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Full UCF Knights - Baylor Bears Highlights

11/01/2025

Football is a staple of Baylor's Homecoming - the oldest such tradition in the nation. Throughout the longstanding institution, there have been numerous memorable moments that magnify the occasion.

5 games that defined Baylor Homecoming history - The Baylor Lariat

Baylor has an overall homecoming record of 50-44-4. Those four ties may be the most interesting - or the worst - homecoming games in green and gold history.

Four times the Bears stalemated on homecoming - The Baylor Lariat

Baylor wide receiver record holder reflects on the homecoming festivities and the weekend's affects on the game.

Former Baylor player on balancing homecoming festivities, football focus - The Baylor Lariat

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Fresh QB Grades 🔠

How the country's top signal-callers stack up after Week 9 ➡️

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Top 25 Rankings After Week 9

Elite football in the SEC and a shakeup in the Group of Five playoff chase headlines Week 9

Baylor has taken a step back on the ground since last season, dropping from 4.9 to 4.2 yards per carry as multiple linemen and starting running back Bryson Washington have dealt with injuries.

Baylor OL coach Miller no longer with program due to 'personal matter' - The Baylor Lariat

The Bears fell in a 24-0 hole during the second quarter of Saturday's loss, which marked the program's worst offensive performance of the season.

Baylor stumbles out of gate in blowout loss to No. 21 Cincinnati - The Baylor Lariat

Full Baylor Bears - Cincinnati Bearcats Highlights

10/25/2025

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Week 9 Betting Locks 🔒

Expert picks ATS for Oklahoma-Ole Miss, other top games ➡️

Three of Baylor's highest-impact players this season are former walk-ons. The now stars had to earn their way to becoming household names among Baylor fans.

You'll never walk alone: Former walk-ons star for Baylor football - The Baylor Lariat

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Top CFB QB Grades 🔠

How the nation's top signal-callers fared in Week 8 ➡️

Baylor has boasted some of college football's biggest names at the quarterback position. Here are the top five Baylor signal-callers from the past 25 years.

Sports Take: Top 5 Baylor Quarterbacks from the 2000's - The Baylor Lariat

The annual grudge match between the Bears and Horned Frogs consistently comes down to the thinnest of margins. With this much history, every game is an instant classic.

Kicking into gear: Baylor preps for Bluebonnet Battle against TCU - The Baylor Lariat

After a much-needed bye week for Baylor football, the team continues to prep for the Bluebonnet Battle against TCU. The Bears enter Week 8 focused on mental strength and a consistently fast pace of play.

Baylor preps for Bluebonnet Battle after recovery-focused bye week - The Baylor Lariat

Baylor football will look to separate itself coming out of the bye week. Energy and intensity are pushing the Bears toward Fort Worth.

Rivalry-week energy fuels Baylor ahead of TCU game - The Baylor Lariat

Auburn announced Monday that its 2026 matchup with Baylor will be moved to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the Aflac Kickoff Game for NIL opportunities. The move is the first of its kind in college football and is expected to generate $5 million for Auburn players.

Auburn moves 2026 matchup against Baylor to Atlanta, cites NIL opportunities - The Baylor Lariat

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Big 12 Dunks on Venables 🤐

Conference social media account pulls up HC's stats

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Auburn Moves Opener for NIL

2026 home game vs. Baylor moved to Atlanta to 'secure marketing assets and promotional appearances'

With circus-level catches and YACs to the max, Trigg might be one of the best and most unique tight ends in the nation.

Sports take: Tight end Michael Trigg leads Baylor offense - The Baylor Lariat

Baylor TE's Cold Stare Down 🥶

Michael Trigg standing on business after INSANE one-handed sideline grab

Baylor football has struggled at home, going 1-2 at McLane Stadium with losses to Auburn and Arizona State. They hope to take back home-field advantage in a physical fight against an underwhelming Kansas State team.

Baylor football seeks to 'destroy' opponents, win first FBS home game - The Baylor Lariat

Expert picks for Miami-Florida State, other top games 📲

Week 6 Betting Locks 🔒

DALLAS - The watch list for the ninth annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year was announced on Tues., a group that includes 67 of the nation's top leaders in college football, including Baylor's own quarterback Sawyer Robertson.

FB's Sawyer Robertson Named to Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List - Baylor

How the nation's best signal-callers stack up after Week 5 📲

Grading Top QBs 🔠

IRVING, Texas - Baylor football quarterback Sawyer Robertson continues to impress as he was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for Week Five after a five-touchdown performance in BU's 45-27 win on the road over Oklahoma State.

FB's Sawyer Robertson Claims Week Five Conference Offensive Award - Baylor

STILLWATER, Okla. - As much as Sawyer Robertson throwing for 393 yards and four touchdowns is certainly what made the Baylor football engine go in Saturday's 45-27 win over Oklahoma State, Dave Aranda said the Bears' "identity" is a will-killing running game.

'THAT'S BAYLOR FOOTBALL' - Baylor

Bears Notch Third Win in Stillwater Since WW2

Robertson's Five-TD Game Pushes Baylor Past OSU in Stillwater - Baylor

Baylor's run game fell short in its season opener against Auburn, with redshirt sophomore running back Bryson Washington leading the team with 54 yards. Washington has since found his momentum, hitting the century mark in each of the next three games.

Washington, run game finding rhythm after slow start to season - The Baylor Lariat

SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12 to discuss variety of CFP formats, including expansion to 32 teams (Yahoo)

P4 Teams Plotting CFP Change 😈

IRVING, Texas - Baylor football redshirt senior quarterback Sawyer Robertson has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy, as announced Wednesday by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF).

Sawyer Robertson Named Campbell Trophy Semifinalist - Baylor

How the nation's best signal-callers fared in Week 4 📲

Grading Top QBs 🔠

When looking back at close games, there are always key factors that decide the outcome of the game. For Baylor on Saturday night, it was the run game, which underperformed and contributed heavily to the loss.

Sports Take: Baylor run game underwhelms in conference-opening loss - The Baylor Lariat

Bears to face Oklahoma State on Saturday in Stillwater

ASU's Walk-Off Field Goal Clips Baylor, 27-24 - Baylor

Baylor Upsets No. 17 SMU 😮

Bears' game-winning FG in 2OT knocks off Mustangs

Sawyer Robertson leads the Big 12 with 1,070 yards passing and has received some early-season Heisman buzz. He joins LSU's Garrett Nussmeier and Penn State's Drew Allar as the company's latest college signees.

Baylor QB Robertson signs with Nike - The Baylor Lariat

Calling our shot on Texas Tech-Utah, every other matchup 📲

Picks for Every Week 4 Game 🔮

Baylor football will look to put pressure on Arizona State by winning the battle along the line of scrimmage and forcing the Sun Devils to make key mistakes in the conference opener.

Baylor football homes in on trenches ahead of Big 12 opener against Arizona State - The Baylor Lariat

If Baylor wins a Big 12 championship this season, Dave Aranda's legacy would be cemented as the best head football coach to come through Waco.

Sports Take: Second Big 12 title would make Aranda Baylor's GOAT football coach - The Baylor Lariat

TYLER, Texas - Baylor football redshirt sophomore running back Bryson Washington has been named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Honorable Mention for Week 3, as announced Tuesday by the organization.

FB's Bryson Washington Named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Honorable Mention - Baylor

IRVING, Texas - For the second week in a row, Baylor football has claimed a Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week honor with junior punter Palmer Williams being recognized for his Saturday's performance.

FB's Palmer Williams Earns Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week - Baylor

Baylor won decisively against Samford at McLane Stadium Saturday, 42-7. The defense put on its best showing to date, but still has room to improve before the first Big 12 game next week.

Sports Take: Baylor defense holds line against Samford - The Baylor Lariat

"Some of the Sawyer that we saw today was maybe the Sawyer from two years ago or further back," head coach Dave Aranda said. "We've got to get the Sawyer that we've got now, we've got to get him back to himself as last year or the beginning of this year.

Sports Take: Baylor QB play was underwhelming, mismanaged - The Baylor Lariat

The Bears struggled in the second half, but still won their final nonconference game in unquestioned fashion. Bryson Washington ran for two touchdowns and the defense forced three interceptions in the winning effort.

Baylor fights through mental 'fog', knocks off Samford 42-7 - The Baylor Lariat

After winning a double-overtime thriller against SMU, Baylor will host FCS Samford. The Bears look to breeze by a winless Bulldogs team.

Baylor football closes nonconference slate with tune-up game against Samford - The Baylor Lariat

Despite a high-flying passing offense, the Bears' run game and defense have lagged. After Baylor (1-1, 0-0) secured its first ranked win in three seasons with a 48-45 victory over No. 17 SMU, those groups will look to build on the momentum shift.

Baylor football's defense, run game to build on Robertson's early success, key win over No. 17 SMU - The Baylor Lariat

Calling our shot on Georgia-Tennessee, more📲

Week 3 Predictions for Every Game 🔮

Through two games, no Power-conference quarterback has thrown for more yards than Baylor's Sawyer Robertson. National pundits have begun to take notice.

Robertson ascends Heisman watch lists after prolific start to season - The Baylor Lariat

Breaking down Arch, Cade, Mateer, more 📲

Week 2 Grades for Top QBs 🔠

As Baylor's final non-conference matchup of the season approaches, the Bears are still picking up the pieces of their defensive puzzle.

Baylor football seeks to improve 'self-inflicted wounds' on defense, ground attack - The Baylor Lariat

Following Baylor's 48-45 double-overtime win over no. 17 SMU Saturday, the Bears' defense is still battling to find consistency in its play.

Defense searches for sustainability following 2OT shootout at SMU - The Baylor Lariat

WACO, Texas - Baylor football quarterback Sawyer Robertson has racked up a bevy of national and conference awards after his standout performance in BU's 48-45 win at No. 17/16 SMU on Saturday.

FB's Sawyer Robertson Racks Up Week Two Awards - Baylor

Bears Tie It Up 👀

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Baylor Denies SMU 😤

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Predicting Baylor vs. SMU 🔮

Both teams looking to add to their CFP resume

Dave Aranda's squad is headed up I-35 to reignite an old Southwest Conference rivalry that hasn't been played since 2016.

Baylor saddles up for rivalry renewal with No. 17 SMU - The Baylor Lariat

Calling our shot ATS for Michigan-Oklahoma and top matchups 📲

Week 2 Expert Betting Locks 🔒

Where the top 20 QBs stand in early September 📲

Grading Robertson After Week 1 🔠

Baylor Senior Had Seven Grabs for 99 yards vs. Auburn

Michael Trigg Named Mackey Award TE of the Week - Baylor

Calling our shot on Michigan-Oklahoma, every other Week 2 contest 📲

Predictions for Every Game 🔮

🚨 New CFB AP Poll Rankings

🏆 OSU takes No. 1 😱 Bama almost falls out 📳 Full poll after Week 1

Best of Big 12 Traditions 🏈

Get hyped for Week 1

OSU takes No. 1. Bama almost falls out. Full release here 📲

Latest CFB AP Ranking 📝

Bears face off with No. 16/16 SMU on Saturday in Dallas

Auburn Tops Baylor Football in Season Opener - Baylor

😤 Winner: Tommy Castellanos 😬 Loser: Arch Hype Train 📲 Full breakdown

CFB Week 1 Winners/Losers ✍️

Baylor OL's Forehead Gash 🩸

Coleton Price took a tough hit on previous play

The Bears are set to host an SEC opponent at McLane Stadium for the first time.

Baylor football readies for season-opening clash with Auburn - The Baylor Lariat

Picks for Ohio State-Texas, Clemson-LSU and more 📲

Week 1 Expert Betting Locks 🔒

Coming into 2025, head coach Dave Aranda brought in 13 defensive transfers to help invigorate that side of the ball and lift Baylor to contender status.

Baylor's defense looks to right the wrongs from last season with rebuilt leadership, core - The Baylor Lariat

We picked the most important player for every Power Four team 📲

Predicting Every Power 4 Team's MVP 🤩

Baylor's secondary has been a point of struggle for the past three seasons, but senior safety Devyn Bobby will not stand for that reputation anymore.

Senior safety Bobby is king of the hill - The Baylor Lariat

Bears honoring former player and those affected by Central Texas flooding this season. (📸 via @BUFootball on X)

Baylor's Helmet Decals 💚

The Lariat sports staff makes its picks for the upcoming season.

Sports Take: 2025 Baylor football season predictions - The Baylor Lariat

While eyes have been on redshirt senior wide receiver Josh Cameron leading the group and sixth-year Ashtyn Hawkins getting his final year of eligibility, head coach Dave Aranda and receiving coach Dallas Baker have been building up the receiver core with multiple transfers.

Catching up: key transfers to add depth behind proven Baylor WR corps - The Baylor Lariat

These players enter the 2025 season as some of the biggest names in the sport 🤩

CFB's Best Returning Players 🏆

Teams outside the Top 25 that are capable of a surprise run 📲

Baylor is Capable of CFP Run🏆

Keaton Thomas spearheads a revamped linebacking core.

'Play green': Inside linebackers set the tone for Baylor's defense - The Baylor Lariat

Watch: Ranking Top 10 CFB WRs 📈

🧐 Ryan Williams vs. Jeremiah ⭐️ Young stars on the rise 📳 Breaking it down before season

As summer rolls into the upcoming semester, the Editorial Board sat down to introduce ourselves and share the messages we want to bring into this new year.

Meet the Editorial Board: Advice for the new year - The Baylor Lariat

Unlike past seasons, Baylor won't have the luxury of easing into the schedule.

The grind starts early: Bears set for one of college football's toughest runs - The Baylor Lariat

Baylor's offensive line has become a force to be reckoned with in the Big 12.

'The Union': How Baylor's offensive line plans to conquer the trenches - The Baylor Lariat

The Bears will wear a special helmet decal during the 2025 season to honor the redshirt freshman who was killed in a shooting in his hometown, Greenville, Miss. Baylor's home opener against Auburn on Aug. 29 will also include a moment of silence before kickoff honoring Foster and his family, who will be in attendance.

Baylor football to honor defensive lineman killed in shooting with helmet decal - The Baylor Lariat

Baylor football to bring back chrome throwback helmets for season opener.

Attack of the chromes - The Baylor Lariat

QB Great to Join John Morris, Ricky Thompson on Call of BU Football Games

Nick Florence to Join Baylor Sports Media Network - Baylor

Cam. Tebow. Reggie. The top 25 of the last 25 years 📲

B/R's Best Players of the Century 🏆

Ranking QB-WR Duos ✌️

👀 Arch vs. Jeremiah for No. 1 😴 Clemson underrated? 📳 Debating LIVE ahead of season

Best players, top storylines, more 📲

Big 12 Preview, Predictions 🔮

Football vs. Auburn Football Matchup to Include Special Halftime Performance

Baylor Athletics Reveals First Drone Show for Aug. 29 - Baylor

Show Starts Wednesday with AD Mack Rhoades IV

Baylor Coach's Show Fall Lineup Revealed - Baylor

Outlet picks historic CFB teams to celebrate 100th anniversary of list 📲

AP's All-Time All Americans 🌟

Pairings from Texas, Ohio State, more 📲

CFB's Best Defensive Duos 💪

Tandems poised to drive CFP pushes in '25 📲

Bears Amongst Best Offensive Duos

Drew Allar, Garrett Nussmeier lead the way but Arch left off preseason list 📲

2025 Manning Award Watchlist 📝

NEW ORLEANS - Baylor football quarterback Sawyer Robertson has been named to the 2025 Manning Award Watch List, as announced Thursday by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

FB's Sawyer Robertson Named to Manning Award Watch List - Baylor

Baylor junior running back Dawson Pendergrass suffered a season-ending foot injury during fall camp and will undergo surgery, head football coach Dave Aranda confirmed to reporters Saturday.

Baylor RB Dawson Pendergrass ruled out for season with foot injury - The Baylor Lariat

NEW YORK - Baylor football tight end Michael Trigg has been named to the 2025 John Mackey Award preseason watch list, as announced Friday.

FB's Michael Trigg Tabbed to John Mackey Award Watch List - Baylor

NEW YORK - Baylor football center Coleton Price has been named to the 2025 Rimington Trophy preseason watch list, as announced Friday.

FB's Coleton Price Named to Rimington Trophy Watch List - Baylor

FORT WORTH, Texas - Baylor football quarterback Sawyer Robertson has been named to the 2025 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Preseason Watch List, as announced Thursday by the Davey O'Brien Foundation.

FB's Sawyer Robertson Selected to Davey O'Brien Award Watch List - Baylor

WACO, Texas - Baylor football punter Palmer Williams has been named a Second-Team Preseason All-American, as announced Wednesday by The Sporting News.

FB's Palmer Williams Picks Up Another Preseason All-America Nod - Baylor

DALLAS - Baylor football running back Bryson Washington has been named to the Doak Walker Award preseason watch list, as announced Tuesday by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum.

FB's Bryson Washington Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List - Baylor

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Baylor football punter Palmer Williams has been named to the Ray Guy Award preseason watch list, as announced Friday by the Augusta Sports Council.

FB's Palmer Williams Lands on Ray Guy Award Watch List - Baylor

ATLANTA, Ga. - Baylor football redshirt senior quarterback Sawyer Robertson has been named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, as announced Thursday by the Wuerffel Foundation.

FB's Sawyer Robertson Tabbed to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List - Baylor

DALLAS - Baylor football offensive lineman Omar Aigbedion has been named to the 2025 Outland Trophy Watch List, as announced Tuesday by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

FB Omar Aigbedion Selected to Outland Trophy Watch List - Baylor

Tigers offered around $200M to join conference (Yahoo Sports)

Big 12 Rejects Memphis' Bid

Five looming issues across the sport one month before kickoff 📲

Key CFB Questions 🧐

Five under-the-radar elements of the upcoming campaign everyone should know 📲

Biggest X-Factors for '25 Season 🧠

Dave Aranda Presser 🎙️

Baylor HC responds to questions at Big 12 Media Day

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Deion's Salary-Cap Idea Won't Fix CFB 💰

NIL has created a free-for-all, but here's why a cap won't clean things up 📲

CFP exec says no leading contender

'Everything's on the Table' for CFP Expansion

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Breakdown of New NIL Rules 💰

Everything you need to know about college sports' new NIL rules 🤑

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Four-Star DB Davontrae Kirkland Kicks Off Baylor's 2027 Class

Baylor Football secured its first commitment for the 2027 recruiting class on Saturday, as rising safety Davontrae Kirkland, a four-star prospect and Waco University High standout, pledged to stay home and wear the green and gold. https://twitter.com/GPowersScout/status/1933981786658275657

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Scout: Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson is 'What Everyone Wants' Drew Allar to Be

Three Thoughts on Lindy Sports' Baylor Football Preview

The Baylor Bears are coming off a season that saw them start slowly and finish fast in 2024, as the Bears set themselves up for a potentially great 2025. Baylor started last season 2-4, putting more heat on head coach Dave Aranda's job.

Baylor football has revealed its 2025 Baylor football season opener vs. Auburn game theme as Blackout on the Brazos, the department announced today.

Blackout on the Brazos: 2025 Baylor Football vs. Auburn Game Theme Revealed - Baylor

Baylor football has announced six of its seven game themes for the 2025 season, which includes several color outs and calls to action for fan participation this season.

2025 Baylor Football Game Themes Announced - Baylor

◾ Hawaii vs. Arizona Week 1 on TNT ◾ Kent State at Texas Tech Week 2 📲 Tap for full schedule

Big 12 Kickoffs Set 🏈

Latest game features real-life HCs and stadium noise hits different 🎥

EA CFB 26 Trailer 🔥

Alex Foster, Baylor football's 18-year-old defensive lineman, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning in a shooting in Mississippi.

Baylor Football's Alex Foster dies at 18 - The Baylor Lariat

School announces 18-year-old Alex Foster passed away unexpectedly

Baylor Football Player Dies

Big 12 Commish on CFP 🏆

Brett Yormark defends 5+11 format amid pressure from Big Ten, SEC ▶️

Execs voted to seed teams based on committee’s rankings and not conference championships (Yahoo)

CFP Moves to Straight Seeding

Updated playoff would no longer grant automatic first-round byes to conference champions

CFP Changes 'Nearing Consensus'

Under-the-radar transfers that will have a huge impact 📲

Why Barnes Will Thrive With Baylor

Updated rankings after Spring Transfer Portal Window 📲

Baylor Makes B/R's Top 25

Brett Yormark agrees to 3-year deal that will run through 2030 (ESPN)

Big 12 Commish Gets Extension

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Projecting Best Units in Each Conference🚂

Baylor RBs Amongst Best in CFB

Baldwin, Jones, Ma'ae, Presley, Randolph Sign NFL Free Agent Deals

Five Baylor FB Greats Ink Free-Agent Deals - Baylor

Flowing through a youth skills challenge and nine-period open practice, Baylor wrapped up spring football with the inaugural Baylor Blitz Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium.

Football conquers first Baylor Blitz, wraps up spring camp with 'expectations' - The Baylor Lariat

After losing Matt Jones to the eligibility clock, the Bears brought in multiple big-resume transfers from Group of Six programs to compete for the other starting job.

Keaton Thomas anchors rebuilt inside linebacking unit - The Baylor Lariat

The Bears lost their top two JACKs from last season, with Garmon Randolph and Steve Linton attempting to catch on in the NFL.

'Pressure is a privilege': Baylor rebuilding outside linebacker depth through transfer portal - The Baylor Lariat