman TJ Franklin look to get the Bears back on track.

As ambitious as it may sound, Baylor football seventh-year senior Bryson Jackson has found a sense of newness for the 2023 season with a position swap.

After a season in which Baylor football fell short of expectations, redshirt junior quarterback Blake Shapen said he had to self-reflect and take film study to another level.

Baylor’s football season is rapidly approaching. With a program-record eight home games, this season is appropriately appointed with the slogan “This is Bear Country.” The Baylor Athletics mantra is being reintroduced to promote unity among students, alumni and local fans.