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Big 12 Coach Facing Make-or-Break Season, Insider Says

Big 12 Coach Facing Make-or-Break Season, Insider Says

Dave Aranda is going to the 2026 season with the hottest seat in college football. And while Baylor is hoping for a turnaround this fall after a 5-7 season (3-6 BIG 12), the reality is, Dave Aranda needs a much-improved season to stay on the sidelines in Waco in 2027.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 2
Baylor Ranked Ahead of Week 1 Opponent Auburn in Post-Spring Rankings

Baylor Ranked Ahead of Week 1 Opponent Auburn in Post-Spring Rankings

The Baylor Bears are coming off a disappointing 5-7 season a year ago after having the expectations to compete for a Big 12 Championship. Dave Aranda made some moves in hopes of the Bears getting back to their winning ways.

Monty Williams News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 2

Where Baylor Freshmen Dylan Mingo, Elijah Williams Rank in Final 2026 Rankings

For quite some time, it appeared Baylor was going to take just one freshman in the 2026 recruiting cycle. The Bears had a commitment from four-star forward Elijah Williams out of Texas.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / May 1
Baylor Hoops Poised to Be One of College Basketball’s Most Improved Teams in 2026–27

Baylor Hoops Poised to Be One of College Basketball’s Most Improved Teams in 2026–27

Scott Drew is used to competing for Big 12 championships and making the NCAA Tournament. But the 2025-26 season was a far cry from what Drew is used to seeing in Waco.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 30
Dave Aranda's 3 Biggest Priorities for Baylor After NFL Draft

Dave Aranda's 3 Biggest Priorities for Baylor After NFL Draft

With three players leaving to be drafted, over 32 departures to the transfer portal, and nine senior graduates. We look at three key priorities Dave Aranda should look into for the upcoming season.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 30

Teams Facing ‘Difficult’ Task to Flip Elite 2027 Baylor Commit Karece Hoyt

Baylor has had a nice start to the 2027 recruiting cycle. The Bears have six commitments in the class and Baylor is closing in on a top-30 ranking in the nation.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 30
Baylor Holds the Lead for 2027 4-Star Edge Rusher Over Texas, UNC, and TCU

Baylor Holds the Lead for 2027 4-Star Edge Rusher Over Texas, UNC, and TCU

Baylor is holding strong with six commitments in its 2027 recruiting class. The last commit came back on April 17 when three-star offensive lineman Hudson Whitenight committed to Dave Aranda's program.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 29
How Good Is Baylor Basketball With the Addition of Dylan Mingo?

How Good Is Baylor Basketball With the Addition of Dylan Mingo?

Plainly, Baylor was a bottom-feeding basketball team in the Big 12 last season, never finding the signature wins they needed to secure an NCAA tournament bid.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 29
One Baylor Star Rising, Another Falling in recent NBA Mock Draft

One Baylor Star Rising, Another Falling in recent NBA Mock Draft

While the NBA playoffs are in full force throughout the next two months, the Baylor Bears have turned their attention to the NBA Draft. Cameron Carr and Tounde Yessoufou have both entered their names in for June’s proceedings.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / April 27
Baylor Basketball Gets Their Guy After Five-Star Dylan Mingo Commits to the Bears

Baylor Basketball Gets Their Guy After Five-Star Dylan Mingo Commits to the Bears

After over a week of waiting, news has finally broken that 5-star Dylan Mingo will be joining his brother Kayden Mingo and the Baylor Bears for the 2026-2027 season.

Baylor Bears News / Yardbarker / April 27
Baylor Bears land former five-star North Carolina recruit Dylan Mingo

Baylor Bears land former five-star North Carolina recruit Dylan Mingo

The Baylor Bears have earned the commitment of one of the top basketball recruits in the country.

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Michael Trigg News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 25

Cowboys Signing Baylor TE Michael Trigg

Greg Auman reports that the Cowboys are signing UDFA Baylor TE Michael Trigg after he went undrafted on Saturday. Trigg, 23, played at both USC and Ole Miss before ultimately transferring to Baylor.

Sawyer Robertson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 25

Raiders Signing Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders are signing former Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson as an undrafted free agent.  Per Tom Pelissero, the Raiders are also signing former Missouri State QB Jacob Clark.

Baylor Bears News / The Spun / April 9
Tributes Pouring In After Former Women's College Basketball Star Dies at 35

Tributes Pouring In After Former Women's College Basketball Star Dies at 35

Tributes are pouring in on social media after a former Baylor Bears women's college basketball star died at 35 years old. Melissa Jones, a standout guard for the Baylor Bears in the late 2000s and early 2010s, has passed away.

Baylor Bears News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / April 7
Willie Nelson to make Baylor University return after 72 years for epic homecoming show

Willie Nelson to make Baylor University return after 72 years for epic homecoming show

Pretty soon, legendary singer-songwriter Willie Nelson will return to his alma mater, Baylor University, for the first time in over 70 years for a special concert during the summer of 2026.

Dave Aranda, Baylor may have found DJ Lagway successor

Dave Aranda, Baylor may have found DJ Lagway successor

Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears have to be very excited about their most recent commitment.

Texas A&M gets massive commitment from five-star EDGE Zyron Forstall
Ole Miss HC Pete Golding breaks silence on tampering accusations
Ohio State positioned for NFL Draft feat not seen since 1967
Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / March 31
Four-Star Quarterback Luke Babin is Headed to Baylor

Four-Star Quarterback Luke Babin is Headed to Baylor

The Baylor Bears picked up a major piece for the future this week, landing a commitment from four-star quarterback Luke Babin. Babin, a Texas native, brings a strong recruiting profile to Waco.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / March 30
Baylor Basketball is Locking in on a New Five-Star Prospect

Baylor Basketball is Locking in on a New Five-Star Prospect

The Baylor Bears are already looking toward the future and targeting one of the top young prospects in the country. Five-star recruit Xavier Young, the No.

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