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Gameday Thread: Baylor Returns to Waco to Face Kansas State

Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears (3-2, 1-1) are set to face the Kansas State Wildcats (2-3, 0-1) for a Big 12 matchup.
By SicEm365 Staff
October 3, 2025
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WACO, Texas – Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears (3-2, 1-1) are set to face the Kansas State Wildcats (2-3, 0-1) for a Big 12 matchup. Kickoff is slated for 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 4, at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.

  • Spread: Baylor (-6.5)
  • O/U: 61.5
  • Moneyline: Baylor (-240), Kansas State (+200)

Stat Breakdown (Baylor vs. Kansas State):

  Baylor Kansas State
Coach Dave Aranda (34-32) Chris Klieman (50-31)
Record 3-2 1-2
QB

Sawyer Robertson, RSr.
63.6%, 1,713 yds, 17 TD, 3 INT

Avery Johnson, Jr.
62.5%, 1,019 yards, 8 TD, INT
37 carries, 137 yards, 2 TD
RB

Bryson Washington, RSo.
93 carries, 492 yds, 5 TD

Caden Knighten, Fr.
32 carries, 175 yards, TD

Dylan Edwards, Jr.
24 carries, 179 yards, TD

Joe Jackson, So.
35 carries, 142 yards, TD
WR

Josh Cameron, RSr.
27 rec, 407 yards, 3 TD

Michael Trigg, RSr.
21 rec, 284 yards, 4 TD

Kole Wilson, Sr. 
21 rec, 274 yards, 2 TD

Ashtyn Hawkins, 6Sr.
20 rec, 271 yards

Kobe Prentice, Sr.
16 rec, 235 yards, 5 TD

Jayce Brown, Jr.
25 rec, 284 yards, 2 TD

Jaron Tibbs, Jr.
21 rec, 229 yards, 2 TD

Jerand Bradley, Sr.
10 rec, 152 yards, TD

Garrett Oakley, Jr.
14 rec, 146 yards, TD

Will Swanson, Sr.
3 rec, 51 yards
DEF

LB, Keaton Thomas, RJr. 
46 tackles

S, Devyn Bobby, Sr. 
27 tackles
 

LB, Kyland Reed, So.
19 tackles, FR

S, DJ Coleman, Jr.
18 tackles

LB, Austin Romaine, Jr. 
41 Tackles, FR

S, VJ Payne, Sr.
29 Tackles

S, Desmond Purnell, Sr.
29 Tackles

CB, Zashon Rich, So.
22 Tackles, Sack

 

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Gameday Thread: Baylor Returns to Waco to Face Kansas State

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1:16p, 10/4/25
This defense is incapable of stopping anyone.
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1:16p, 10/4/25
Either MR fires Dave or Linda fires both of them
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In reply to PaperBear89 • 1:16p, 10/4/25
PaperBear89 said:
In Mexico right now and game broadcast blacked out. Following the ESPN Gamecast. Death by a 1000 refreshes.

About a dozen folks are live streaming it on YouTube.
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In reply to Assassin • 1:16p, 10/4/25
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PaperBear89 said:
In Mexico right now and game broadcast blacked out. Following the ESPN Gamecast. Death by a 1000 refreshes.

What part of Mexico you at?


Punta Mita. Youngest son getting hitched.
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1:16p, 10/4/25

I'd be interested to know how well the NIL money has been distributed. To me it looks like 80 pct of our NIL money has gone to the offense.
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1:16p, 10/4/25
Get rid of this guy. We could bring in 50 coaches right now and would win this game and probably most of the rest. Dave is weighing this whole program down. It's hard to be this bad at coaching
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In reply to WestUBears88 • 1:17p, 10/4/25
WestUBears88 said:
Doc Holliday said:
A big part of the problem is the defense doesn't give a sh * t.

These players are half assing it.


Please don't say that . Trying to maintain some positivity. Man that would've been a nice interception.
Nah I'm gonna say the truth. The lack of discipline, execution and hustle is a major sign of them not having the right mindset.

The reoccurring inability to handle fundamentals of the game is evidence this staff doesn't know how to develop.
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1:17p, 10/4/25
This team ****ing sucks! Pulling out a nail biter today so t change that
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In reply to Big12Fan2024 • 1:17p, 10/4/25
Big12Fan2024 said:
The most counterintuitive thing with Aranda for me is he's billed as cerebral, philosophical and reserved in nature,but puts a product on the field that lacks fundamental skills and lacks discipline (as witnessed by continual ill timed penalties in almost every game). Regardless of talent level, I thought Aranda's teams would always be fundamentally sound and disciplined. We're the exact opposite.
smart people don't use 1000 words when 3v will do
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In reply to bear2be2 • 1:17p, 10/4/25
bear2be2 said:
We say it every freaking game, but Dave Aranda's teams are allergic to momentum.

Every damn game is the same, regardless of opponent. It's maddening.


I'm so sick of it. These games just aren't fun to watch. We may end up winning this one...but it's still like torture to watch.

Our best win of the year so far was the SMU game… and I couldn't even really enjoy that one because it never felt like we were going to win it.
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In reply to HuttoBear • 1:18p, 10/4/25
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Either MR fires Dave or Linda fires both of them


I made the same comment earlier, but it all comes down to what the big money folks want to do. I have a hunch that they are not too interested in bailing Mack out of his mistake of giving Dave the massive contract after winning big with another guy's players
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1:18p, 10/4/25
If KSU gets a stop here it's ballgame. Shoot if they hold us to a field goal it's likely ballgame as well.
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1:18p, 10/4/25
Yeah keep running backwards freshman
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In reply to Adriacus Peratuun • 1:18p, 10/4/25
Adriacus Peratuun said:
PaperBear89 said:
In Mexico right now and game broadcast blacked out. Following the ESPN Gamecast. Death by a 1000 refreshes.

About a dozen folks are live streaming it on YouTube.


Holy crap! Thanks ????? :-)
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1:18p, 10/4/25
An 11 yard loss on a running play. LOL.
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1:19p, 10/4/25
i never want to see caden knighten get a touch again like im being dead serious
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In reply to davesburgerbarn • 1:19p, 10/4/25
davesburgerbarn said:
Not a fun team to watch right now


I can't even be upset at fans not showing up to watch today.
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1:20p, 10/4/25
Unless Washington is straight up hurt, why do we insist on playing Knighten so much?
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1:20p, 10/4/25
If it's not a 10 yard holding penalty on Fugar it's an 11 yard loss on a run play.
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1:20p, 10/4/25
Either MR fires Dave or Linda fires both of them

Fire all three. All pretty worthless.
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1:20p, 10/4/25
This is a joke at this point. The team is just imploding.
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Do the analytics say that we need to run up the middle on the next two plays given the field position and punt?
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1:20p, 10/4/25
Aranda should show his class & integrity by resigning. He has to be doubting himself and for the sake of Baylor University, he needs to do the right thing.
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If we lose this game, our season is effectively over in the sense that I won't be interested in watching anymore. If you think the stands look empty now…..
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Our zone coverage is weak as hell. We'd be better off bringing more pressure and gambling on man.

On offense, we cant get our of our own way.
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In reply to Youre a clown • 1:20p, 10/4/25
Youre a clown said:
HuttoBear said:
Either MR fires Dave or Linda fires both of them


I made the same comment earlier, but it all comes down to what the big money folks want to do. I have a hunch that they are not too interested in bailing Mack out of his mistake of giving Dave the massive contract after winning big with another guy's players




The 15 million buyout that they allowed in his 2022 contract must weigh pretty heavy. At this point it's like selling a lemon as a used car and hope one of the UCLA's out there is a sucker
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In reply to Bearsalwayswin • 1:20p, 10/4/25
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i never want to see caden knighten get a touch again like im being dead serious


He may turn out great but this season he is doing more harm than good.
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In reply to BearlySpeaking • 1:20p, 10/4/25
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An 11 yard loss on a running play. LOL.


Ahhh... reminds me of our Kevin Steele days.
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In reply to Youre a clown • 1:20p, 10/4/25
Youre a clown said:
HuttoBear said:
Either MR fires Dave or Linda fires both of them


I made the same comment earlier, but it all comes down to what the big money folks want to do. I have a hunch that they are not too interested in bailing Mack out of his mistake of giving Dave the massive contract after winning big with another guy's players

Mack is toxic to the guys that funded Baylor FB for decades.

they HATE him.
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In reply to BearlySpeaking • 1:21p, 10/4/25
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An 11 yard loss on a running play. LOL.

Turned a 1-yard loss into a Shedeur Sanders sack.

Dude's trying to play high school ball in the Big 12. Plant his ass on the bench.
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In reply to bear2be2 • 1:21p, 10/4/25
AGREEED
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1:21p, 10/4/25
Get Knighten out of there until he realizes he's not playing Denton Ryan any longer. That high school running style ain't working in college.
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In reply to bear2be2 • 1:22p, 10/4/25
One problem is Soav is afraid to give the ball to Washington. I don't blame him, but..,,,

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1:22p, 10/4/25
And now a sack.
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In reply to Youre a clown • 1:22p, 10/4/25
Youre a clown said:
HuttoBear said:
Either MR fires Dave or Linda fires both of them


I made the same comment earlier, but it all comes down to what the big money folks want to do. I have a hunch that they are not too interested in bailing Mack out of his mistake of giving Dave the massive contract after winning big with another guy's players


Maybe the dwindling attendance at McLane will get someone's attn.
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