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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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September 25, 2026
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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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Dia del DougO
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In reply to bear2be2 • 2:07p, 9/26/26
bear2be2 said:
Dia del DougO said:
I don't want to totally blame Aranda for this one, but it sure is looking like a potential classic Aranda loss.

Spav, show us some magic.

He's been out of mulligans for two years. If he loses this game, he needs to be cleaning out his office on Monday.

It won't happen, but I agree with the feeling that would result, and possibly the justification for actually making a move.

"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."
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In reply to Dia del DougO • 2:08p, 9/26/26
Dia del DougO said:
RBW 67 said:
Deion was brave enough to make the needed quarterback change, Dave was not.

Baylor didn't necessarily need a qb change, they needed a philosphy change.


DJ is 16 for 33 for 165 yards and an INT. Who knows if Nate would have been any better... but I don't see a lot of risk in giving it a shot.
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2:08p, 9/26/26
Blowing this one would be right up there with the top Aranda era gut punches, that's for sure.
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."
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2:08p, 9/26/26
If I see another Wide out sctreen ,,,
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In reply to JusHappy2BeHere • 2:08p, 9/26/26
JusHappy2BeHere said:
This is not just bad football, it's boring


That's the honest truth. I always chuckle when I see people complain about lack of fans or students at the game. Maybe give them a reason to show up. The players and coaches are getting paid to be there
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2:08p, 9/26/26
I'd rather have a carousel of head coaches and lose every year than continue to pay this fing limp dik clown of a coach
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2:08p, 9/26/26
I know it's only 1 conference game but it sure feels like I'm watching the #15 and #16 team in the Big 12 on my TV.
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In reply to oldbear69 • 2:08p, 9/26/26
oldbear69 said:
Who do we beat ?


Ourselves for the rest of the year.
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2:09p, 9/26/26
Would be a great time for some sign of great Lagway potential to show up.
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2:09p, 9/26/26
Interception coming up
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2:09p, 9/26/26
Bro… get the 1st before you slide
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In reply to Dia del DougO • 2:09p, 9/26/26
Dia del DougO said:
RBW 67 said:
Deion was brave enough to make the needed quarterback change, Dave was not.

Baylor didn't necessarily need a qb change, they needed a philosphy change. Adjust, better mix, don't abandon the run, don't rely on deep low percentage passes.


Lagway has absolutely horrible ball placement. His footwork is awful.
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In reply to Danielsjackson114 • 2:09p, 9/26/26
Danielsjackson114 said:
I am ready for the

"well this is is the best O line we will face"

"well this is the best DBs we will face"

blah blah blah

From whom? LIterally no one is saying these things.

The strawman bull**** from posters like you is as annoying as watching ****ty, poorly coached football.
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In reply to Youre a clown • 2:09p, 9/26/26
2011-2015 we had fun football to watch. I'd sit in 100 degree weather for games in those days.
“Life is short, eat desert first!”
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In reply to Danielsjackson114 • 2:09p, 9/26/26
Is that you Dave…. Already…. Game ain't over yet
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2:10p, 9/26/26
Seems like our offense is getting a lot of goodwill from announcers this year. I guess that's based on past seasons?. Last year we were 33rd in PPG, which isn't even really worth touting.

Sawyer is gone (among others) and in our 2 P4 games, our offense has been sad.
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2:10p, 9/26/26
DAMN! What a run by Freeman.
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2:10p, 9/26/26
Wow, what incredible effort!
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2:10p, 9/26/26
Freeman...go off boy!
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In reply to Big12Fan2024 • 2:10p, 9/26/26
Definitely watching two conference bottom feeders
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In reply to BUGWBBear • 2:10p, 9/26/26
BUGWBBear said:
oldbear69 said:
Who do we beat ?


Ourselves for the rest of the year.


Good point.
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2:10p, 9/26/26
we do not deserve gavin freeman
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2:10p, 9/26/26
6 hasn't quit
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2:10p, 9/26/26
Boom
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2:10p, 9/26/26
TD!!!!!!
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2:11p, 9/26/26
Well I sure as hell did not see that coming at all. Hell yes!
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2:11p, 9/26/26
Freeman is awesome
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2:11p, 9/26/26
Well that was easy.
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In reply to oldbear69 • 2:11p, 9/26/26
oldbear69 said:
6 hasn't quit

I def have
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2:11p, 9/26/26
TOUCHDOWN
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2:11p, 9/26/26
At least one player wants it.
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2:11p, 9/26/26
And the crowd goes wild!!
Baylor needed that 6 badly
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2:11p, 9/26/26
Great route, great throw.

Good on DJ.

TIme for D to show up again.
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2:11p, 9/26/26
TOUCHDOWN B:TCHES!!!!
I ain't quite as dumb as I seem
-- (P.C. 1974)
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Finally some fireworks!
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