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Dave Aranda is heading into what feels like a make-or-break season, and this rebuilt roster is going to determine whether the Bears can have a bounce-back season.

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Top-60 DL Finn Walker Previews Final OV to Baylor Football Ahead of Commitment

Baylor is two for two on its big official visit weekends. The Bears gained two commitments from the first weekend, and Baylor gained another commitment on Monday, when WR Josiah Morgan flipped from Houston to the Bears.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 12

Baylor to Battle TCU, Kansas, Stanford for Elite Athlete Kobe Haynes on Decision Day

The Baylor Bears had a successful weekend of official visits last weekend after the Bears landed a pair of commitments. Three-star safety Devin Watkins and edge rusher Cadriann Olds both pledged to Dave Aranda's program, and now Baylor is hoping it can land another player who was in Waco during the visit.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 12

Baylor Football Remains in Purgatory in Latest Big 12 Power Rankings

It's that time of the year when different outlets are putting together their power rankings ahead of the 2026 season. Recently, On3's Brett McMurphy released his preseason Big 12 Power Rankings, and after a 5-7 season, the Bears had a low placement.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 10

'Strong Punch, Aggressive Attack': What Baylor Commit Hudson Whitenight Adds to Waco

The Baylor Bears just had their first big recruiting weekend of the season. The Bears received two commitments out of it and Baylor welcomed several uncommitted prospects, along with a couple of committed prospects.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 10

How to Watch 5-Star Davion Thompson's Commitment Live as Baylor Looks For Upset Bid

The Baylor Bears have made the final four for 2027 5-star guard Davion Thompson, and on Wednesday night, Scott Drew's program will find out if they are the chosen one.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 9

Baylor's Future Power Ranking Outlook Stoops To New Low After 5-7 Disaster

While we all know how things turned out for Baylor on the football field in 2025, we have to rewind quickly. The Bears were expected to be a darkhorse contender in the Big 12 last season with Sawyer Robertson, Bryson Washington, Josh Cameron, and Michael Trigg, among others, paving the way.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 8

Baylor Lands 2027 Edge Cadriann Olds: How He Can Impact Baylor's Future Line

For the second time on Monday, Dave Aranda's program landed a commitment. Earlier in the day, Baylor landed three-star safety Devin Watkins, whom the Bears hosted this past weekend.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 8

Baylor Football Emerges as True Contender for 4-Star Brayden Booth After Visit

It was a big recruiting weekend for the Baylor Bears, as Dave Aranda's program hosted several top prospects. Baylor hosted offensive line commits Chase Allen and Hudson Whitenight, among other players the Bears have big interest in.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 6

Baylor Football Suffers In-State Recruiting Loss to SMU

With six commitments in the 2027 class, Baylor is looking to add some numbers this month as official visit season is underway. The Bears are hosting several prospects as we speak, but Baylor did suffer a loss on Saturday on the trail.

Mike Sanders News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 5

Baylor Baseball Star Travis Sanders Makes Transfer Portal Decision

After a 29-27 season and missing another NCAA Tournament, Baylor's offseason just got worse. The Bears, who haven't made an NCAA Tournament since 2019, just lost their biggest star.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 4

Projecting Top 10 Baylor Player Ratings in EA College Football 27

If you enjoy playing the College Football video game series, Thursday marks an exciting day for you. Later on Thursday, EA Sports is going to do a deep dive on the new features that will be in College Football 27.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 4

Baylor Basketball Plummets in Andy Katz's rankings

Baylor basketball is in the doldrums of the offseason and should be doing some soul searching after a dismal 2025 campaign saw them on the outside looking in for the NCAA Tournament.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 2

Baylor Football's Projected Award Winner Could Spell Disaster For Bears' Offense in 2026

It's always nice seeing players from your favorite team win national awards, but sometimes, it spells bad things. Following a 5-7 season, the Bears went out and landed former five-star quarterback DJ Lagway to lead Jake Spavital's offense in 2026, with Sawyer Robertson off to the NFL.

DJ Lagway News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 2

Where Baylor QB DJ Lagway Ranks Among College Football's Top 100 Newcomers

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda made the decision to go after a big fish following a disappointing 5-7 season. Aranda, for his job security with the Bears, is in need of a big 2026 season, and he's hoping former five-star QB DJ Lagway can resurrect his career in Waco.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / June 1

Former Baylor Star Tounde Yessoufou Denies Money Drove Him to St. John's

Tounde Yessoufou was supposed to be the next Baylor basketball star. And he was, for a little while. He and Cameron Carr teamed up and were a scoring duo together, but Yessoufou never reached his full potential in Waco.

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.