Social Media's reaction to Baylor's 41-17 loss at Arizona

Baylor's offense started on fire, converting both its first and second drives for touchdowns. Disappointingly, the defense did not come out with the same fire and gave up touchdowns on Arizona's first and second drives. Baylor would have their third drive end empty-handed with a missed Connor Hawkins field goal. This would be remedied by a rare occurrence: the Baylor defense forcing a turnover. DJ Coleman grabbed a tipped pass, giving the Bears the ball back right before the end of the half. The offense would capitalize and go up 17-14 at the half.

In the second half, the Baylor offense struggled, while the defense found its footing after Arizona scored on the opening drive of the half. Arizona held a 4-point lead heading into the fourth. Baylor gets the ball back down only 4 with 10 minutes remaining in the quarter and inexplicably loses the game by 24 points after a continuous series of unfortunate events for the Bears.

Social media was slightly distracted after the news that was dropped yesterday about Dave Aranda returning in 2026. There was slightly less chatter about the game, as President Livingstone's message has created a feeling of apathy from the fanbase. Here are some of the things Bears fans had to say about the game and the state of the program.

One of the saddest parts of the slide into mediocrity for me is the decreased twitter chatter during games.
— Be yoU 💚💛🐻 (@brandyisme) November 22, 2025

Frustration with the defense and lack of complimentary football

Can anyone remember a time where the 2025 Baylor Bears got a sack? I genuinely cannot.
— jared 🐻 (@jaredismyname_) November 22, 2025

So we are going to have to score every possession to win.
— The Baylor Observer (@BaylorObserver) November 22, 2025

That old familiar sting pic.twitter.com/TJ5J2VAcWr
— NickOso (@heightofidiocy) November 22, 2025

Just cruel and unusual punishment for Baylor fans. Invent new ways to lose, just consistent pain for the viewers.
— The Baylor Observer (@BaylorObserver) November 22, 2025

We force a missed FG then fumbled then gave up a 30 yard TD run 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
— ✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾✊🏽 (@_bigmo__) November 22, 2025

More calls for Aranda to go

Can you imagine putting out that statement yesterday?
— Colt Barber (@Colt_Barber) November 22, 2025

There’s just nothing to be optimistic about with @BUFootball. We are a bottom 4 team in the Big 12 and running it back with the same HC. I know our recruiting class is legit but how many of those guys are gonna stay in the program after we win two games next year? 😪
— Aaron Sexton (@StatsTellAll) November 22, 2025

Since 2022 we’re 18-27 against FBS teams.

Linda said she wouldn’t settle for mediocrity. It feels like we’ve settled for less.

Ready for football to be fun again.
— Josh Carson (@josh_carson_11) November 22, 2025

Baylor is 11 games into the 2025 season and making the exact same mistakes that we made against Auburn in the opener. Any serious program would make a change.
— OMG (@OsoMediaGroup) November 22, 2025

Dave Aranda is 36-36. Can someone please explain to me how that is not the definition of mediocre?
— The Baylor Observer (@BaylorObserver) November 22, 2025

The Bears will close their season next Saturday against a strong Houston team. Baylor has lost by 2+ touchdowns 5 times this season. If Aranda wants to regain any sort of trust heading into the 2026 season, Baylor must show up and be competitive to close the season.

Frustration with the defense and lack of complimentary football

More calls for Aranda to go

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