Ashley Merrill finds herself playing Division I soccer after two seasons in Division II. The DBU transfer is finding goals for the Baylor program through dangerous offensive opportunities.

The Baylor Lariat sports desk — composed of Michael Haag, Gio Gennero and AnnaGrace Hale — read your predictions for 2022 Baylor football and gave their responses.

Defensive linemen Siaki “Apu” Ika, Gabe Hall and Jaxon Player merge together on the line of scrimmage to create quite the trio for opposing offensive coordinators to deal with. Each head has a unique role, but joined, they serve to wreak havoc for opposing offenses.

Baylor football no longer embodies “take three” with Joey McGuire gone. This fall, they introduced a new mantra, “robbers and jackers.”

Baylor students were able to meet athletes and get autographs from their favorite players in the annual Meet the Bears event.

While Baylor football battles it out on the field week after week, certain people and programs behind the scenes carry on Baylor traditions and create the well-known atmosphere of excitement at McLane Stadium.

Dave Aranda wasn’t jumping up and down when Baylor stopped Oklahoma State University on the “McPlay.” His stoic and composed approach has brought lots of early success to Waco.

Dillion Doyle has stepped into a bigger leadership role on the Baylor defense. He looks to continue the Bears’ success from last season, leading as a mentor and teacher.