Rapid Reactions: Bears Get Massive OT Victory Over No. 17 SMU

SicEm365's Colt Barber provides his rapid reactions in audio form to a critical overtime victory for Baylor over No. 17 SMU to move to 1-1 on the young season. 

Here is a quick overview for quick reading. 

• Baylor pulled off a gritty double-overtime comeback win over SMU.
• The Bears showed resilience after being shut out in the first quarter.
• Despite a 14-point deficit, the team never folded under pressure.
• Fluky mistakes (punt miscue, fumble) nearly doomed them but didn’t break them.
• The defense bent often but found ways to make timely plays.
• Jacob Redding’s interception was a turning point that flipped momentum.
• Coverage busts gave SMU two long touchdowns — the defense still struggles against explosive passes.
• LeVar Thornton was in position in overtime but couldn’t finish the deflection, leading to SMU’s TD.
• Injuries across the defense continue to pile up, limiting depth and consistency.
• Still, the unit showed grit, especially late against the run.
• Emar’rion Winston flashed late with pressure plays that helped seal momentum.
• Keaton Thomas was again steady in the middle. Some questions about where he was in some key spots.
• Despite issues, the defense looked more opportunistic than against Auburn.
• On offense, Sawyer Robertson delivered one of his growing lists of best performances as a Bear.
• He consistently picked apart SMU’s experienced secondary with accurate throws.
• The offense proved, again, it could succeed even when the run game was limited by a loaded box.
• Robertson’s confidence over the middle stood out, hitting receivers in tight windows.
• Josh Cameron reminded everyone he’s a No. 1 target with two big touchdowns.
• Ashtyn Hawkins bounced back from a scary injury scare and dominated in space.
• Kobe Prentice now had three touchdowns in two games.
• Bryson Washington ran tough into stacked boxes and by the end of the game actually did wear SMU down by the fourth quarter.
• The offensive line held up impressively, giving Robertson time against a dangerous SMU edge position.
• Baylor’s offense feels like it has answers — if one weapon goes down, another steps up. Defense needs to hold on for the ride and make plays while growing and battling injuries.
• The game showcased Baylor’s ability to win shootouts.
• Most importantly, the team showed belief and fight — traits that can carry them into the next stretch.