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Baylor's Gavin Freeman Tops Big 12, Leads Jeremiah Smith, Just Behind Malachi Toney in Key Stats

Pound for pound, Gavin Freeman might be one of the best current college football players. Sure, he doesn't have total yardage or touchdown count that Malachi Toney or Jeremiah Smith have, as they both sit at 1,000+ receiving yards and 13 TDs each.

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4 Studs, 3 Duds From Baylor's 25-24 Loss to Kansas

For the second week in a row, Baylor loses another game they were favored to win. Sure, the potential game winning field goal was blocked, but the Bears' offense was sorely lacking in this game once again.

College Football News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / October 15

TCU Football Scouting Report, What to Expect From Baylor in Waco

Baylor is one of the hottest teams in the Big 12. Winners of their last four games, the Bears enter Saturday’s matchup against TCU at 4–1 overall and 2–0 in conference play.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 27

Baylor WR Gavin Freeman Might be 5'8' — But Defenses Can't Stop Bears' New Star

Did you see Gavin Freeman's highlight hurdle against Colorado on Saturday? It was one of the finer football plays of the entire game, one that truly showed off just how determined Freeman is on each and every play.

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Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 17

Baylor NFL Stock Report: Week Two

Baylor's Week two performance was great all around. The Bears secured a 44-3 win against the FCS Jaguars and were dominant through the first half. The Bears slowed in the second half, with many backups getting game time.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 16

Baylor's Gavin Freeman Ahead of Jeremiah Smith, Malachi Toney in One Key Metric

When Baylor landed senior wide receiver Gavin Freeman from Oklahoma State, many players and coaches praised the pickup, saying he could easily be a 1,000-yard receiver and one of the nation's leading skill players at the end of the season.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 29

Baylor's Top 25 Players for 2026: Small but Mighty at Wide Receiver

One of the most exciting portions of the college football calendar from a fan perspective is finding who is entering the NCAA’s version of free agency.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 28

Why I'm Buying Stock in this Wide Receiver for Baylor Football

With fall camp right around the corner, Baylor is going to need some fresh faces to emerge this season in order to get the Bears back on the right side of winning.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 28

Why I'm Buying Stock in this Wide Receiver for Baylor Football

Transfer Gavin Freeman is the highest-paid playmaker on the team per The NIL Standard outside of DJ Lagway, pulling in over 750k for his senior season with the Bears.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / July 6

Baylor Football Hasn't Produced a 1,000-Yard WR Since 2019 — Gavin Freeman Looks to Change That

Baylor hasn't had a 1,000-yard receiver since Denzel Mims did so back in 2019. Tyquan Thornton was close in 2021, and Josh Cameron had a chance this past season, but the high-flying Bears haven't been able to produce one consistently.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / March 3

Baylor Transfer Already Leaves Bears and Heads Back to Original School

Hardley Gilmore's stay in Waco hardly lasted. On Tuesday, it was reported that Kentucky wide receiver Hardley Gilmore, who transferred to Baylor, is back in Lexington and will play for the Wildcats once again in 2026.

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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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 25

Tennessee finds replacement for transfer player that initially committed to Vols then signed elsewhere

The Tennessee Vols made an under-the-radar transfer addition on Sunday. According to On3's Steve Wiltfong and Pete Nakos, Idaho State transfer wide receiver Ian Duarte has committed to Tennessee.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 20

Tennessee Vols are reportedly bringing in a transfer wide receiver for a visit

The Tennessee Vols are reportedly showing interest in a transfer wide receiver. According to CBS Sports college football insiders Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz, the Vols are planning to host Idaho State wide receiver Ian Duarte on a transfer visit.

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Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 16

Oklahoma State Transfer Flips Commitment to Big 12 Rival

One of Oklahoma State’s top transfers will now be staying a little closer to Stillwater. On Thursday, OSU transfer Gavin Freeman reportedly flipped his transfer portal commitment to Baylor after originally committing to Tennessee earlier in the portal cycle.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 15

Team-leading transfer WR spurns Tennessee and commits to Baylor

Baylor isn't done finding weapons for new QB DJ Lagway. In fact, the Bears are trying to surround their prized signal caller with some underrated talent.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / April 2, 2025

Gavin Freeman Set to be Key Contributor for Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State is looking for a bounce-back season, and one of its returning receivers could play a key role. Known for his elusiveness in the open field, Gavin Freeman is back for his second year at OSU and looking to make an impact for the Cowboys.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 20, 2024

Oklahoma State Receivers With Redshirt Decisions to Make in Final Two Weeks

Oklahoma State’s redshirt situation has been interesting throughout the season, but only two players are unknown going into Week 13. The Cowboys have had a rough season, and they have struggled to do much of anything in conference play.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / August 5, 2024

Cowboys Wide Receiver Claims Transferring To Oklahoma State Was A 'No-Brainer'

The Oklahoma State Cowboys' fall training camp is underway. While they've yet to take on another football team, the arrival of the college football season is finally here.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 5, 2024

Former Oklahoma WR Gavin Freeman Announces Transfer to In-State Rival

On Sunday, former Oklahoma wide receiver Gavin Freeman announced that he will transfer to Oklahoma State. Freeman entered the transfer portal on Tuesday night after spending his first two seasons with the Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / May 1, 2024

Sooner Speedster Seeks New Horizons: Did Talent Overload Push Freeman Out?

Oklahoma Sooners fans may have been surprised by the late Tuesday evening announcement that wide receiver Gavin Freeman had entered the transfer portal.

Oklahoma Sooners News / NFL Analysis Network / May 1, 2024

Oklahoma Sooners Lose Wide Receiver To Transfer Portal

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Gavin Freeman has declared his intention to enter the transfer portal after spending two seasons in Norman. Freeman arrived at OU as a walk-on from Heritage Hall (OK), following the footsteps of his father, Jason Freeman, who previously played tight end for the Sooners.