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Baylor Football Adds State Champion Jake Venuto in 2027 Recruiting Class

Baylor's 2027 recruiting class grew by one on Friday. Defensive end Jake Venuto pledged his commitment to the Bears. The 240 pound and 6-foot-4 defensive end Venuto announced his decision on his social media earlier today.

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Four Big 12 Games to Watch on Saturday Before and After Baylor Takes on Kansas

Week 8 of college football has quite the lineup for this Saturday as mutliple top 25 teams from the Big 12 are in action. Baylor plays Kansas at 12:00 p.m.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 22

Reasons Baylor-Kansas Could Go Either Way, But Dave Aranda Can't Afford Another Loss

The loss at home against TCU hurt Baylor's chances at a run at the Big 12 Championship, being the first blemish on the Bears' record in the conference.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 22

3 Storylines I'm Watching Most in Baylor's Week 8 Matchup Against Kansas

After getting the hopes of many Baylor fans up, the Bears had a horrific performance offensively against TCU. With questions surrounding the offense and the team's overall consistency, Dave Aranda and his staff have plenty to figure out heading into Saturday's game.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 21

Future of Waco: Baylor Football Commitments Shine on the Field Under the Lights

As the Bears hit the midpoint of their season after six games, let's have a look-in to see how some of the current committed recruits are doing. From offensive domination to strong showings in losing efforts, and even special play on special teams, Baylor's recruits for next season are showing promise and performing well.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 21

Most Important Things Kyler Jordan, Jayden McGowan Said Ahead of Baylor vs. Kansas

Speaking on behalf of the players for Media Availability this week were defensive end Kyler Jordan and wide receiver Jayden McGowan, both veterans on the Bears team.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 21

Bears in the NFL: Injuries Slow Baylor's Pros in Week Six

Week six was rough for the Baylor Bears in the NFL. After Baylor's humiliating loss to TCU on Saturday, Baylor fans woke up to many Bears out and injured for Week Six.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 20

What the Spread Says About Baylor's Chances Against Kansas - Why Its Right.

Looking to get that "17-6 defeat at the hands of TCU" taste out of their mouths, Baylor heads to Lawrence, Kansas, Saturday October 24th to take on the Jayhawks.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 20

Grading Baylor Football Coaches Through the Midpoint of Bears' 2026 Season

With Week 8 of the college football season approaching, Baylor is halfway through their season. Currently sitting at 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the Big 12, the Bears currently have as many questions as they do answers about their season.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 19

Baylor Red-Zone Report: Costly Mistakes Keep Bears Out of End Zone vs. TCU

After scoring five red-zone touchdowns against Arizona State, Baylor failed to reach the end zone in three opportunities during Saturday's 17-6 loss to TCU.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 19

Dave Aranda Takes Blame for Baylor’s Lackluster Play vs. TCU

As with every week, Coach Dave Aranda spoke on Monday during Media Availability. Aranda spoke after a gut-wrenching loss against TCU on Saturday. Admitting fault, taking responsibility, and reaffirming his faith in the Bears team, Coach Aranda has a lot to answer for (and even more to show) after this past week.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 19

Baylor Football Bowl Projections Take Hit After Loss to TCU

Baylor's postseason outlook took a hit following Saturday's 17-6 loss to TCU, with one national outlet leaving the Bears out of its latest bowl projections.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 19

Why Baylor Basketball is Being Overlooked in Opening AP Top 25 Poll

Basketball season is right around the corner, and talks are starting to brew up now that AP polls have been released. Your typical expected Big 12 teams are in there, such as Arizona at fifth, and other teams like Houston, Iowa State, and Texas Tech are all within the top 20.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 19

4 Biggest Decisions Baylor HC Dave Aranda Got Wrong Against TCU

The loss against TCU hurts. Losing at home without scoring a touchdown after coming into the game averaging 38 points a game hurts even more. Some questionable decisions were made that factored into this gut shot of a loss in the Bears' season.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 18

Time for an Honest Conversation About Dave Aranda as Baylor's HC? I'm Not Ready to Give Up

Entering his seventh year as Baylor's head coach, Dave Aranda has had some successes (winning the Big 12 in 2021) but also many more failures as he's had more losing seasons than winning seasons.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 18

'Frustrated and Embarrassed:' Everything Dave Aranda After Loss to TCU

Baylor suffered one of the more humiliating losses in recent memory to rival TCU. The Bears got shut out in three quarters and never touched the end zone.

Baylor's near upset over Auburn shows it could become an top team in the Big 12

Baylor fell just short in its season opener, but the way the Bears fought back against Auburn on Saturday should give Big 12 opponents plenty to worry about.

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Baylor Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5

Baylor debut their unusual new turnover celebration

It has become a growing trend around college football to have some sort of unique celebration on the sideline for a player who gets a takeaway during a game.

Baylor Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Baylor is bringing something special for its game against Colorado this season and it could be the best look of 2026

The Baylor Bears have unveiled a new throwback uniform combination that they will wear later this season against Colorado, and it might be the best look in all of college football.