Two Texas State University students from the campus’ student-run newspaper shed some light on how they feel about the upcoming Baylor football matchup.

After two weeks of long road trips and extensive travel, Baylor soccer returns to Waco looking to get back in the win column with its home opener against Louisiana Tech University, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field.

The Bears are set to kickoff their season against the Texas State University Bobcats at 6 p.m. on Saturday at McLane Stadium.

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.