Baylor Football

Gameday Thread: Bears Travel to Dallas to Face Former Southwest Conference Foe, No. 17 SMU

Baylor (0-1) travels up Interstate 35 to match up against its former Southwest Conference foe, the SMU Mustangs (1-0).
By SicEm365 Staff
September 5, 2025
272k Views
1356 Comments
Story Poster

Presser Breakdown: What Aranda Said about SMU & What Lashlee Said about Baylor

Dallas, Texas – Baylor (0-1) travels up Interstate 35 to match up against its former Southwest Conference foe, the SMU Mustangs (1-0). Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas, and the game will be televised on the CW Channel.

  • Spread: SMU (-2.5)
  • O/U: 64.5
  • ML: Baylor (+110)

Stat Breakdown (Baylor vs. SMU):

  Baylor SMU
Coach Dave Aranda (31-31) Rhett Lashlee (30-12)
Record 0-1 1-0
QB

Sawyer Robertson, RSr.
56%, 419 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT

Kevin Jennings, RJr.
73%, 260 yards, 2 TD, INT
6 carries, 12 yards, TD
RB Bryson Washington, RSo.
14 carries, 54 yds

Caden Knighten, Fr.
6 carries, 29 yards, TD

Chris Johnson, RSo.
6 carries, 44 yards, TD

TJ Harden, Sr.
8 carries, 42 yards

Derrick McFall, RFr.
9 carries, 22 yards
WR

Kole Wilson, Sr. 
8 rec, 134 yards

Michael Trigg, RSr.
7 rec, 99 yards, TD

Ashtyn Hawkins, 6Sr.
4 rec, 70 yards

Josh Cameron, RSr.
2 rec, 54 yards

Kobe Prentice, Sr.
2 rec, 38 yards, TD

Romello Brinson, RSr.
7 rec, 121 yards, TD

Jalen Cooper, RSo.
5 rec, 73 yards, TD

RJ Maryland, Sr.
3 rec, 34 yards

Dylan Goffney, RSr. 
1 rec, 16 yards

Jordan Hudson, Sr. 
1 rec, 7 yards
DEF LB, Keaton Thomas, RJr. 
16 tackles

LB, Phoenix Jackson, RSr.
8 tackles

S, Devyn Bobby, Sr. 
6 tackles

LB, Brandon Miyazono, Jr. 
8 tackles

S, Isaiah Nwokobia, RSr. 
5 tackles

LB, Brandon Booker, So. 
5 tackles

Staff Predictions: Bears Travel to Dallas to Face Former Southwest Conference Foe, SMU

1356 Comments
Tags
Gameday Thread Baylor at SMU Football Baylor SMU 2025
SPONSORED BY
Barefoot Campus Outfitters
More Football
See All →
Q&A With Baylor Offensive Coordinator Jake Spavital
By Colt Barber
Hardley Gilmore IV Returns to Kentucky After Baylor Flip Falls Through
By Grayson Grundhoefer
Athletics Launches Baylor Backyard Live Pre-Game Concert Series
By SicEm365 Staff
Baylor Fan Fest and 2026 Spring Football Schedule Announced
By SicEm365 Staff
Discussion from...

Gameday Thread: Bears Travel to Dallas to Face Former Southwest Conference Foe, No. 17 SMU

162,740 Views | 1356 Replies | Last: 4 mo ago by boognish_bear
boognish_bear
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to IowaBear • 1:56p, 9/6/25
IowaBear said:
Right now? When was the last time Dave had a good football team? 21?


And was that really his team?
Reply Quote
BUATX2000
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:56p, 9/6/25
Just taunting us now running the wishbone on us.
Reply Quote
bear2be2
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:57p, 9/6/25
The officiating has been ****, but we had three possessions to seize the momentum and showed no urgency whatsoever.

This team has no marbles, and it starts at the top.
Reply Quote
Wwbear
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:57p, 9/6/25
Spav sucks but no quality OC will come play for anemic Dave. It's time but I'm afraid 6 wins keeps him here.
Reply Quote
BBWCBear
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:57p, 9/6/25
March, sustained drive, use up clock, go up 2 scores and game over. SUNSHINE PUMPERS is there any game left on the schedule, other than Samford, that this crappy team should be favored?
Reply Quote
Realitybites
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:58p, 9/6/25
1st and 10 SMU @ the Baylor 12.
Reply Quote
Guitarbiscuit
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to boognish_bear • 1:58p, 9/6/25
It was not. That's obvious from the results since then.
Reply Quote
Dia del DougO
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:58p, 9/6/25

Unraveled.

"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."
Reply Quote
Dia-del-oso
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:58p, 9/6/25
FIRE DAVE TONIGHT
Reply Quote
True Grit
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:58p, 9/6/25
So embarrassing
Reply Quote
BUATX2000
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:59p, 9/6/25
Slooooooooow
Reply Quote
Ajax BU
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:59p, 9/6/25
How many games will we win this year
Reply Quote
BearFan33
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:59p, 9/6/25
Holding?
Reply Quote
LK4BU87
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:59p, 9/6/25
Game. Set. Match. Turn out the lights the party's over!
Reply Quote
bear2be2
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to BBWCBear • 1:59p, 9/6/25
BBWCBear said:
March, sustained drive, use up clock, go up 2 scores and game over. SUNSHINE PUMPERS is there any game left on the schedule, other than Samford, that this crappy team should be favored?

This team will be favored in several games. But we'll win six or seven and be mediocre once again.

We are a mediocre program with a mediocre coach. And chances are our mediocre athletic director is satisfied with that.
Reply Quote
JudgeBear1845
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:59p, 9/6/25
that play reminded me of when we played OSU in the Big 12 championship game...except we made the play
Reply Quote
1 edit
Realitybites
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
1:59p, 9/6/25
38-23, SMU.

My score prediction was 42-24 SMU.
Reply Quote
IowaBear
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Ajax BU • 2:00p, 9/6/25
Less than the pumpers predicted. 7-5 at best! That's if everything goes perfect
Reply Quote
Dukebear1
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
2:00p, 9/6/25
Can't set an edge. This is so frustrating.
Reply Quote
jmcmd
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
2:00p, 9/6/25
Anyone else starting to get nervous about the Samford game?
Reply Quote
QuatroQrush
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
2:00p, 9/6/25
If/when we are 1-3 after Az st, im guessing there has to be some tough conversations. Had every chance to go into az st 2-1 or 3-0 and we shot ourselves in the foot twice
Reply Quote
True Grit
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Dia-del-oso • 2:00p, 9/6/25
I've been ready. It's Year 6!
Reply Quote
ImABearToo
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
2:00p, 9/6/25
Gotta accept the fact that with Dave at the helm, this is about what to expect. 6-8 wins, a mid level bowl, with the occasional win over a ranked team. Back to pre-Briles days.
“Life is short, eat desert first!”
Reply Quote
Jack Bauer
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to ImABearToo • 2:01p, 9/6/25
ImABearToo said:
Gotta accept the fact that with Dave at the helm, this is about what to expect. 6-8 wins, a mid level bowl, with the occasional win over a ranked team. Back to pre-Briles days.


Like 2006 Bears.
Reply Quote
GodleyBear
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
2:01p, 9/6/25
3 wins, just pathetic
Reply Quote
boognish_bear
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to Ajax BU • 2:01p, 9/6/25
Ajax BU said:
How many games will we win this year


We will have to win five conference games this year just to get bowl eligible...that will be a struggle.
Reply Quote
IowaBear
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to QuatroQrush • 2:01p, 9/6/25
You're joking right? Dave's 8-5 season against a laughable schedule last season got him a lifetime contract at BU
Reply Quote
1 edit
Assassin
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
2:01p, 9/6/25
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory...
Facebook Groups at; Memories of Dallas, Mem of Texas, Mem of Football in Texas, Mem Texas Music and Through a Texas Lens. Come visit! Over 100,000 members and 100,000 regular visitors
Reply Quote
BearFan33
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
2:01p, 9/6/25
Would have been a perfect time for a make up holding call
But not gonna get it
Reply Quote
coldhardtruth
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to ImABearToo • 2:01p, 9/6/25
ImABearToo said:
Gotta accept the fact that with Dave at the helm, this is about what to expect. 6-8 wins, a mid level bowl, with the occasional win over a ranked team. Back to pre-Briles days.


You're misremembering the pre-Briles days
You best remember me my friend
I am the cold hard truth
-George Jones
Reply Quote
True Grit
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to IowaBear • 2:01p, 9/6/25
We aren't getting 7 wins. No way…
Reply Quote
jsstewar
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
In reply to QuatroQrush • 2:01p, 9/6/25
QuatroQrush said:
If/when we are 1-3 after Az st, im guessing there has to be some tough conversations. Had every chance to go into az st 2-1 or 3-0 and we shot ourselves in the foot twice
Maybe 1-5
Reply Quote
PawpaBear
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
2:02p, 9/6/25
A lot of missed calls against SMU and some ticky tacky calls against Baylor. Even so, got to win these games against ranked opponents and we seem to never finish.
Reply Quote
Guitarbiscuit
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
2:02p, 9/6/25
Might be the worst D we've had in a while.

Going 0-2 to start the season is a great way to lose your fan base.

Wake me up when we have a competent coach. I guess that means I won't wake up.
Reply Quote
tstuck
User Profile
Private Message
Ignore User Stop Ignoring
How long do you want to ignore this user?
24 hours One week Permanently Cancel
2:02p, 9/6/25
I don't understand what Dave brings to the table. I've tried to hang in there but for 3 years I've wondered why we have kept him. Well I guess I know the real answer is money. Assuming he had a nice size buyout post 21. But seriously it's sad that we are stuck with him because he just isn't good and there is no way around that. If we could field a top 60 defense we are easily an 8-9 win team. I don't think top 60 is asking for a lot.
Reply Quote
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.