The Bears struggled in the second half, but still won their final nonconference game in unquestioned fashion. Bryson Washington ran for two touchdowns and the defense forced three interceptions in the winning effort.
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After winning a double-overtime thriller against SMU, Baylor will host FCS Samford. The Bears look to breeze by a winless Bulldogs team.
Through two games, no Power-conference quarterback has thrown for more yards than Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson. National pundits have begun to take notice.
Despite a high-flying passing offense, the Bears’ run game and defense have lagged. After Baylor (1-1, 0-0) secured its first ranked win in three seasons with a 48-45 victory over No. 17 SMU, those groups will look to build on the momentum shift.
As Baylor’s final non-conference matchup of the season approaches, the Bears are still picking up the pieces of their defensive puzzle.
Following Baylor’s 48-45 double-overtime win over no. 17 SMU Saturday, the Bears’ defense is still battling to find consistency in its play.
It only took a few seconds into the start of the first quarter for the tone to be set for the rest of the afternoon Saturday at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas — in a game with struggling defenses for both teams.
The Bears’ win streak over the Mustangs now stretches 14 games.
The Division I FBS Oversight Committee officially recommended the change Thursday.
Dave Aranda’s squad is headed up I-35 to reignite an old Southwest Conference rivalry that hasn’t been played since 2016.
The Bears allowed 307 yards rushing in Friday’s 38-24 loss to Auburn.
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.
The Bears are set to host an SEC opponent at McLane Stadium for the first time.
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’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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Flowing through a youth skills challenge and nine-period open practice, Baylor wrapped up spring football with the inaugural Baylor Blitz Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium.
After losing Matt Jones to the eligibility clock, the Bears brought in multiple big-resume transfers from Group of Six programs to compete for the other starting job.
The Bears lost their top two JACKs from last season, with Garmon Randolph and Steve Linton attempting to catch on in the NFL.
After giving up 246.3 passing yards per game in 2024 — a bottom-five mark in the Big 12 — Baylor football is searching for a level-up with new leadership in the cornerback room.