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.
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.
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.
Baylor Basketball has not had the season they likely envisioned when the season started. With just over a month left in the season, some of our writers gave their thoughts on three questions surrounding them.
Tony Livingston, a Florida transfer TE, is visiting Baylor University today. He played two seasons with DJ Lagway and fits the flexible TE role Baylor loses with Michael Trigg heading to the NFL.
After a hot start, Baylor was physically overwhelmed by No. 7 Houston, falling 77–55 to drop to 0–3 in Big 12 play exposing major concerns going forward.
Baylor continues to attack the transfer portal, landing productive edge rusher Garrick Ponder from Southern Miss to help rebuild a pass rush that struggled badly in 2025.
DJ Lagway’s Baylor commitment already faces turbulence, as Ole Miss and others circle. The next week could decide whether Baylor’s hope holds or collapses again.
