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Has Baylor’s Michael Trigg been overhyped as college football’s top tight end?

Has Baylor’s Michael Trigg been overhyped as college football’s top tight end?

Star pass catcher Michael Trigg entered Week 8 as the face of Baylor’s offense and one of college football’s most productive tight ends. But in Baylor’s 42–36 loss to TCU, his Mackey Award campaign took a serious hit.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 16
Baylor's Michael Trigg named as frontrunner for prestigious tight end award

Baylor's Michael Trigg named as frontrunner for prestigious tight end award

Baylor tight end Michael Trigg is finally getting the national recognition his play deserves. The redshirt senior was named the John Mackey Award winner in Pro Football Focus’ midseason awards, given to the nation’s top tight end.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / October 16
Baylor vs. TCU: Pick vs. Spread and Top Storylines

Baylor vs. TCU: Pick vs. Spread and Top Storylines

The Baylor Bears will be searching for their third-straight win against TCU on Saturday, Oct. 18, after defeating Oklahoma State and Kansas State. Meanwhile, TCU comes into the Big 12 showdown looking to bounce back from a 41-28 loss to the KSU Wildcats.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 10
Baylor football TE Michael Trigg is predicted to go Round 1 in 2026 NFL Draft

Baylor football TE Michael Trigg is predicted to go Round 1 in 2026 NFL Draft

With the Baylor Bears being at just about the halfway point in the season, media outlets, scouts, and fans across the country have already turned their heads to mock drafts for the upcoming NFL Draft in April of 2026.

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The 'AP Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'AP Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Given the year, team and position, how many of these first-year defensive standouts since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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College Football News / Heartland College Sports / October 9
A New Big 12 Star is Starting to Show Up in 2026 First Round NFL Mock Drafts

A New Big 12 Star is Starting to Show Up in 2026 First Round NFL Mock Drafts

Baylor tight end Michael Trigg is starting to gain serious attention on the NFL radar, and now he’s creeping into first‑round mock drafts for 2026. Football insider KMAC on X recently listed Trigg at No. 28 overall to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Twitter, placing him firmly in premier territory.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 5
Two Baylor Bears receive national recognition after Week 6 win

Two Baylor Bears receive national recognition after Week 6 win

Following Baylor's first home win of the season and their second win in conference, a pair of Bears received some national recognition for their standout performances in the thrilling comeback victory against Kansas State.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 5
CFB Week 6 winners, losers: Miami rises to the top

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: Miami may be the best team in the country

With a memorable Week 6 in the books, here are the winners and losers from the weekend in college football.

BYU ran awesome fake FG that completely fooled West Virginia
Marcel Reed leads No. 6 Texas A&M over Mississippi State
No. 11 Texas Tech remains undefeated, QB Behren Morton lights up Houston
No. 24 Virginia edges Louisville in OT behind J’Mari Taylor’s game-winner
No. 1 Ohio State steamrolls Minnesota
Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / October 4
Big 12 Fans, Michael Trigg is a Problem

Big 12 Fans, Michael Trigg is a Problem

Baylor tight end Michael Trigg is putting on a show in Waco today, and Kansas State’s defense has had no answers for him. Through three and a half quarters, Trigg has exploded for seven catches and 148 receiving yards, slicing through one of the most physical secondaries in the Big 12 like it’s nothing.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 30
One Baylor player earns spot on PFF's Big 12 Team of the Week

One Baylor player earns spot on PFF's Big 12 Team of the Week

The Baylor Bears had one player make his season debut on Pro Football Focus' Big 12 Team of the Week. Tight end Michael Trigg was the lone Bear on PFF's list, marking the fifth week in a row a Baylor player has appeared on the list.

College Football News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 19
Baylor Player Sun Devils Must Watch: Tight End Michael Trigg

Baylor Player Sun Devils Must Watch: Tight End Michael Trigg

TEMPE -- Kenny Dillingham's Arizona State program is actively seeking to avoid opening Big 12 play with a loss for the second consecutive season this Saturday against the Baylor Bears.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 3

Baylor star named player of the week in efforts against Auburn

Following his outstanding efforts on Friday night against Auburn, Baylor tight end Michael Trigg was named as the national tight end of the week. The weekly award is handed by the John Mackey Award.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 15, 2024
LOOK: Former Ole Miss TE Michael Trigg Commits to Power 5 Program

LOOK: Former Ole Miss TE Michael Trigg Commits to Power 5 Program

There was a time where quarterback Jaxson Dart and tight end Michael Trigg were a package deal. That time has now passed. The duo transferred to the Ole Miss Rebels from the USC Trojans prior to the 2022 season, but that is where their paths began to diverge.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 23, 2023

Former Ole Miss TE Michael Trigg Enters Transfer Portal

OXFORD — Former Ole Miss Rebels tight end Michael Trigg has entered the transfer portal, he announced on Saturday. Trigg announced his decision on X, the platform previously known as Twitter.

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