Baylor maintains high hopes for the season despite losing a heartbreaker to Auburn in week one.
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Excitement filled the air in Waco as football kicked its season off and volleyball was set for a top-20 clash. The weekend did not go the Bears’ way as football drops a heartbreaker and volleyball gets swept.
“Everyone believed we [were] going to win; I did, and we fought to try and get that win,” said Aranda. “Guys were playing through pain, discomfort, and all that. It’s one of the reasons for going for it. You know, we had a bunch of guys getting band-aided up, and we had a chance to kind of close it out.”
Baylor decided to try to win the game with a 2-point conversion with nine seconds remaining. The Bears fell inches short of the game-winning conversion, dropping the season opener to Auburn.
Baylor is gearing up for a rematch against a strengthened Auburn team in the Aflac Kickoff Game. The two sides will meet in one of the most anticipated matchups of week one.
Peach Bowl, Inc., CEO David Epps has taken NIL to new heights with the opportunities surrounding the Aflac Kickoff Game between Baylor and Auburn.
Baylor is building a new culture beyond the field. The Bears look to create better production on game day and in the classroom.
The Bears are back and the Lariat sports desk predicts how the upcoming season pans out.
The Bears capped off their spring practice period with an open showcase where the team demonstrated some of the work it accomplished in the month-long padded grind.
Big names at Baylor, including President Dr. Linda Livingstone, Vice President for Student Life Dr. Sharra Hynes and head football coach Dave Aranda, will join at noon Friday in the SUB Bowl to perform a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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 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.
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.
It was standing room only in the Mark and Paula Hurd Ballroom Monday evening as President Linda Livingstone officially introduced Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Doug McNamee to the Baylor-Waco community.
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.
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.
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.
Baylor’s offense lacks the killer instinct needed to win games. The issue was on full display in the Bears’ 55-28 loss to the Utes Saturday.
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After an exciting home victory over UCF, the Bears got some time to recover during the bye week, with arguably their most difficult matchup of the season — No. 15 Utah — just around the corner.
