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Baylor Football Position Battle I'm Watching Closest During Camp

Fall camp begins this week for Baylor football and following a five win season a year ago, the Bears have some work to do. Not all hope is lost, however, as Dave Aranda replaced Sawyer Robertson with former five-star gunslinger DJ Lagway via the transfer portal.

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Top 25 Most Important Baylor Players in 2026: QB DJ Lagway Looks to Avenge Woes

Our countdown is now complete. Coming in as the No. 1 most important Baylor player for the 2026 season is quarterback DJ Lagway. Let's dive into Lagway's history, along with why he's so important for the Bears.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 2

Three Bold Predictions For Baylor Football in 2026

The football season is just around the corner; there is a lot of pessimism around the program from outside of the Baylor bubble. In an attempt to counteract that, here are three bold predictions on what the Bears could be in 2026.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 1

3 Takeaways from the Baylor Basketball Non-Conference Schedule

Baylor Basketball recently announced its 15-game nonconference schedule featuring up to nine Power Conference schools, with the likes of Washington, Texas, and Louisville highlighting the list.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 31

Top 25 Most Important Baylor Players for 2026: Hosea Wheeler Bringing Champion Mentality

Sixth year defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler has quickly become one of the hottest names on Baylor’s roster ahead of the 2026 season. Whether the Indiana transfer will don the green and gold is still up in the air, but Wheeler brings with him to Waco the potential to change the entire course of the Bears’ season. Wheeler comes in as the No.

Dawson Pendergrass News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 30

Top 25 Most Important Baylor Players for 2026: RB Dawson Pendergrass

Fall camp begins next week and we are getting closer to wrapping up our list of the top 25 most important players for Baylor's 2026 success. Coming in at No.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 30

Baylor Football Freshman Most Likely to Surprise Everyone This Season

With all the transfer portal additions Baylor has made this year, it looks like the majority of the depth chart is set, but I think one incoming freshman on this roster can have shining moments and surprise a lot of people.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 29

Baylor's Top 25 Players for 2026: Small but Mighty at Wide Receiver

One of the most exciting portions of the college football calendar from a fan perspective is finding who is entering the NCAA’s version of free agency.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 29

3 Baylor Football Players Under the Most Pressure Entering Fall Camp

As fall camp is getting started and college football is just a month away, teams across the country are beginning to take form and find out who on their team is going to take charge.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 28

Full Baylor Football Fall Camp Schedule: Dates, Practices, and Everything Fans Need to Know

Football is right around the corner, and next week, the Baylor Bears will be hitting the field for their fall camp. Coming off a five-win season, Dave Aranda made plenty of moves this offseason in hopes of restoring the winning culture in Waco.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 28

Projecting Baylor's Week 1 Starting Lineup Before Fall Camp Begins

As the season draws near, who will be starting for the Baylor Bears in Atlanta when they face the Auburn Tigers? Baylor's offensive line has consistently been highlighted as the unit with the most questions heading into the 2026 season.

Jacob Redding News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 28

Baylor's Top 25 Most Important Players in 2026: Jacob Redding Jumps from Walk-On to Star

Redshirt junior safety Jacob Redding has gone from unknown walk-on to defensive fan favorite in his time at Baylor. The New Braunfels native is bearing high

Why the Baylor vs. Texas Basketball Rivalry Should Not be Left Behind

The Baylor Bears and Texas Longhorns met every single season from 1909 to 2024, playing 263 times across two conferences. Baylor was even the Longhorns'

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 27

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.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 27