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Four Games that Will Define Baylor's Football Season

Baylor football is entering a big season for the program. Coming off a 5-7 season, there is no time to waste. They need to win, and they need to win right now.

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Everything Baylor Offensive Coordinator Jake Spavital said about DJ Lagway

Baylor football's offensive coordinator, Jake Spavital, recently interviewed with Baylor Athletics and had a lot to say about how quarterback DJ Lagway is looking with week 1 of college football less than a month away.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 6

Did CBS Sports Get Big 12 Head Coaching Ranking Right — Baylor's Dave Aranda Makes a Jump

CBS Sports has put out rankings for Big 12 head coaches, and as expected, it has drawn up plenty of controversy. It's honestly a massive challenge to have to rank these guys when you consider how much staffing and rosters change year to year for most teams.

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Dave Aranda Provides Updates on Two Key Baylor Football Contributors

The NCAA is in an odd place. One of the biggest things to follow in the news cycle surrounding college football is what happens in a court room. Players are actively suing the NCAA for their eligibility in hopes to remain in school for one more season.

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What I'm Watching For the Most At Baylor's Fall Football Camp

Fall camp is underway for the Baylor Bears as they’re trying to shake off a difficult 2025 campaign with a bounce back in 2026. The Bears have a plethora of newcomers, some guys returning from injury, and an intriguing group of players returning to the program hoping to shake off last year’s debacle.

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Baylor Football 2026 Roster: Freshmen Notes, Jersey Changes, Other Tidbits

Fall camp is officially underway in Waco and with the start of the new season, Baylor released its official 2026 football roster. We are going to dissect the roster, look at the incoming players, and share some takeaways.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 5

3 Baylor Football Players About to Break Out in Fall Camp

Fall camp is kicking off in Waco, and the vibes around the program are all about how Baylor plans to reload for a run. We know the established stars will grab the headlines, but let's be real: surviving the Big 12 meat grinder comes down to depth and finding those depth guys ready to punch their ticket.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 4

Every Blue-Chip Baylor Football Recruit Ready to Make a Big Impact This Season

Baylor was shaping up to have a very strong 2026 recruiting class before losing some of their stronger talents to Michigan and Texas late in the cycle.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 4

What is the Biggest Question Dave Aranda has to Answer This Season?

There is no way around it. Dave Aranda needs a big season in 2026 in order to keep his job. This could be his last chance, not just at Baylor, but as a head coach.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 4

Which Players From the Transfer Portal Can Make an Instant Impact for Baylor Football?

College football is back! Well, almost. Baylor football starts fall camp with the rest of the world this month, and will be looking to rebound from a disastrous season that saw them finish 5-7 and miss out on a bowl game.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 4

Three Baylor Football Players About to Earn Themselves a Bigger NIL Deal

Fall camp is in full swing as the college football season approaches. As most of the NIL acquisitions have settled, it's time to make predictions on who will earn themselves a bigger check on the next contract cycle.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 3

Baylor Football Position Battle I'm Watching Closest During Camp

Fall camp begins this week for Baylor football and following a five win season a year ago, the Bears have some work to do. Not all hope is lost, however, as Dave Aranda replaced Sawyer Robertson with former five-star gunslinger DJ Lagway via the transfer portal.

Dave Aranda News / Heartland College Sports / July 27

Big 12 Coach on Dave Aranda: ‘He’s Just a Little Weird’

Preview magazine season is here as we roll into the back half of July, and Big 12 and college football fans begin to set their eyes on the things to come in the year ahead.