Tyler Gillum

Tyler Gillum

Joined: Feb 3, 2026

Tyler is a writer for Baylor Bears On SI with a deep focus on football and basketball. Professional stat cruncher and high school athlete. Passionate NFL, college, and NBA fan. I love sports and want to put that passion into my writing.

Sep 19, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Jayden McGowan (15) breaks away from Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defensive back Sam Fongang (1) on a touchdown reception during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones

Sep 12, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda on the sidelines during the first half against the Prairie View A&M Panthers at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones

Sep 5, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Gavin Freeman (6) celebrates after a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis

Sep 12, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Edward Griffin (14) throws a pass against the Prairie View A&M Panthers during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones

Football

Strong win with backup Nate Bennett leading the way for this offense. PFF grades show a truly dominating defensive performance.

Nov 11, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda looks on during the fourth quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell

Football

Baylor gets their first home game against an interesting and explosive Prairie View A&M team. What does Baylor need to focus on to build confidence?

Football

The season starts now; Baylor & Auburn collide in Week 1 with everything to prove on neutral turf. These 3 matchups will likely decide the game.

Oct 26, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Football

With game week right around the corner, we are going to dive into a few positions that you should keep your eye on for the first few weeks of the season.

Jul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Baylor defensive end Kyler Jordan and linebacker Kyland Reed take questions from reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III

Football

While success comes from a while teams execution, I believe these five players will be a major determinant in the execution of changing this program back to what it once was.

Football

Joe Klanderman brings a completely new aggression and identity to this Baylor defense that has gone through a lot of rough patches since 2023. After bleeding 30-plus points per game since 2023, Baylor has called in Joe Klanderman.

Football

This Baylor football team right now feels nothing like it did this time last year. After a season that was defined by growing pains and a ton of collective frustration, the Bears head into this fall looking like a different team.

Feb 10, 2020; Austin, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew has words with an official in the first half of the game against the Texas Longhorns at Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter

Recruiting

Five-star forward Moussa Kamissoko revealed the nine schools that he will be visiting in the next few months, with his visit to Baylor scheduled for October 16th.

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; 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. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank

Redshirt freshman Taz Williams Jr. got hurt during a scrimmage on Friday. We are going to look at a few receivers I have in mind who will need to step up in Taz's place and be a reliable piece for the Bears.

Sep 2, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; A Baylor Bears player holds up his helmet after the game against the Northwestern State Demons at McLane Stadium. The Bears defeat the Demons 55-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Heres a few bold predictions that I absolutely think could happen for the Bears this year.

A breakdown of the starting lineup for this newly revamped Baylor Bears defense this season.

Nov 23, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda talks with players on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina

Here is a breakdown of what Baylor’s offensive depth chart is shaping up to be after two weeks of Fall Camp.