Jacob Haddadin

Joined: Nov 2, 2025

Jacob is a contributor for Baylor Bears On SI. A lifelong sports fan, he started writing game reactions and opinion pieces during Baylor football and basketball seasons, turning that hobby into a growing presence in sports media. He brings an authentic, fan-driven voice to his work and is excited to keep building his voice and breaking down the topics Baylor fans are talking about every day.

DJ Lagway and Jadon Porter celebrating a score in Spring Ball

Basketball

Baylor’s season ends with an 83–79 loss to Arizona State in the Big 12 Tournament, closing the program’s most disappointing year since 2007.

The Baylor Offensive Line preparing for the 2025 season

Recruiting

Baylor is trending for 2027 OL Jordan Carraway. Landing the Texas prospect would give Dave Aranda and Austin Woods an early recruiting win in the trenches.

Dan Skillings with the Dunk in the non-conference early this season.

Basketball

Baylor faces a steep climb to an at-large bid. A Big 12 Tournament run, including wins over Iowa State and Texas Tech, could put the Bears on the bubble.

Head coach Scott Drew has a lot of work to do this offseason.

Basketball

Baylor enters the Big 12 Tournament as the No. 13 seed after a 6–12 conference season and faces Arizona State first with a difficult path awaiting in Kansas City.

Football

After heavy departures and coaching turnover, Baylor must rely on transfers and one returning starter to rebuild the offensive line in 2026.

Jacob Redding recorded a pick-six against Kansas State at McLane stadium in 2025.

Football

After an uneven 2025 campaign, Baylor’s safety room will look very different in 2026. Several departures opened the door for key transfer additions, giving new defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman experienced pieces to reshape the Bears’ secondary.

Levar Thornton Jr will lead the Baylor cornerback room in 2026.

Football

Turnover hits Baylor’s cornerbacks, but upgraded talent and new coach Jeremy Modkins brings cautious optimism for 2026.

Baylor Bears linebacker Travion Barnes (36) drops into coverage during Baylor's win against SMU at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Football

Baylor’s linebacker room enters 2026 with new faces, lingering questions, and high expectations as transfers and young talent try to replace major portal losses.

Tyce Armstrong made a dream debut for the Bears Friday night.

Baseball

Tyce Armstrong made NCAA history in his Baylor debut, launching three grand slams in a 15–2 win over New Mexico State, tying a record untouched for 50 years.

Football

After a disappointing 2025 season, Baylor rebuilt its defensive line through the portal and new coaching, aiming to fix run defense and pressure issues fast.

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

The questions surrounding Dave Aranda are only going to get louder as we get closer to the beginning of the 2026 season. Our panel of experts looked to tackle some of the biggest questions surrounding the football program.

Louis Brown with the touchdown against Samford.

Football

Baylor reloads at receiver with portal talent and young speed, giving the Bears a high ceiling in 2026 despite limited experience.

Jacob Haddadin

Joined: Nov 2, 2025

Three Early Takeaways from Baylor Spring Ball

Baylor Standout Sawyer Robertson Set to Feature on Jon Gruden’s QB Class

Baylor Adds Veteran OL Cooper Lovelace Late in Portal

Former Baylor QB Robert Griffin III Eyes 2028 Olympic Flag Football Roster

Basketball

Baylor’s Season Ends in Big 12 Tournament Loss to Arizona State

Recruiting

Baylor Closing In on Commitment from Highly Recruited 2027 Offensive Lineman

Basketball

Baylor March Madness Resume Tracker: What Bears Need to Make NCAA Tournament

Basketball

Baylor Opens Big 12 Tournament Against Arizona State With Tough Path Ahead

Football

Baylor’s Offensive Line Faces Massive Reset Entering 2026

Football

Baylor Reloads the Safety Room for 2026

Football

Turnover and Talent: Breaking Down Baylor’s Cornerbacks Entering 2026

Football

Baylor’s Linebackers Face a Tough Reset After Portal Losses

Tyce Armstrong Makes NCAA History with Three Grand Slams in Baylor Debut

A New Identity Up Front: Inside Baylor’s Defensive Line Rebuild

Baylor Football Roundtable: Four Big Questions Surrounding Dave Aranda

A New Era at Wide Receiver: Baylor Reloads Through the Portal