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Game Thread: Baylor Football Opens Conference Play in Waco against Colorado

Bears open Big 12 play against Colorado.
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Baylor vs. Colorado

2026 Big 12 Opener • Throwback Uniforms
Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 11:00 a.m. CT • ESPN2
McLane Stadium • Waco, TX • Home
Records Baylor 2-1 (0-0 Big 12) | Colorado 2-1 (0-0 Big 12)
Coaches Dave Aranda (Year 7) vs. Deion Sanders (Year 4)
Kickoff 11:00 a.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. MT
TV ESPN2 — Lowell Galindo, Kirk Morrison, Dawn Davenport
Radio John Morris, Geff Gandy, Bryson Jackson • KRZI 1660 AM / 92.3 FM
Stream ESPN2 / ESPN app • BaylorBears.com radio
Series Colorado leads 10-7 • CU 4-2 in Waco
Last meeting Colorado 38, Baylor 31 (2OT, Boulder, Sept. 21, 2024)
Last game Baylor 36, Louisiana Tech 19 (Sept. 19)
Line Baylor -9.5 • O/U 55.5 • as of Sept. 25

Why This Game Matters

  • Big 12 opener for both teams; first conference home game of 2026
  • DJ Lagway listed as probable after missing two games with a sprained ankle
  • Throwback uniforms: gold-chrome helmet, green jersey, B-A-Y-L-O-R across the chest
  • Colorado is coming off a 41-7 loss at Northwestern and roster discipline cuts
  • Baylor has not won a conference opener since 2022

Series History

  • Colorado leads 10-7 all-time and 4-2 in Waco
  • Last meeting: Hail Mary to force OT, then Travis Hunter strip in 2OT, CU 38-31 in Boulder
  • Last Waco meeting: Colorado 43-23 in 2007
  • Last Baylor home win vs. CU: 42-30 in 2003
  • Colorado this year: W 14-13 at Georgia Tech, W 52-21 vs. Weber State, L 41-7 at Northwestern

Keys for Baylor

  1. Get Lagway going early. He is 0-1 as a Bear and has not played since Auburn. Colorado’s pass defense is suspect.
  2. Stop the Go-Go run game. CU’s strength is the ground attack and four backs averaging 5+ YPC. Brennan Marion needs a big game as OC.
  3. Win the red zone. Colorado is last in the Big 12 in red-zone trips and has allowed seven RZ TDs. Baylor hasn’t finished better than 12th in red-zone offense scoring percentage dating back to 2023 and ranks 13th currently. 
  4. Apply pressure for 60 minutes. Aranda expects CU’s best shot after Northwestern. Baylor can’t have a Louisiana Tech type of fourth quarter.
  5. Protect the ball. Don’t give Colorado life with turnovers. Baylor hasn’t done a good job of that this season. 

Players to Watch

Baylor: QB DJ Lagway (probable) • RB Dawson Pendergrass • WR Gavin Freeman, Jayden McGowan • LB Travion Barnes • DL Hosea Wheeler, Traevon Mitchell • S Micah Gifford, Devin Turner

Colorado: HC Deion Sanders • OC Brennan Marion (Go-Go) • DC Chris Marve • a four-back run game that’s banged up

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Game Thread: Baylor Football Opens Conference Play in Waco against Colorado

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2:11p, 9/26/26
Where the hell has that been??
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2:11p, 9/26/26
That play by Gavin Freeman was one of the best I've ever seen.
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2:11p, 9/26/26
Yay
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2:11p, 9/26/26
Win or lose, that Gavin Freeman play was the best thing I've seen in a long time.

That said, fire CDA.
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2:12p, 9/26/26
It's completely mental with these guys. Must score everybody all the sudden looks locked in for 5 minutes. Just makes the case for scrapping Dave stronger imo.

Oh and he should thank Freeman postgame for saving his job at least for this week
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In reply to bear2be2 • 2:12p, 9/26/26
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That play by Gavin Freeman was one of the best I've ever seen.

Whaaaaa come on man lol
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2:12p, 9/26/26
That was actually a good throw from Lagway.
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2:12p, 9/26/26
Can Freeman coach ?
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2:12p, 9/26/26
Good drive and at the most important time possible. Finish strong and survive this game.
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In reply to bear2be2 • 2:12p, 9/26/26
bear2be2 said:
That play by Gavin Freeman was one of the best I've ever seen.

Best in a god while.
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."
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2:12p, 9/26/26
Wow, did not see this offensive series coming.
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In reply to bear2be2 • 2:12p, 9/26/26
bear2be2 said:
That play by Gavin Freeman was one of the best I've ever seen.


Yes. About as good as that old Derek Lagway play.
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In reply to dycbaylor02 • 2:13p, 9/26/26
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bear2be2 said:
That play by Gavin Freeman was one of the best I've ever seen.

Whaaaaa come on man lol

The balance it takes to stay up after both the leap and the tackle attempt after is incredible. As an individual effort, I'm not sure I've ever seen a more impressive play.
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2:14p, 9/26/26
Still the weakest arms and worst tackling defense
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always."

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In reply to bear2be2 • 2:15p, 9/26/26
bear2be2 said:
That play by Gavin Freeman was one of the best I've ever seen.


Gotta be number one on SC top. 10.
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2:15p, 9/26/26
WAY TO RESPOND D!!!!!!
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We've been really damn close on about five interceptions. We need to get one eventually and put this damn thing away.
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WAY TO RESPOND D!!!!!!

I love the way the defense competes. If the offense can put one more scoring drive together, this one's over ... and Dave gets a temporary stay of execution.
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2:16p, 9/26/26
Nice hold D

8 minute drive for a touchdown please
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man did the D need a 3 and out and get some rest. nice calls klanderman and way to step up D.
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We've been really damn close on about five interceptions. We need to get one eventually and put this damn thing away.

I keep forgetting Thornton has the huge paw.
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Football is a very emotional game. Sometimes it takes just one player stepping up to change momentum.

Very hard to do with a bald mute as HC.
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In reply to bear2be2 • 2:16p, 9/26/26
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dycbaylor02 said:
bear2be2 said:
That play by Gavin Freeman was one of the best I've ever seen.

Whaaaaa come on man lol

The balance it takes to stay up after both the leap and the tackle attempt after is incredible. As an individual effort, I'm not sure I've ever seen a more impressive play.


For Baylor lore, it's between Freeman and Derek Lagway. That said, I don't watch every play of every game.
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In reply to bear2be2 • 2:16p, 9/26/26
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We've been really damn close on about five interceptions. We need to get one eventually and put this damn thing away.


If you can't tackle you better be able to catch
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always."

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bear2be2 said:
That play by Gavin Freeman was one of the best I've ever seen.


Yes. About as good as that old Derek Lagway play.

Baylor vs NC State football -- 1998 - derek lagway run

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In reply to Doc Holliday • 2:17p, 9/26/26
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Football is a very emotional game. Sometimes it takes just one player stepping up to change momentum.

Very hard to do with a bald mute as HC.

Lol
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2:18p, 9/26/26
Put this garbage game away!!! Let's go O
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In reply to Guitarbiscuit • 2:18p, 9/26/26
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bear2be2 said:
dycbaylor02 said:
bear2be2 said:
That play by Gavin Freeman was one of the best I've ever seen.

Whaaaaa come on man lol

The balance it takes to stay up after both the leap and the tackle attempt after is incredible. As an individual effort, I'm not sure I've ever seen a more impressive play.


For Baylor lore, it's between Freeman and Derek Lagway. That said, I don't watch every play of every game.

The Lagway play was incredible, too.
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In reply to BearlyBeloved • 2:18p, 9/26/26
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Guitarbiscuit said:
bear2be2 said:
That play by Gavin Freeman was one of the best I've ever seen.


Yes. About as good as that old Derek Lagway play.

Baylor vs NC State football -- 1998 - derek lagway run



Tough call between the 2.
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2:19p, 9/26/26
Can't believe lagway beat arch manning and Texas last year
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bear2be2 said:
We've been really damn close on about five interceptions. We need to get one eventually and put this damn thing away.


If you can't tackle you better be able to catch

They have one touchdown drive all game. The defense has been fine. Better than fine actually.
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2:20p, 9/26/26
Spav is an idiot. We still have not seen his air raid offense yet and we are in year 3
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That flag was overdue!
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Not sure about that call, but I'll take it.
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