Baylor vs. BYU Week 2 Staff Predictions
An early season top-25 matchup between the BYU Cougars and Baylor Bears has the potential to be a game of the year contender.
These two teams met last season as well, with the Bears handing the Cougars a 38-24 loss in Waco. Now, the Bears will travel to Provo, looking to make it two straight wins against the Cougars.
Doing so, though, will be easier said than done as winning on the road in a hostile environment is a tall task, regardless of who you are. Both teams are coming off of blowout victories to open their seasons in Week 1, meaning this game will be the first true litmus test for where they stand this season.
In Week 1 the Cougars took on the South Florida Bulls, cruising to a 50-21 blowout victory. Meanwhile, the Bears dismantled the Albany Great Danes to the tune of a 69-10 blowout.
Here are the predictions of the Inside the Bears Staff going into Saturday's game.
Logan Collier, Staff Writer: Maybe the best Big 12 game this week, Baylor should continue where they left off in 2022 and pummel the Cougars. The Bears are imposing on the front line, both offensively and defensively. BYU won’t be able to hang in the trenches here. Baylor 37, BYU 19
Zach Dimmitt, Staff Writer: BYU likely won't get enough credit for its potential ability to keep things close with the defending conference champs. But it's hard to see the Cougars coming out on top against a Dave Aranda-led defense that will only be more improved after last season's successful finish. Baylor 27, BYU 21
Matthew Postins, Staff Writer: BYU is out to prove it's Big 12 ready. Baylor is out to prove it’s building on last year’s success, even though it lost plenty of personnel from its Big 12 Championship team. It’s a great opportunity for both teams. Both teams are going to be prepared. I just have this hunch that Baylor goes in and steals it late. Baylor 33, BYU 30
Cole Thompson, Staff Writer: In what could be the game of the week, the Bears must be perfect. Provo is one of the more underrated atmospheres in college football, and the Cougars have the momentum in their home opener. The loss of players such as Jalen Pitre and Terrel Bernard is too much for the Bears to overcome. BYU 38, Baylor 27
Connor Zimmerlee, Staff Writer: Baylor gets another win over BYU, this time doing so in a hostile road environment. Baylor 31, BYU 21
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