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Baylor's Dave Aranda Reflects on 2025 Roster Mistakes, Paves Way for New Blueprint

Baylor lost a whopping 59 players to the transfer portal after a disappointing 5-7 record. On top of some major production going elsewhere, the Bears have to replace some key players on the offensive side of the football.

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What Questions Should Baylor HC Dave Aranda Answer at Big 12 Media Days?

Big 12 media days begins on Tuesday, and Dave Aranda will be taking center stage for one of his few public appearances during the offseason. Aranda will face the media and be peppered with questions as his team is looking for a big bounce back year where Aranda could potentially be coaching for his job.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 4

Who is Providing Fireworks for Baylor's Offense?

On Saturday, America is celebrating its 250th birthday with baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie. At the end of the night, as has been tradition, most families will gather around various parks and neighborhoods to watch fireworks fly off into the sky.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 4

Who is Providing Fireworks for Baylor's Offense?

DJ Lagway News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 4

Exclusive: Why Baylor's Pairing of DJ Lagway, Jake Spavital is a 'Match Made in Heaven'

Back in December of 2022, coming off visits to both Baylor and USC, five-star quarterback DJ Lagway chose to commit to the Florida Gators. Lagway, a Willis (TX) native, was the No.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 3

Exclusive: Shehan Jeyarajah on Dave Aranda's Make-or-Break 2026 Season at Baylor

Back on November 21, one day after former Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades resigned from the university, president Linda Livingstone announced that Dave Aranda would be back in the green and gold for the 2026 season, despite a 5-5 record at the time.

Baylor Bears News / Softball On SI / July 3

Southland Pitcher of the Year Finds New Home at Baylor

Incoming redshirt junior pitcher Hallie Burns has announced her landing spot for the 2027 season. The Baylor Bears introduced Burns as their newest addition to the bullpen, the second Southeastern Louisiana player to announce Waco, Texas, as their new home.

All-Big 12 SS Travis Sanders Transfers to Tennessee: What Has Gone Right for Baylor Baseball?

When star infielder Travis Sanders hit the transfer portal, most thought he was just keeping his options open, as Sanders had a good enough season to possibly enter the MLB Draft.

Isaac Williams News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 3

Baylor Guard Isaac Williams Emerging as 'Vocal Leader', Wanting to Bring Championships to Waco

Bringing in seven new players is not usually the vision that teams have, but with the portal growing every year, Scott Drew has been forced to use it to try and have a rebound season.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 2

How a Former NBA Player Made Baylor Basketball Worse

In December 2025, Baylor basketball was gearing up to head into the most difficult conference slate the program had ever seen. Sitting at an 8-2 record

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 2

Scouting Report: Baylor Raids Alabama and Lands Coveted 2027 LB Trenton McCorvey

One day after landing safety Noah Johnson in the 2027 class, Baylor capitalized once again on the recruiting trail. On Wednesday evening, the Bears landed three-star linebacker Trenton McCorvey.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 1

3 Recruits Baylor Football Should Realistically Target in 2027 Class

Baylor received more good news on the recruiting front on Tuesday evening as unranked safety Noah Johnson pledged to the Bears. Baylor now has 10 commitments in the 2027 cycle, but Dave Aranda is in need of more fresh talent.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 1

2027 Safety Noah Johnson Commits to Baylor, Brings Track Speed to the Secondary

Baylor landed its 10th commitment in the 2027 cycle on Tuesday night. Spring Branch (TX) Smithson Valley safety Noah Johnson pledged to the Bears. Johnson, who took an official visit to Baylor, picked the Bears over Northwestern.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 30

What Are Best-Case, Worst-Case, and Most-Likely Scenarios for Baylor Football?

With a little over ten weeks until week one against Auburn, the season itches closer every week. Baylor's rebuild looks promising, and everyone is wondering, what can the Bears actually do this year?

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 30

Built For The Big 12: Baylor's Physical Running Game Will Wear Opponents Down in 2026

The Baylor Bears had the 42nd-ranked rushing attack a year ago. While Baylor saw a big jump from the 2023 season, the fumble bug reared its ugly head. Star running back Bryson Washington took a step back, and entering 2026, the only time Baylor is going to see him is when the Bears head to Atlanta to take on Washington and the Auburn Tigers.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 30

How Caden Powell Could Return to Baylor Next Season

College basketball’s transfer portal window ended on April 21st with most teams finishing their roster construction by the NBA draft withdrawal deadline on May 27th, yet Baylor could still add a familiar face to their squad.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 29

Baylor Basketball to Give Transfer Isaac Celiscar a Dream Matchup for 2026-27 Season

According to CBS Sports insider Jon Rothstein, Baylor has agreed to play Yale in a non-conference game for the 2026-27 basketball season. Of course, on the surface, what makes the matchup interesting is that the Bears landed one of Yale's top players from last season.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 29

Best in the State: Two Baylor Football Players Named Preseason All-Texas

Coming off a disappointing 5-7 campaign, Baylor is looking to get back to its winning ways in 2026. But the Bears are going to need some players to take the next step and lead the Bears against a difficult schedule.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 29

'It's in the Game': Iconic Baylor Line Featured in EA Sports College Football 27

As the old EA saying goes 'If it's in the game, it's in the game', and Baylor fans — you're in the game. Ahead of the anticipated EA Sports College Football 27 video game, it was announced that the famous Baylor line will be in the game.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / May 29

Baylor Football Has Replaced Its Home-and-Home Series in 2027-28

After Baylor had its home-and-home series with Oregon canceled, the Bears have replaced that series with Maryland out of the Big Ten Conference. The game will be played in College Park, Maryland in 2027, and then return to Waco, Texas for the 2028 college football season.