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Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda on the sidelines against the UCF Knights during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

ESPN names Baylor's most 'impactful' 2026 commit

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CBS Sports ranks two Baylor players in top-150 of 2025 football season

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Baylor football loses more O-line depth as second lineman is set to transfer away

ESPN names Baylor football as a best fit for a top transfer QB

Baylor falls to First Four game versus conference rival in latest bracketology projections

Superior Baylor offensive guard earns prestigious national recognition

Baylor Bears in the NBA roundup ahead of Christmas

MSU QB Aidan Chiles enters portal, an option to replace Baylor's Sawyer Robertson?

This outstanding transfer QB should be a target for Baylor

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Nov 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) gestures before the snap against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

On3 links DJ Lagway to Baylor after hitting the transfer portal

Playmaking QB with Baylor ties enters transfer portal, Bears should make a push

Baylor football named a top-five team for a former 5-star QB

Starting Baylor O-lineman to enter the transfer portal

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Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda walks down the sidelines during the second quarter of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium

Baylor might not be done recruiting following the firing of Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore

aylor Bears running back Joseph Dodds (27) carries the ball against Houston Cougars linebacker Corey Platt Jr. (9) during the second half at McLane Stadium

Baylor football 2026 recruiting class superlatives for offensive signees

Oct 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda works the sideline during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Baylor slipping early in 2027 recruiting as four-star Kaden McCarty picks Texas A&M

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; The Baylor flags run the field prior to a game between the Baylor Bears and the UCF Knights at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Baylor on top 8 list for sensational 2027 QB

Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) in action against Baylor Bears cornerback Levar Thornton Jr. (25) during the second half at McLane Stadium

Baylor football 2026 recruiting class superlatives for defensive signees

Sep 3, 2022; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda cheers for this team during the first quarter against the Albany Great Danes at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dave Aranda praises four-star recruit London Smith as Baylor’s next go-to receiver

Oklahoma State safety Dylan Smith (11) celebrates recovering a fumble in the third quarter during an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and Tulsa at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.

Baylor in the early running for Oklahoma State safety

Oct 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda works the sideline during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Baylor plummets in 2026 recruiting rankings as Texas rivals surge ahead

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1 Baylor football player earns AP All-American honors

Safety Jacob Redding celebrating with teammates after his interception vs. SMU

September matchup between Baylor and SMU is CANCELED, replaced with another school

Jan 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baylor Bears safety Jalen Pitre (8) gestures after a play against the Mississippi Rebels in the second quarter of the 2022 Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images

Which former Baylor Bears will make the NFL playoffs?

Oct 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda works the sideline during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Dave Aranda gets a coaching evaluation from his former boss

Baylor Bears former quarterback Robert Griffin III leads the stadium in prayer before the game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at McLane Stadium

Where Baylor QB RGIII ranks among last 25 Heisman Trophy winners

Nov 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) makes a catch before being tackled by Baylor Bears safety DJ Coleman (33) during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

The reasons why 2025 Baylor football received low grades

6 Baylor football players earn AP All-Big 12

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

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Dec 14, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Taliah Scott (0) looks to pass as Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon (3) defends during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Taliah Scott injury derails Baylor as Texas dominates in rivalry return

Dec 10, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) scores a layup against Norfolk State Spartans forward Devon Ellis (11) during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Diaper Dandy: Comparing Baylor's 5-stars Tounde Yessoufou and VJ Edgecombe

Dec 10, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Baylor basketball assistant leaving the program

VJ Edgecombe against Norfolk St. last season.

Takeaways on Baylor Basketball's win against Norfolk St.

Dec 6, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew reacts against the Memphis Tigers during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Baylor slides in latest ESPN Bracketology projections following loss to Memphis

How to watch, listen to Baylor basketball vs. Norfolk State

Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew reacts against the Memphis Tigers during the second half at FedExForum

3 Keys to Baylor basketball defeating Norfolk State

Nov 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) stands on the court during a time out against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of an NBA Cup game at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Baylor Bears in the NBA round-up as December heats up

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Baylor Athletic Director, Doug McNamee

Baylor officially hires Doug McNamee as new AD, gives statement on joining Bears

Sep 11, 2021; Waco, Texas, USA; The United States flag drapes the field during the national anthem before the game between the Baylor Bears and the Texas Southern Tigers at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

3 Things the new Baylor AD should accomplish now

Baylor Athletic Director, Doug McNamee

Baylor set to hire Doug McNamee as Athletic Director

Baylor makes it official, announces Mack Rhoades’ departure and search for new AD

With Mack Rhoades OUT as athletic director, what are Baylor's options for replacement?

Baylor Bears pick up key transfer portal pitcher

Osu Vs Baylor

Baylor set to face Ole Miss, Texas at 2026 Astros Foundation College Classic

Big 12 Conference adds Power Four veteran as new CFO in major front office shift

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