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The Baylor Bears could be losing one of their more accomplished coaches in the coming days. According to a recent report by CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, the USC Trojans are targeting Baylor defensive backs coach Paul Gonzales as their defensive backs coach.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 25

Talented Baylor Signee Wins Significant Award

The awards are starting to come in, and the Baylor Bears are about to get a player on campus who is stacking them in his closet. The Dallas Morning News has awarded 2025 Baylor signee Jamarion Phillips the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year award.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 24

Incoming Baylor Football Freshman Makes Major Rise in Recruiting Rankings

2026 linebacker Jahiem Porter announced his commitment to Baylor back on Jan. 6 and when he did so, Porter wasn't ranked — at all. But the talented Cedar Park (TX) prospect had a great senior year, and it felt like he was underrecruited and it was possible that Dave Aranda found a diamond in the rough.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 16

Baylor Bears steal OL from Memphis in transfer portal

Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears landed a solid player for the offensive line, acquiring Yakiri Walker from the Memphis Tigers. Walker announced his commitment to the Bears on Thursday, per 247Sports insider Matt Zenitz.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 12

Baylor adds defensive lineman from UTSA

The NCAA football transfer portal is open until Friday (January 16th) and things are moving at a rapid pace. Due to this window being the only transfer portal window, the players and teams are eager to figure out their destinations as soon as possible.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 10

Veteran defensive back follows Joe Klanderman to Baylor for 2026 season

After Dave Aranda went out and landed Kansas State defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman to fill the Bears' defensive coordinator vacancy, the expectation was that some Wildcats would follow their DC to Waco.

College Football News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / January 10

Razorbacks sign second Baylor linebacker as portal rebuild continues

Arkansas keeps adding bodies to a defense that needed them, and the latest arrival comes from a familiar place. The Razorbacks announced the signing of Baylor linebacker Jeremy Evans, another portal addition meant to stabilize depth more than spark headlines.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 9

Ranking the biggest losses for Baylor football in the transfer portal

The NCAA Football transfer portal opened on January 2nd and the past week has been nonstop craziness as there are currently 2,603 players in the portal (as of 1/8).

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 8

Can DJ Lagway Save Dave Aranda’s Job?

When Baylor made the announcement in November that head coach Dave Aranda would be returning in 2026, it came as a surprise to some. But even for those who weren’t surprised, everyone immediately knew that next season will be a must win situation for Aranda.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 8

Baylor loses massive defensive lineman after one season with the Bears

Dave Aranda made an emphasis to bring in some defensive linemen to fill holes in the 2025 transfer portal cycle. But after one season, both starting edge rushers Matthew Fobbs-White and Emar'rion Winston left for the transfer portal, and according to a recent report, so has nose tackle Samu Taumanupepe.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 7

Baylor lands first Kansas State player since hiring DC Joe Klanderman

After Dave Aranda was able to hire Joe Klanderman away from Kansas State to become Baylor's new defensive coordinator, fans were expecting a lot of Wildcats to follow.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 6

Baylor offers one of the best 2026 LB in central Texas

The Baylor Bears have needs at the linebacker position going into the 2026 season and offered a scholarship to one of the best linebackers in central Texas.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 6

Baylor adds their fourth commitment from the transfer portal

The Baylor Bears have taken their lumps in this mass hysteria known as the transfer portal. Dave Aranda and his staff have gotten commitments from four players so far, including the most recent addition of former Texas State defensive tackle Kamren Washington.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 6

Baylor lands standout corner from New Mexico State

The Baylor Bears football program has lost a ton of talent via the transfer portal since it officially opened last Friday. Fortunately, Dave Aranda and staff can make up for the losses by gaining commitments from the transfer portal.

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College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / December 30

Crown jewel of Baylor's 2025 football recruiting class to transfer out of Waco

In Linda Livingstone's announcement that Baylor was going to retain Dave Aranda for the 2026 football season, one reason was to retain the roster. "Retaining

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / December 21

3 transfer portal QBs Baylor football could pursue for 2026

QB Sawyer Robertson was second in the nation, averaging 306 yards per game through the air. He threw 31 touchdowns on the year, and Dave Aranda and OC Jake Spavital will be looking for a new QB to feature in Waco.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / December 14

Dave Aranda gets a coaching evaluation from his former boss

The 2025 Baylor Bears football season has been scrutinized with a magnifying glass since the Bears finished with a 5-7 record. It was the fourth losing campaign in six seasons under Aranda since he took the head coaching job in 2020.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / December 12

Strength and weakness of Baylor football's hire of DC Joe Klanderman

Baylor football secured its defensive coordinator after Matt Powledge left for North Texas. Dave Aranda moved quickly and landed Kansas State's long-time DC Joe Klanderman.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / December 11

Baylor is getting a “drive killing” defensive coordinator

The Baylor Bears have found their man. Newly anointed defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will stay in the Big 12 Conference, moving from Kansas State to take over Dave Aranda’s defense in 2026.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / December 11

Baylor officially hires Joe Klanderman as DC, Dave Aranda gives statement

Following former Baylor defensive coordinator Matt Powledge leaving Waco for North Texas, Dave Aranda made a quick move to shore up the defense. On Thursday, Baylor went out and landed Kansas State defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman for the same role.