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Baylor Defense Better in 2026 Than Last Year?

"Crazy good," is how Safety Micah Gifford rates Baylor's defense this year, he said during a recent press scrum where he, Coach Aranda, Kyler Jordan, and Michael Allen all also fielded questions.

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Would Baylor Football's Latest Bowl Projection Make for a Successful 2026 Season?

The question I receive most from fans of both Baylor and other schools is, "What constitutes a good season for Baylor?" This question is often followed up by, "Will that number of wins be enough to keep Dave Aranda around another year?" The answer is usually arbitrary; I also mention that the fashion of wins and losses matters a lot.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 24

4 Baylor Football Players who Could be All-Americans in 2026

Top-end talents run college football (and alwasy has). For Baylor football looking to return to its former glory, fans will want to identify Baylor players who have the ability to earn All-Big 12 recognition, while a smaller group could enter the All-America conversation with productive seasons.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 24

Baylor Basketball Battling BYU, UConn, Others for Five-Star Moussa Kamissoko

Five-star forward Moussa Kamissoko revealed the nine schools that he will be visiting in the next few months, with his visit to Baylor scheduled for October 16th.

DJ Lagway News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 23

CFB Analyst 'Underplays' Baylor in 2026, Takes Dig at DJ Lagway

DJ Lagway's litmus test as a starting quarterback will certainly be game one against Auburn. It won't be a home game to comfortably start the season against a soup can of an opponent, but it also won't be a home game for Auburn either as the game will take place in Atlanta, GA.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 23

‘Football’s Fun’: Dave Aranda and Co. Explain Why 2026 Will be Different for Baylor

The Bears got to go through their pregame and get on the McLane Stadium field for the first time of the summer on Thursday. Afterwards, Coach Dave Aranda and some of the designated leaders on the team were pulled aside for interviews and had a few things to say about why this year has a different feel.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 22

5 Baylor Football Players Who Improved Their Chances of Starting in 2026

Baylor kicks off against Auburn in two weeks in an already season-defining game. While some pieces are set in stone, there seem to be some starting spots up for grabs.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 22

3 Baylor Football WRs Who Need to Step up for Injured Taz Williams Jr.

Baylor's wide receiver room has taken a bit of a turn for the worse during fall camp after second-year wide receiver Taz Williams Jr. suffered a broken collarbone in fall camp.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 21

Baylor’s Brutal Final Stretch Will Make or Break the 2026 Season

The Baylor Football schedule has been out for a little while, and the overall consensus is that it is a reasonably manageable schedule for the team. The 2025 schedule was difficult early on, but then lightened up on the back end.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 21

Three Baylor Football Transfers Who Will Struggle to Earn Playing Time in 2026

Baylor made a plethora of moves through the portal over the offseason, overhauling a great deal of the Bears roster. Coach Dave Aranda and company have brought in 32 players through the portal in total, per 247Sports.

College Football News / Saturday Blitz / August 21

Why 2026 is a make-or-break season for DJ Lagway and Dave Aranda at Baylor

Five years ago Dave Aranda had just finished his second season as head coach at Baylor, leading the Bears to a 12-2 campaign and a Big 12 Championship in 2021.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 20

One Baylor Football Defender's Stock Goes up as Fall Camp Marches On

There's no question that Baylor needs some players to emerge on the defensive side of the football this season. The Bears went out and landed a fresh-looking defensive line, along with some defenders in the secondary.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 20

New Baylor AD Doug McNamee Delivers Cryptic Message on Dave Aranda’s Future

Baylor athletic director Doug McNamee declined to identify a win total that Dave Aranda must reach to remain the Bears’ coach beyond the 2026 season. The standard he described, however, may be more expansive than any number in the standings.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 19

8 Bold Predictions for Baylor Football's 2026 Season

Baylor football has been through some rough patches the past couple of years. But with new additions like standout transfer DJ Lagway and bringing Joe Klanderman from Kansas State, some people are starting to raise their hopes and expectations for this season.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / August 19