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One Position Coach Dave Aranda Still Needs to Figure Out for Baylor Football

With Week 0 set to kickoff on Saturday, there are only seven days until Coach Aranda and his team of Baylor Bears head out to face the Auburn Tigers in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Baylor Basketball Battling Kentucky and Others for 5-Star Center Lewis Uvwo

Class of 2027 Lewis Uvwo has recently scheduled visits with four schools: Kentucky, Providence, California, and Baylor. The 6'11" center is the no. 7 recruit in the country and no.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 28

How Baylor Football Fares in NCAA Football 27 Dynasty Mode

EA Sports College Football 27 has been out for seven weeks, which means enough time has passed for the initial ratings arguments to give way to the real question: How much fun is Baylor in Dynasty mode?

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 27

Three Things Baylor Football Fans Should Watch for in Week 0

The Baylor Bears won't suit up this weekend, it'll be one week from Saturday. However, there is football on, and there are still a few reasons Baylor fans should tune in this weekend.

Caden Knighten News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 27

Keep an Eye on Baylor's Caden Knighten: If You Don't, he's so Fast, You Might Miss Him

Caden Knighten was an Oklahoma 2-A 100 meter state champion as a high school sophomore in 2023, with a winning time of 10.95 seconds. I'll be honest with you and tell you that it took longer than 10.95 seconds to write this sentence that you're currently reading.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 26

Five Biggest Questions Baylor Football Still Faces Before Week 1

There are ten days left until the beginning of Baylor's season and the game against Auburn, and the Bears have had an entire offseason of transfer portal madness, fan speculation, and fall camp.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 26

Most Glaring Concern Baylor Football Still Hasn't Solved (And How it Can)

There is a lot to be excited about for Baylor football heading into the season opener against Auburn: a new signal caller, an exciting running back core and some other talented units all carry promise.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 26

6 Things We Can Expect from Baylor's Defense Under Joe Klanderman

Joe Klanderman brings a completely new aggression and identity to this Baylor defense that has gone through a lot of rough patches since 2023. Giving up an average of 30.8 points per game, along with allowing over 399.9 yards per game in the previous three years.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 25

Baylor Football Position Rankings After 3 Weeks of Fall Camp: RBs have a Chip on Their Shoulders

Baylor football had a lot of work to do over the offseason, losing a large number of players to the transfer portal or graduation. Coach Dave Aranda is faced with even more pressure after coming off a 5-7 season to put a good product on the field.

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.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 25

Biggest Overreactions Baylor Football Fans Should Avoid in 2026

It's easy to hop on board the hype train. Let's be honest, it's college football and that's part of the fun. There are, however, a few important things for fans to keep in mind to avoid filling up one hand with hopes, dreams, and wishes.

Hosea Wheeler News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 25

Big 12 is Full of Experienced D-Linemen: Baylor Bears Have one of Them in Hosea Wheeler

The old saying goes, "Good judgement comes from experience; experience comes from bad judgement." Without a doubt, a veteran defensive lineman is worth their weight in experience.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 25

Why This Season Feels Different for Baylor Football Than Last Year

This Baylor football team right now feels nothing like it did this time last year. After a season that was defined by growing pains and a ton of collective frustration, the Bears head into this fall looking like a different team.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 24

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 Defense News / Baylor Bears on SI / August 24

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.

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