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.

Basketball

Cameron Carr’s huge NBA Draft Combine performances have him moving into NBA lottery conversations.

DJ Lagway and Jadon Porter celebrating a score in Spring Ball

Football

Baylor spring ball is underway, with strong leadership, improved chemistry, and a defense embracing a more aggressive identity heading into 2026.

Football

Sawyer Robertson and Michael Trigg drew attention after working with Jon Gruden, as both Baylor standouts continue to rise on NFL Draft boards.

Cooper Lovelace only allowed one sack for Northwestern in 2024.

Football

Baylor lands OL Cooper Lovelace late in the portal, adding experience and depth to an interior line still searching for answers entering 2026.

RG3 has his eyes set on the Olympic games in 2028.

Football

Former Baylor QB Robert Griffin III announced he will pursue a spot on Team USA’s flag football roster for the 2028 Olympics.

Isaac Williams IV drives to the hoop against Arizona State Tuesday morning.

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.

Jacob Haddadin

Joined: Nov 2, 2025

Ranking The Five Starting Quarterbacks of the Dave Aranda Era at Baylor

More Access, Less Opportunity: What a 24-Team Playoff Means for Baylor Football

Predicting Baylor Football’s 2026 Kickoff Times Game-by-Game

Baylor Has a Chance to Turn Heads at the Players Era Tournament This November

Basketball

Cameron Carr’s NBA Draft Rise Continues After Explosive Combine Showing

Football

Three Early Takeaways from Baylor Spring Ball

Football

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

Football

Baylor Adds Veteran OL Cooper Lovelace Late in Portal

Football

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

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

Baylor’s Offensive Line Faces Massive Reset Entering 2026

Baylor Reloads the Safety Room for 2026

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