Anthony Thomas

Joined: Oct 14, 2025

Tony comes to On SI with six years of experience writing about sports online. His work has been published on such sites as The Gridiron News, Mike Farrell Sports, YardBarker, Athlon Sports and College Football Backers. Tony is a U.S. Air Force veteran and is a member of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

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

Football

The Baylor Bears are now looking for a new defensive line coach now that Inoke Breckterfield is going home to his alma mater, Oregon State.

Recruiting

A legacy recruit, 4-star WR London Smith, has signed with Baylor. Smith posted over 1,400 receiving yards and 24 TDs in senior season at Waco (TX) University High.

Nov 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda reacts on the sidelines during the second half against the Houston Cougars at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Recruiting

With Sawyer Robertson out of eligibility, coach Dave Aranda may have found a talented replacement in talented 2026 QB Quinn Murphy.

Oct 19, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; A general view of a Baylor Bears helmet on the sidelines before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Football

The Baylor football program has suffered yet another loss on the recruiting trail. 2026 OL Marcus Page Jr. decommitted from the Bears and flipped to the Rice Owls.

Nov 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Josh Cameron (34) makes a touchdown catch against Houston Cougars defensive back Will James (15) during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Football

Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson, WR Josh Cameron and TE Michael Trigg have accepted invitations on Sunday to play in the prestigious Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL in January.

Nov 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears running back Joseph Dodds (27) carries the ball for a touchdown during the second half against the Houston Cougars at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Football

At his final post-game press conference of the 2025 season, Dave Aranda was asked about the priorities in this offseason in preparation for the 2026 campaign. This is what he said.

Nov 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) passes the ball as Houston Cougars defensive lineman Eddie Walls III (90) gives chase during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Football

Baylor came into their season finale against Houston needing a win to become bowl eligible. They did not get it.

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats linebacker Taye Brown (6) attempts to take the ball out of the hands of the Baylor Bears during the fourth quarter of the game at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Football

Three key contributors to the Baylor football team are banged up ahead of the finale vs Houston and are listed as out for today's game.

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears tight end Michael Trigg (1) against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

It's Senior Day on Saturday as the Baylor Bears host the Houston Cougars in the final regular season game for both teams. A victory by the Bears makes them bowl-eligible.