You can start to see the vision that head coach Dave Aranda has for this program. The Bears aren’t flashy and still have a lot of areas for improvement, but they absolutely believe in the message.

Baylor has also climbed out of the doldrums of ESPN’s SP+ Rankings put out weekly by Bill Connally who now has the Bears sitting at 47th nationally, clumped behind Kansas (45) and Cincinnati (46).

Baylor not only physically dominated the Red Raiders in all three phases of the game, but they also out coached the Texas Tech staff as well.

The Bears just don’t have the talent and depth to compete week in and week out in the Big 12, which once again has them ranked at the bottom of the conference with Houston and Kansas.

Vegas doesn’t see Baylor having a chance in this game, as the Bears opened up as a double-digit dog against the Cyclones when the lines dropped over the weekend.

The strength of each program is the complete opposite, which makes this a fascinating matchup. Colorado is all about their skill players on offense making explosive plays, while Baylor is a defensive minded program that wants to physically beat their opponents into submission.

If you look at how chaotic things have already been with Big 12 programs through just two weeks of play, then you can see how the Baylor defense gives them a great opportunity to make a run at bowl eligibility.

Despite coming away with a 45-3 victory over Tarleton State (1-1) to open the season, Baylor (1-0) still left a lot to be desired out on the field. While the offensive line play looked better than last season, it’s definitely still a work in progress.

As someone who truly likes and respects Aranda, it honestly sucks that things are unfolding the way they are in Waco. However, college football is a big business and everyone knows the consequences of losing on a consistent basis.

It’s one thing for people who aren’t connected to the program to call it what it is, but it hits a little different when the greatest player in program history is completely dissatisfied after setting the standard for what Baylor football could and or should be.

After having a much-needed week off to reflect on the difficult start to the season, Baylor will have an opportunity to find another road victory against a new Big 12 member as they head to Cincinnati on Saturday to face the last place Bearcats for the first time ever.

The comeback that Baylor made on Saturday to defeat UCF 36-35 was absolutely incredible. Social media was a flurry of negativity, confusion and frustration for the first three quarters, but once the Bounce House began empty Baylor began to play.

It’s hard to fathom what’s happening in Waco right now with this football program. The continued downward spiral has led to Baylor being the “Biggest Loser” in the Big 12 this week according to folks at Heartland College Sports.

What are realistic expectations for the Bears with the Longhorns making the short trek north on I-35 Saturday for their final scheduled appearance inside of McLane Stadium? The Bears appear to not have the talent to compete against Texas, but strange things are possible.

Baylor looked much improved against No. 12 Utah, but there remain glaring issues for the Bears as they look to end their six-game losing streak this week.

What unfolded on Saturday at McLane Stadium not only sent shockwaves throughout the Big 12, but nationally as well. Baylor’s 42-31 loss to Texas State was the latest in a five game skid for the Bears that dates back to last season.

What are other pundits and writers saying about the Baylor Bears as they head into their opener against Texas State?

Baylor will be under the microscope in 2023 after a disappointing 2022 campaign where the Bears finished 6-7. Expectations aren’t very high nationally for Baylor this season, but even inside the borders of Texas it’s hard for some experts to predict the Bears with confidence.