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Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 7

I Was Wrong: Joe Klanderman Should Be Baylor's Next Head Coach

When Baylor fired Dave Aranda, I argued that the Bears should hire an offensive-minded head coach instead of promoting interim coach Joe Klanderman. After seven seasons under a defensive-minded coach, I believed the program needed a different approach, especially with quarterback DJ Lagway entering his final year of eligibility in 2027.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 7

6 Studs & 1 Dud From Baylor's 42-31 Win Against Iowa State

In Joe Klanderman's first home game as interim head coach for the Bears, several players stood out higher than the rest while a few others underperformed in the 42-31 win against Iowa State.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 7

Baylor, DJ Lagway recover from slow start, top Iowa State

DJ Lagway passed for two touchdowns and rushed for a third, and Baylor scored a 42-31 win over visiting Iowa State on Saturday in Waco, Texas, to secure bowl eligibility.

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College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 6

Baylor Confidence Meter: How I'm Feeling About Trending Positions vs. Iowa State

It's been a rollercoaster for the Bears over the past two weeks, and things won't get any easier for Baylor as it faces an extremely difficult remaining schedule.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 5

DJ Lagway, Baylor aim to carry momentum into Iowa State clash

Baylor returns home to Waco, Texas, on Saturday looking to build on an emphatic win last week when Iowa State pays a visit. The Bears (5-3, 3-2 Big 12) went into their Oct.

DJ Lagway News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 4

Important Things DJ Lagway Said Ahead of Baylor's Week 10 Game vs. Iowa State

The old saying goes that the press room is always better after a win than a loss. The player Media Availability from Tuesday Nov. 3rd only reiterated that concept.

DJ Lagway News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 2

Baylor Bowl Projections Include Potential DJ Lagway Reunion With Florida

Baylor gave itself some breathing room in the chase for bowl eligibility with Friday’s 41-9 win at UCF. After consecutive losses to TCU and Kansas, the Bears improved to 5-3 in Joe Klanderman’s debut as interim head coach.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 31

Baylor Football Report Card: How Each Position Graded in Win VS. UCF

In Dave Aranda's first game out as head coach, the Bears left Orlando with an impressive 41-9 win over UCF. Several position groups stepped up, giving Baylor plenty of positives to build on moving forward.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 31

Baylor football’s Joe Klanderman champions DJ Lagway for cutting it loose vs. UCF

The Baylor football team throttled UCF on Friday night, to win its first game after the firing of former head coach Dave Aranda. Interim head coach Joe Klanderman got the win for the Bears.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 31

7 Studs, 1 Dud from Baylor's 41-9 Win Against UCF at the Bounce House

In a game that was just what Baylor needed to shock themselves back into Big 12 contention after dropping the last two games to TCU and Kansas and subsequently firing Dave Aranda, the Bears showed up in Orlando, Florida, and crushed UCF 41-9.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 30

4 Takeaways From Baylor’s Dominant 41-9 Win at UCF

After struggling offensively against TCU and Kansas, the Bears finally gave their defense some support. DJ Lagway threw four touchdowns, Baylor piled up 503 yards of offense and several previously quiet receivers stepped up against a UCF team coming off an upset of No.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / October 30

DJ Lagway (4 TDs) leads Baylor past UCF to win interim coach's debut

DJ Lagway returned to the state of Florida and threw four touchdown passes as Baylor rolled in its first game under interim coach Joe Klanderman, thrashing UCF 41-9 in Orlando on Friday.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 30

Baylor Confidence Meter: How I'm Feeling About Trending Positions Against UCF

The Bears struggled to find success on the ground against Kansas, finishing with just 75 rushing yards from their running backs. Baylor will need to make some adjustments against UCF, and I expect to see a few different play calls on offense.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 25

Baylor Can't Afford to Waste DJ Lagway: Why Its Next Coach Must Be an Offensive Mind

Baylor has an opportunity to reshape its football program following Dave Aranda's dismissal on Sunday. But with DJ Lagway potentially entering his final college season in 2027, the Bears can't afford to get this hire wrong.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 23

Baylor Confidence Meter: How I Feel About the Trending Positions Against Kansas

If the Bears want to keep their Big 12 Championship hopes alive, this is a must-win game against Kansas. Bouncing back from a loss to a rival is never easy, but Baylor has some key position matchups that appear to heavily favor the Bears heading into this matchup against Kansas.

College Football News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / October 24

TCU vs West Virginia: Preview, Storylines

West Virginia football travels to our beautiful home, Amon G. Carter Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 24, for a big Homecoming matchup. Coming off a much-needed win over Baylor in the Revivalry, TCU is looking to build momentum against the high-scoring Mountaineers, who are searching for another conference win to revive their season.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 19

Baylor Red-Zone Report: Costly Mistakes Keep Bears Out of End Zone vs. TCU

After scoring five red-zone touchdowns against Arizona State, Baylor failed to reach the end zone in three opportunities during Saturday's 17-6 loss to TCU.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 19

Texas Tech Shows Baylor Football How It Must Defend Red Raiders Later This Season

DJ Lagway and Baylor had great success through the air against ASU in their Week 5 matchup with Lagway torching the Sun Devils' defense for 306 yards and 5 total touchdowns (4 pass, 1 run).

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 19

Kansas Football Opens as Slight Home Underdog Ahead of Baylor Game

The Kansas football team is reeling after dropping to 2-4 with a loss to K-State this past Saturday. The toughest stretch of the Jayhawks' schedule has passed, but they are still searching for their first Big 12 win of the campaign.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 8

2026 Big 12 Championship odds entering Week 6

Five weeks into the season, the Big 12 race is beginning to take shape. While the number of conference games grows every Saturday, most teams are already in the weeds.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 26

DJ Lagway throws two TDs in return as Baylor beats Colorado

DJ Lagway returned from a two-game absence to throw for two touchdowns, including a go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, and Baylor beat Colorado 23-13 in Waco, Texas, on Saturday in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / September 11

Baylor QB DJ Lagway to Miss Week 2 Matchup: Report

Baylor will reportedly be without starting quarterback DJ Lagway for its Week 2 matchup against Prairie View A&M. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Lagway is not expected to play on Saturday as he continues to recover from the ankle injury he suffered in Baylor’s 17-16 loss to Auburn in Week 1.

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