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Mack Rhoades’ Future at Baylor Reportedly Sealed

The Baylor University athletic department is expected to announce soon that Mack Rhoades will be stepping down as athletic director, according to sources who spoke with ESPN.

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With Mack Rhoades OUT as athletic director, what are Baylor's options for replacement?

On November 13th, it was announced that Mack Rhoades would be taking a 4-week "leave of absence" from the school due to personal reasons. As the week went on, it seemed more and more likely that Mack and Baylor would eventually part ways.

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Baylor reportedly makes decision on AD Mack Rhoades’ future

Back on November 13th, Baylor Athletic Director Mack Rhoades took a leave of absence from the school. Days later, it appears Baylor will no longer have Rhoades.

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Recruiting insider predicts programs will ‘pick away’ Baylor’s top 2026 commits

After the latest updated Rivals' player rankings, Baylor currently has the 29th-ranked 2026 recruiting class, per the Composite. Despite challenges on the football field, Dave Aranda and his team have recruited very well.

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Baylor’s defense searching for answers after embarrassing showing in loss to Utah

Baylor’s defensive issues aren’t a mystery anymore — they’re a crisis. After allowing 380 rushing yards to the No. 13 Utah Utes, the Bears walked into the film room earlier this week knowing something had to change.

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Four-Star Jamarion Carlton strengthens Baylor defense after dominant senior season

Baylor desperately needs game-changers on defense, and four-star defensive lineman Jamarion Carlton is arriving at the perfect time. The Baylor commit just wrapped up a dominant senior season at Temple High School — a year that reinforced why he’s one of the most coveted defensive prospects in Texas.

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Former Baylor Bears are on a tear to start the NBA season

The 2025-2026 NBA season began nearly a month ago and the Baylor Bears men’s basketball program is well represented with nine players earning regular minutes on a nightly basis.

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Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson plummets in the latest power rankings after loss to Utah

In the recent quarterback power rankings put out by David Cobb of CBS Sports, Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson has dropped several spots after a home loss to Utah last Saturday.

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Recent transfer reporting poses looming question on Baylor's QB situation

It's no secret that the new age of college football is controlled by TV deals and dollars, more so nowadays than ever. Previous versions of the sport featured $100 handshakes, under-the-table autograph signing events, and backroom meetings with anonymous boosters.