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Baylor Football Surges in National Rankings After Homecoming Win Over Iowa State

Baylor’s strong start under interim head coach Joe Klanderman continued Saturday with a 42-31 victory over Iowa State, securing bowl eligibility and giving the Bears consecutive wins for the first time since September.

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Baylor Red-Zone Report: Bears Perfect Inside the 20 in Win Over Iowa State

Baylor's offense has looked much improved since Joe Klanderman took over as interim head coach, and Saturday's 42-31 Homecoming victory over Iowa State offered another example.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 9

Baylor Basketball Week 1 Power Rankings: The Mingo Brothers Take Over

Baylor opened the season with two wins at Foster Pavilion and never trailed in either. The Bears led Northwestern State 50-32 at halftime, and the Demons never got closer than 15 in the second half of Baylor’s 87-65 win.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 9

What a 24-Team CFP Means for Baylor Football

It's done and it's official; college football will have a 24 team playoff next season. Traditionalists will hate it, but it's going to end up making a pretty penny for ESPN, so at least they'll be fine with it.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 9

What Spread Says About Baylor vs. BYU: Big 12, CFP Implications on Line

Baylor is 2-0 under Joe Klanderman after defeating Iowa State, bowl eligible at 6-3 on the season, and will be heading into Provo, Utah, with winning on their minds.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 9

Look Ahead: Baylor Men's Basketball Regular Season Rolls On With 1 Home & 1 Away Game

With two games for the upcoming week of Nov. 9 - Nov. 15, the Bears will be playing in Waco on Tuesday (Nov. 10th) against Yale and will be traveling to San Antonio to take on the Longhorns on Sunday (Nov.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 8

Grading Baylor Football's Biggest Transfers After Nine Games

Baylor brought in 30 players through the transfer portal this offseason, hoping to address several weaknesses and surround quarterback DJ Lagway with enough talent to compete in the Big 12.

Tianna Thompson News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Bears Beat Islanders 112-40 as Thompson Scores 23

Tianna Thompson scored 23 points as the Baylor Bears rolled past the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 112-40 on Sunday at Foster Pavilion. The Bears came out fast, taking the first quarter 27-10.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 8

OPINION: BYU, Texas Tech, and Houston Aren't as Scary for Baylor as They Once Were

With Baylor's defeat of Iowa State, I'm filled with a resurgence of faith and hope in this Bears team. After watching the Bears' next three opponents in their Week 10 matchups, I'm more confident in interim head coach Joe Klanderman and Baylor's chances to close out the season.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 8

The Roar Path: Interim Joe Klanderman's First Baylor Home Win Comes in Dominant Fashion

It took a little while, but Baylor finally woke up and started scoring points. The defense gave up quite a few yards on the ground to Iowa State's Aiden Flora, but was able to contain him from orchestrating any kind of a comeback.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 7

I Was Wrong: Joe Klanderman Should Be Baylor's Next Head Coach

When Baylor fired Dave Aranda, I argued that the Bears should hire an offensive-minded head coach instead of promoting interim coach Joe Klanderman. After seven seasons under a defensive-minded coach, I believed the program needed a different approach, especially with quarterback DJ Lagway entering his final year of eligibility in 2027.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 7

Baylor Basketball: Studs and Duds From Bears' Blowout Win vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Baylor has started the season 2-0, and the Bears didn't hold back in their matchup against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. A win was expected, but I'm not sure many people expected Baylor to come away with a 56-point victory.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 6

3 Predictions for Baylor vs. Iowa State: Can Baylor Win by Double Digits?

Baylor welcomes Iowa State to McLane Stadium at 11 a.m. Saturday for the 100th Homecoming football game in Waco. Both teams are coming off perhaps their best wins of the season and are trying to claw into the upper echelon of the conference.

2026 Fall College Baseball Reset: Baylor

Last season was a whirlwind for the Baylor Bears. First baseman Tyce Armstrong kicked off the year with three grand slams in the first game, part of what was a big season for him.

College Basketball News / Ball Exclusives / November 6

Baylor Bears Rout Arkansas-Pine Bluff 109–53 Behind Isaac Williams IV’s 26

Baylor Bears guard Isaac Williams IV scored 26 points off the bench to lead his team to a 109–53 victory over the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions on Friday night in Waco.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 6

Key Takeaways From Baylor Basketball's Victory Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Game two of the Bears' basketball season took place on Friday in Waco's own Foster Pavilion against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. A 4:00 p.m. CT start time for tipoff was honestly the last time this game was close in terms of the score as the Bears were too much for the Golden Lions to keep up with.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 6

Baylor Basketball vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff: Preview, Storylines, Prediction

Baylor takes the court on Friday afternoon against Arkansas-Pine Bluff for its second game of the 2026-27 season. The Bears are coming off a 87-65 win over Northwestern State on Monday night and Scott Drew's team is looking to capitalize off the early win.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 6

Predicting Final Score of Baylor Bears vs. Iowa State in Week 10

Baylor moved to 5-3 last week after a stunning win in Orlando. It wasn't shocking to see Baylor win, but the way the Bears won. Baylor put together a dominant, complete game against UCF, a team that took down BYU.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 5

ESPN Identifies Five Potential Candidates to Take Over at Baylor After Dave Aranda Firing

Another week, another round in the coaching carousel. Baylor's Dave Aranda is headed on-- already rumored to be linked to LSU-- and the Bears are sooner or later going to have to settle on a new head coach.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 5

Former Baylor HC Dave Aranda may be heading back to LSU Tigers

Aranda coached for seven seasons at Baylor, but the Bears fired him after two straight losses to TCU and Kansas.

Why G.J. Kinne is the best fit for the Baylor job

Can you name the top 15 receivers in LSU Tigers history?

Baylor Bears News / Yardbarker / November 4

Why G.J. Kinne is the best fit for the Baylor job

Baylor needs a fresh start after firing Dave Aranda, and GJ Kinne should be at the top of their list.

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

3 big questions raised by the first College Football Playoff rankings

5 teams with most at stake in action-packed college football weekend

Ryan Day and Ohio State make Luke Fahey decision for clash vs. Oregon

The 'Division I FBS Texas football teams' quiz

Dave Aranda News / Yardbarker / October 29

Dave Aranda reveals classy goodbye to Baylor Bears

Dave Aranda is a class act, and while by the end of his time with the Baylor Bears he was not considered a good coach, nobody can besmirch Aranda's character.

Colorado QB Julian Lewis hospitalized after medical emergency

'I’ve had plenty of opportunities to leave': Lincoln Riley, USC sound like they're about to break up

Sam Houston fires head coach Phil Longo amid disastrous 20-game stretch

The 'Division I FBS Texas football teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 27

UTSA's Jeff Traylor a coach to watch for the Baylor opening

The UTSA Roadrunners are going to do everything they can to keep head coach Jeff Traylor in San Antonio.

Robert Griffin III interested in Baylor head-coaching job

UCF riding high off upset win as interim coach brings Baylor to town

The 'Division I FBS Texas football teams' quiz

Robert Griffin News / Yardbarker / October 26

Robert Griffin III interested in Baylor head-coaching job

Baylor football was in the headlines over the weekend when it made the decision to fire head coach Dave Aranda after nearly seven seasons as head coach.

Baylor fires Dave Aranda after loss to Kansas

NC State fires longtime head coach

Colin Cowherd has devastating criticism of Lincoln Riley's USC

Philip Rivers emerges as candidate for college football coaching job

Pat McAfee blasts Utah for 'unsafe' and 'uncomfortable' experience