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Can 2027 Guard Davion Thompson Become Baylor Basketball's Next Five-Star Commitment?

Baylor might've only had one commitment in its 2026 recruiting class for some time, but the Bears capitalized in a big way when five-star Dylan Mingo joined Elijah Williams in the class.

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More Access, Less Opportunity: What a 24-Team Playoff Means for Baylor Football

In the past few weeks, the idea of a 24-team playoff has gained momentum in the national media, with many conferences offering their support for expanding the playoff field once again.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / May 29

Baylor Football Has Replaced Its Home-and-Home Series in 2027-28

After Baylor had its home-and-home series with Oregon canceled, the Bears have replaced that series with Maryland out of the Big Ten Conference. The game will be played in College Park, Maryland in 2027, and then return to Waco, Texas for the 2028 college football season.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 29

Baylor Football Replaces Canceled Oregon Series With New Big Ten Foe

If you wanted to see Baylor take on Oregon in both 2027 and 2028, you were disappointed by the news of the Ducks and Bears mutually canceling their series.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 28

Baylor a Finalist for 2027 NFL Legacy CB Kasen Jammer, Son of Texas All-American

Baylor sits with six commitments in the 2027 recruiting class, and despite having a low numbers, Baylor is in the middle of the pack in terms of ranking.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 28

Tounde Yessoufou Officially Spurns Baylor After Withdrawing From NBA Draft

Baylor's star freshman Tounde Yessoufou was one of the last players to decide his NBA fate on Wednesday night. After turning down all rumors that he would return to college and go elsewhere, Yessoufou opted to withdraw his name from the 2026 NBA Draft and sign with St.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 27

Baylor Football Kickoff Times and TV Channels Announced for First Three Games

Baylor fans can begin to plan their college football gamedays well ahead of the season. The Bears had already known their TV fate for Week 1 against Auburn on a neutral field in Georgia, but now, Baylor knows exactly when it's going to hit the field in Week 2 and Week 3.

DJ Lagway News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 27

Baylor QB DJ Lagway Heavily Disrespected in ESPN's New 2026 Tier Rankings

When DJ Lagway opted to sign with the Florida Gators coming out of high school, he was viewed as the No. 3 player in the 2024 recruiting class, per 247Sports.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 26

Anonymous Big 12 Coaches Talk Baylor Football: 'Dave Aranda is the Real Deal'

Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears are hoping to get back to winning football following a disappointing 5-7 season a year ago. The Bears lost a lot of bodies, and talent, from that five-win team.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 24

Baylor Football's Secondary Gets a Boost With JUCO CB Kalique Cheeves Committing

It took a few stops, but cornerback Kalique Cheeves will play D1 football this fall and it will be with Baylor. Cheeves, a 6'2", 170-pound corner, played JUCO ball at CC San Francisco and it appeared like his next stop was going to be New Mexico.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 24

Baylor Loses Commitment From 2027 DL Jalen Price as Rival Big 12 Programs Surge

Baylor recently hit a roadblock on the 2027 recruiting trail. 2027 defensive lineman Jalen Price, who was one of the first commitments in Dave Aranda's 2027 class, recently de-committed from the program.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 22

Three Things That Need to Happen For Baylor Football's 2026 CFP Push

With multiple teams having their first CFP selection in the past few years, does Baylor have a shot at being the fourth Big 12 school to make the playoff?

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 18

Every Baylor Basketball Player Drafted to the NBA Under Scott Drew

With the NBA draft just a few weeks away, a pair of Baylor Bears are projected to go in the first round. Head coach Scott Drew has been the head of the program for 23 seasons and has had 15 players drafted into the NBA during his tenure.

Sidney Fugar News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 5

Cowboys Waive UDFA G Sidney Fugar

ESPN’s Todd Archer reports the Cowboys have waived UDFA G Sidney Fugar. Archer adds Fugar was waived in correspondence with signing UDFA OL D.J. Wingfield. Fugar, 23, was a three-star recruit in the 2021 class out of Oakdale, Connecticut.