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Will Joe Klanderman Finally Fix Baylor’s Defense?

For the Baylor Bears, the issue hasn’t been hard to identify over the past few seasons; it’s been stopping people. Under Dave Aranda, Baylor has struggled defensively in a way that’s become increasingly difficult to ignore.

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Baylor Football Predicted to Land 4-Star 2027 QB

It appears Baylor is on the verge of making another splash in the 2027 class. According to Rivals' Steve Wiltfong and Sam Spiegelman, the Bears are now favored to land four-star signal caller Luke Babin.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / March 30

Baylor Basketball is Locking in on a New Five-Star Prospect

The Baylor Bears are already looking toward the future and targeting one of the top young prospects in the country. Five-star recruit Xavier Young, the No.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / March 29

OC Jake Spavital Breaks Down Baylor's WR, TE Rooms Heading in 2026

Not only will Baylor have a new-look offensive line and a new quarterback leading the way in 2026, but the Bears' wide receiver corps will look a whole lot different.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / March 29

What to Expect From Baylor's New-Look Offense in 2026

The Baylor Bears lost 32 players from their 2025 roster, and added 29 players from the transfer portal, along with a recruiting class. The Bears' defense can only improve from what they were last year, but Baylor's offense was ranked No.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / March 28

Baylor's Extra Defensive Spending Shows Bears Aim to 'Shut People Out' in 2026

It's Joe Klanderman's first season at Baylor, leading the charge as the Bears' new defensive coordinator, but he already has a close relationship with Dave Aranda.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / March 28

How Joe Klanderman Plans to Create More Turnovers and Havoc Plays for Baylor in 2026

On top of having one of the worst defenses in college football last season, Baylor struggled to force turnovers. The Bears allowed the 122nd most points scored against them last year, allowing 32.6 points per game, but Baylor also gained just 11 turnovers in 12 games, which was 112th in the country.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / March 28

New Baylor DC Joe Klanderman Shares Early Takeaways From Spring Ball

After having one of the worst defenses in college football, Baylor head coach Dave Aranda had to do some self-scouting and opted to hire Kansas State defensive coordinator Joe Klanerman to take over.

Three Keys to a Baylor Victory over Minnesota in Crown Tournament

Postseason play is in the air. Yes, the Baylor Bears’ season is not over as of yet, as they’ll tip off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Big Ten in an attempt to build some momentum toward the 2026 season.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / March 25

Dave Aranda Reveals Three Things He Wants Baylor Known for in 2026

Baylor went 5-7 in 2025, but the Bears were either in control or right in the mix for most of those losses. It was the second half — more so the fourth quarter — that doomed the Bears this past season.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / March 25

These Four Players Will Shape Baylor's Run in the Chase for the Crown Tournament

The Baylor Bears are set to begin their postseason with the College Basketball Crown tournament set to tip off in Las Vegas in early April. Baylor is coming off a disappointing season that saw them fail to meet expectations, and miss the NCAA Tournament.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / March 25

Three Top Individual Performances in Baylor's March Madness History

With the March Madness tournament in full effect, the Bears were unfortunately left on the outside looking in this season after a rough performance from Scott Drew and his team.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / March 24

Baylor's Path to the College Basketball Crown Championship

After missing the NCAA Tournament, Baylor was invited to participate in the Crown Tournament. The Bears will get Minnesota on Wednesday, April 1, for their first game.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / March 23

Steps Baylor is Taking For A Better 2026 Season

As we watch former stars of the team like Robertson, Trigg, and Prentice show out at Baylor's pro day on Sunday, Dave Aranda looks forward to a major bounce-back season for Baylor this year with the new staff changes and the additions from the portal.

Isaac Williams News / Heartland College Sports / March 17

Baylor Just Got One of Their Best Players Back for the Future

The Baylor Bears men’s basketball received some positive offseason news as guard Isaac Williams IV has signed a two-year deal to remain with the program and finish his collegiate career in Waco.

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