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4 Baylor Football Studs, 1 Dud Though 5 Weeks

A heartbreaking loss to start the season, a trio of home wins (two of which without DJ Lagway as the starter), and an impressive road trip that saw the Bears dismantle the Sun Devils is how Baylor's year has gone so far.

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Where Baylor Bears Rank in National Polls After Week 5

The Baylor Bears used Week 5 to extend their winning streak to four games, knocking off the Arizona State Sun Devils in decisive fashion. That performance did more than just improve the Bears' overall record.

Ryelan Morris News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 5

Baylor RB Ryelan Morris Wins Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week Honors

On Baylor’s second possession, after going 3-and-out and allowing the Sun Devils to score a field goal, head coach Dave Aranda gave Ryelan Morris the green light.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 5

Bowl Projections: Who Baylor Football is Predicted to Play Entering Week 6

The Baylor Bears are now 4-1 on the season after cruising past Arizona State on Saturday, 55-19. The Bears put together their best offensive performance of the season, finishing with 564 total yards and seven offensive touchdowns in the 36-point road win.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 5

4 Bold Predictions for Remainder of Baylor Football's Season

What better time for some speculation and predictions for the remainder of the season than the bye week of Week 6? Especially heading into the bye week not only on a four-game winning streak, but with the most recent being the most complete game that Baylor has played all season.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 5

4 Biggest Decisions that Baylor HC Dave Aranda Got Right Against ASU

Depending on who you ask, not many expected the Bears to go into Tempe, Arizona on Saturday night and play as well as they did. Heck, the opening spread had Baylor pegged as the underdog heading into the game against the Sun Devils.

DJ Lagway News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 5

Baylor Red-Zone Report: DJ Lagway Exorcises Demons Against Sun Devils

As the dust finally settles in the aftermath of the Baylor Bears' 55-19 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils, the unpacking of Saturday night's game can begin in earnest.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 4

The Roar Path: Dominance in the Desert as Baylor Defeats the Sun Devils

Baylor wasn't favored in this game coming into it, but by the end of the first quarter, it became apparent that maybe they should have been. Complete dominance on both sides of the ball, the first complete game that the Bears have had this season.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 4

5 Studs From Baylor's Dominant Win Against ASU in Statement Game

Among the latest games to finish Saturday night saw Baylor defeat the Sun Devils of ASU in impressive fashioin. Tonight's game had bright moments from some standout players in a game in which they were supposed to be the underdogs.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 4

Takeaways: Baylor Makes Statement in HUGE Win over ASU

Who would have thought. A 55-19 win over Arizona State, Baylor proved the doubters wrong. The win streak improves to four games and shows no signs of stopping.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 3

4 Baylor Football X-Factors to Propel Bears to Victory Over Arizona State

It's going to be a late night tonight with the end of the game expected to be around midnight in Waco. The time may not be a factor for the players as they've been preparing for this game all week, but several factors this week could lead the Bears to victory over the Sun Devils.

4 Predictions for Baylor's Crucial Road Game vs. Arizona State

Maybe the hardest game of the season to predict, Baylor (3-1) vs. Arizona State (2-1) could go either way. Last year's clash of the teams was a dramatic 27-24 win for the Sun Devils.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 1

Baylor NFL Stock Report: Three Bears Boost Their Stock in National Spotlight

Baylor had yet another nationally televised game this past weekend against Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. NFL scouts definitely tuned in to watch DJ Lagway play, and many other Baylor players likely caught the attention of those same scouts.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 1

Dave Aranda Tacitly Admits Baylor Football Has Money Problems

In the current landscape of big-time college sports, a program's financial resources play a disproportionate role in determining which athletes come to the school and how long they stay.

DJ Lagway News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 30

Rated Too Low or Just Right? Evaluating DJ Lagway’s Power Four QB Ranking

Although Baylor is off to a strong 3-1 start to the year, Lagway is not where most fans would have hoped he would be ranked after 4 weeks of college football.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 29

What Spread Says About Baylor's Chances Against Arizona State in Week 5 — Why It's Wrong

After a successful three game home stint that saw the Bears win each of them by double digits, Baylor takes a trip to Tempe, Arizona this Saturday night for a game against the Sun Devils.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 29

Where Baylor Bears Rank in National Polls After Week 4

In Week 4, the Baylor Bears improved their record to 3-1, holding off the Colorado Buffaloes in each program's first intraconference matchup of the season.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 28

Baylor's NIL Spending Has Bolstered Key Areas — But Success Isn't Guaranteed

During Monday's Media Availability, as with every Monday, Coach Aranda was asked the usual barrage of questions. Normally with these press conferences, not much of substance tends to get said as most answers are the same generic coach-speak that are the mad-libs of the sports media world.

DJ Lagway News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 28

Baylor Has Millions of Reasons to Start DJ Lagway — But Grumblings Are Growing

The Bears are 3-1 and have used two quarterbacks this season as starter. Baylor's big offseason acquisition from Florida former 5-star recruit DJ Lagway was given the keys to the offense and allowed to drive.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 28

Baylor Red-Zone Report: DJ Lagway's Ankle Injury, Rust Limited Offense in Week 4

As the dust finally settles in the aftermath of the Baylor Bears' 23-13 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes, the unpacking of Saturday's game can begin in earnest.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 27

Baylor Football PFF Grades, Snap Counts After a Close Win Against First In-Conference Opponent

DJ Lagway took the scene Saturday at home to face off against Baylor's first in-conference opponent. Although it wasn't the most dominant offensive performance, Lagway and the Bears found a way to put up 23 points, with 221 yards through the air and 116 on the ground.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 27

Baylor Football is 3-1, But Bears Must Clean up One Area That's a Recipe for Disaster

After re-watching the Baylor vs. Colorado game, it seemed that both teams were trying their hardest to see who could commit more penalties. Nineteen penalties between the two teams in this game isn't the kind of stat that you want to have four games into your season.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Colorado at Baylor odds: Opening point spread revealed

Baylor will open Big 12 play at home Saturday against Colorado, and traders on Polymarket are leaning toward the Bears entering the matchup. As of Tuesday, Baylor holds a 77% chance to defeat Colorado, according to the prediction market.

DJ Lagway News / Heartland College Sports / September 11

Baylor QB DJ Lagway to Miss Week 2 Matchup: Report

Baylor will reportedly be without starting quarterback DJ Lagway for its Week 2 matchup against Prairie View A&M. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Lagway is not expected to play on Saturday as he continues to recover from the ankle injury he suffered in Baylor’s 17-16 loss to Auburn in Week 1.

Baylor Bears News / Yardbarker / September 6

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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