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Which Baylor Football Players Are Living Up to Their NIL Expectations?

With such a big turnover from the 2025 season, Baylor had to put its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) money to good use. The Bears not only had to fork out some money in recruiting, but also going to the transfer portal to land players who are going to make a Day 1 impact — most notably, quarterback DJ Lagway.

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Is Baylor QB DJ Lagway Being Overlooked?

DJ Lagway has garnered plenty of headlines this offseason and for good reason. Any addition to the quarterback room is going to be met with significant buzz.

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.

LeVar Thornton News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 27

Baylor's Top 25 Most Important Players in 2026: No. 7 CB LeVar Thornton

We are getting closer to that top spot in our top-25 most important Baylor players for the 2026 season. Coming in at No. 7 is star cornerback LeVar Thornton.

DJ Lagway News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 27

Baylor Football's High-Profile NIL Additions Who Need a Huge Fall Camp

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is a major part of today's collegiate athletics. Between recruiting and the transfer portal, teams have to figure out their NIL budget to attempt to bring in talent — while trying to retain their own talent.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 26

Baylor's Top 25 Players for 2026: Louis Brown Tries to Climb to the Top of the Receiver Chart

There are not many secrets these days in college football, and one of the worst kept secrets in Waco, Texas is that Baylor is going to have a transition in its passing game this season.

Kaden Sieracki News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 25

Baylor's Top 25 Most Important Players in 2026: OL Kaden Sieracki

We've officially hit No. 10 on our top 25 most important Baylor players series. Coming in at No. 10 is right tackle Kaden Sieracki. He joins both Isaiah Robinson and Yakiri Walker as the third offensive lineman on the list.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 24

Baylor Basketball is Disrespected in Latest Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings

CBS Sports analyst and host of Inside College Basketball, John Rothstein, recently posted his Big 12 Power Rankings on social media, and it has generated some fiery reactions.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 24

Baylor Basketball Heavily Trending to Land Top-40 Guard Tyrone Jamison Ahead of Decision

The Baylor Bears are gearing up for a big win on the recruiting trail come Saturday. Scott Drew's team is a finalist to land 2027 guard TJ Jamison, a four-star prospect out of Shreveport (LA).

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 24

Three Biggest Questions for Baylor Football to Answer Before Week 1

Fall camp is beginning across college football. Optimism is set to reign supreme. Coaches will tell you about everyone being in the best shape of their life.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 23

How Close is Baylor to Competing for a Conference Championship?

Baylor football is entering a crossroads season. They need to win and they need to win right now. If they don’t, the consequences are going to be severe.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 23

One Returning Player Who is Ready to Become a Star for Baylor

College football has changed. When the season ended, most fans would start focusing on the recruiting class for the following year to provide hope for the future.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 23

Baylor's Most Important Players of 2026: Knighten Helps the Bears Travel by Sea or By Air

College football has changed. Long gone are the days of handing the ball to one running back 30 times per game. Yes, some schools still have a bellcow at running back, but most have taken to the committee approach in the backfield.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 22

Five Reasons to Believe Baylor Football Can Exceed Expectations in 2026

Let’s cut through the weeds, shall we? Baylor football is facing a huge season. If they have a bad year, Dave Aranda is going to be looking for another job, and there will be more turnover around a program that has been looking for a return to prominence.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 22

Baylor's Top 25 Most Important Players in 2026: RB Michael Turner

We are closing in on our top 10 of our top 25 most important Baylor players for the 2026 season. Coming in at No. 12 on the list is rising sophomore running back Michael Turner.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 21

Biggest Questions Facing The Baylor Bears Entering Fall Camp

We are finally back, ladies and gentlemen. Fall camp is around the corner; the Baylor Bears look for a 2026 season that will likely define Dave's future.

Dave Aranda News / EasySportz / July 16

Dave Aranda Must Win Now or Face Baylor Fire

Power Four conference media days are underway, and the 2026 season starts in just six weeks. CBS Sports experts released their annual head coach “Hot Seat” rankings earlier this week.

Dave Aranda News / Yardbarker / July 13

Baylor beats out Georgia, others for three-star CB Micah Fleming

The Baylor Bears have picked up a very important recruiting win out of the state of Alabama.

Four-star OL Anthony Blalock Jr. commits to Alabama

Jon Sumrall, Florida upset SEC competition for four-star CB Raheem Floyd

South Carolina lands four-star WR Joseph 'Jet' Gibbs to kick off 2028 class

James Franklin brings 'newfound swagger' to Virginia Tech on recruiting trail

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 9

Baylor HC Dave Aranda's comments suggest DJ Lagway will be better in 2026

DJ Lagway has a ton of potential, and the Baylor Bears are hoping he'll reach it in 2026.

Former Florida HC Billy Napier pinpoints what went wrong with Gators

Michael Irvin all in on Miami heading into 2026 college football season

Can Texas Longhorns live up to the preseason hype in 2026?

Where Georgia stands in national championship race for 2026

Five college football programs that could exceed expectations in 2026

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Baylor Bears News / Softball On SI / July 3

Southland Pitcher of the Year Finds New Home at Baylor

Incoming redshirt junior pitcher Hallie Burns has announced her landing spot for the 2027 season. The Baylor Bears introduced Burns as their newest addition to the bullpen, the second Southeastern Louisiana player to announce Waco, Texas, as their new home.

Baylor Bears News / Yardbarker / April 27