“[The defense] really saved us,” running back Dawson Pendergrass (So.) told the media on Tuesday. “They were the MVP of that game. Everywhere they were supposed to be – they were there.”

The pair of players answered questions after practice on Tuesday.

For first-year head coach Willie Fritz to have his defense playing this well when they go into every game, knowing that they need to hold the opposing offense under 24 if they want any chance, it’s impressive.

On Monday, head coach Dave Aranda held his weekly press conference before the Bears (4-4, 2-3) take on TCU (5-3, 3-2) in a rivalry matchup on Saturday at McLane Stadium.

Here are the top questions for Dave Aranda and the Bears (4-4, 2-3) going into the matchup against the Horned Frogs.

Early in the year, Baylor’s offense didn’t do many things well. But since Sawyer Robertson (RJr.) became the starting quarterback, they’ve become very explosive.

Matt Jones, Treven Ma'ae, Sawyer Robertson and Dawson Pendergrass joined their coach in fielding questions after the Bears' 38-28 win.

Baylor (2-1) picked up its first home victory versus an FBS opponent since October 2022 with a 31-3 defeat of Air Force (1-2) on Saturday night in front of a blacked-out McLane Stadium.

Baylor will be getting some reinforcements in the backfield this weekend with the return of running back Bryson Washington (RFr.).

I have not rewatched the game yet, so all of these thoughts are based on what I watched live yesterday and from looking at the game statistics.

Baylor (1-0) took care of business, 45-3, in its season opener against Tarleton (1-1) on Saturday at McLane Stadium.

In Facts, Rumors & Opinions (aka FRO), the SicEm365 staff compiles their knowledge and speculation from a number of conversations for a piece to cover a variety of interesting topics on Baylor University and Baylor Athletics including football, basketball and recruiting.

Competition, by all accounts, was something that wasn’t necessarily stressed throughout fall camp last year, in particular, on the offensive line. This time around, fifth-year head coach Dave Aranda isn’t making that same mistake.

How does Baylor's personnel stack up? What will the run-to-pass splits look like? And many more questions answered ...

On today's show, we're breaking down Baylor Football's running back room.

Junior Richard Reese and sophomore Dawson Pendergrass took questions after Tuesday's Baylor Football practice.

How does a room built of backs for the wide zone adapt to the mix of inside zone and counter in Jake Spavital's offense?

Richard Reese, Dominic Richardson and Dawson Pendergrass joined their new position coach to answer questions after another day of spring practice.