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5 Reasons Baylor Football Hasn't Been Able to Establish Its Run Game

Nate Bennett capped off the Bears' first drive against LA Tech with a 25 yard touchdown run, and true freshman Ryelan Morris ended the game on a 33 yard run that nearly saw Morris in the end zone.

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Nate Bennett and Louis Brown IV Post-Game Comments Shine Light on Baylor's Team Unity

After the Bears' victory over LA Tech, Coach Aranda as well as a few players sat down for a post-game press conference. To see our thoughts on Coach Aranda's comments, you can find them here.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 21

Baylor Football Battling USC, Oregon, Others for 4-Star Recruit Brayden Arnold

Brayden Arnold of Duncanville, Texas is a prospect in the 2028 recruiting class who has narrowed his list of potential schools down to eight. Lucky enough for Baylor fans, the Bears are among those teams on that list.

Dawson Pendergrass News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 21

Baylor Red-Zone Report: Dawson Pendergrass Brings the Hammer in Week 3

As the dust finally settles in the aftermath of the Baylor Bears' 36-19 victory over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, the unpacking of Saturday's game can begin in earnest.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 20

Dave Aranda Praises and Shows Frustration Over Baylor's Performance in Win vs. LA Tech

After the Bears' victory over LA Tech, Head Coach Dave Aranda took some post game questions. From Nate Bennett's impressive performance at quarterback to both praise and slight frustration with the defense and more, Coach Aranda fielded various questions from the press for around eleven minutes.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 20

Baylor Football PFF Grades, Snap Counts After 36-19 Win Against LA Tech

Backup quarterback Nate Bennett started again with the injured DJ Lagway out for the second week. Bennett gets himself a second win of the season with another strong showing from him, throwing for 251 yards on 21/24 completions, with a total of four touchdowns.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 19

4 Studs and 2 Duds From Baylor Bears' Win Against LA Tech

Baylor defeated LA Tech 36-19, but even in the victory there were a few players that left room for improvement. From one of the best outcomes a backup quarterback can have acting as starter, to general defensive dominance, to even some miscues and missteps.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 19

3 Baylor Football Players Who Need a Strong Game vs. LA Tech

With any luck, today's game in Waco between the Baylor Bears and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won't require late game heroics. In an ideal world, tomorrow

Preview: Baylor Bears Football vs Louisiana Tech

One more week until conference play begins. The Baylor Bears are 1-1 after a win in last week’s tuneup game against Prairie View A&M. This week, the Bears have a different test with Louisiana Tech.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 18

Baylor Confidence Meter: How I'm Feeling About the Trending Positions Against Louisiana Tech

Baylor defeated Prairie View A&M 44-3 in Week Two, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. Here's how I feel about some of the trending positions, where the Bears look good and where they still need to improve.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 18

EXCLUSIVE: DJ Lagway 'Definitely' to Return by Big 12 Play, Will Showcase 'His Brand of Football'

The Baylor Bears might take the field without starting quarterback DJ Lagway this weekend, but his injury-related absence shouldn't extend beyond that game.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 17

Baylor NFL Stock Report: Week Two

Baylor's Week two performance was great all around. The Bears secured a 44-3 win against the FCS Jaguars and were dominant through the first half. The Bears slowed in the second half, with many backups getting game time.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 17

3 Takeaways From Baylor Basketball's 2026-27 Big 12 Schedule

College basketball season is inching closer and that realization hit home on Thursday when the Big 12 Conference announced conference games for the 2026-27 season.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 16

Baylor Football's Childhood Cancer Awareness Game: Bigger Than Just Football

During media availability this week, Coach Dave Aranda as well as several players were asked about this Saturday's game against Louisiana Tech. While they all gave their individual thoughts on the game and their expectations, they all had a collective agreement: Saturday's game is bigger than just football.

Traevon Mitchell News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 16

Traevon 'Slug' Mitchell Eligible for Remainder of Season After Being Granted Temporary Injunction

Slug (real name: Traevon Mitchell), the fifth-year defensive lineman will be eligible for at least the remainder of the regular season. Judge Alan Bennett of McLennan County granted the temporary injunction with the next trial date in an estimated 90 days.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 14

7 Things We've Learned About Baylor Football Through Two Weeks of Competition

The Baylor Bears are now two games into their season, and after the first game of their three game home stretch was a victory over Prairie View A&M the Bears sit with a record of 1-1.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 14

3 Biggest Decisions Coach Aranda Got Right Against Prairie View A&M and What They Mean Moving Forward

With the victory over Prairie View A&M in the books for week two of the season, Head Coach Dave Aranda can breathe a little easier as the fan-base won't be as vocal about his position in the hot seat, at least until the next game.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 14

Baylor Red-Zone Report: Why Drives Succeeded (or Stalled) and How the Bears Adjust in Week 3

As the dust finally settles in the aftermath of the Baylor Bears' 44-3 victory over the Prairie View A&M Panthers, the unpacking of Saturday's game can begin in earnest.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 13

Baylor Football Report Card: How Each Position Graded in Win VS. Prairie View A&M

The Bears entered this game with some key players out, but that was no issue after a big win against the Panthers. Here's how each position group looked in the 44-3 win.

Baylor Bears 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 / Heartland College Sports / September 10

The Baylor OL Sold on New QB DJ Lagway

The Baylor Bears tagged Florida quarterback transfer DJ Lagway as “day-to-day” following an ankle sprain he sustained during the Auburn loss last week, but the injury hasn’t dampened the favor of his teammates – much the opposite.

DJ Lagway News / TWSN / September 7

DJ Lagway’s Week 2 Status Comes Into Focus After Ankle Injury

After suffering a loss in Week 1 to Auburn, the Baylor Bears now turn their attention to Week 2 of the college football season. For their second game, it will be their home opener which is against Prairie View A&M.

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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Baylor Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5

Baylor debut their unusual new turnover celebration

It has become a growing trend around college football to have some sort of unique celebration on the sideline for a player who gets a takeaway during a game.

Baylor Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Baylor is bringing something special for its game against Colorado this season and it could be the best look of 2026

The Baylor Bears have unveiled a new throwback uniform combination that they will wear later this season against Colorado, and it might be the best look in all of college football.