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.

After a gut wrenching loss to rival TCU on a last second field goal at McLane Stadium on Saturday, Baylor will head to Austin this week for a Black Friday showdown with the Longhorns. The loss to the Frogs marked the third time this season that…

After getting boat raced by K-State at home last week, Baylor (6-4, 4-3) has an opportunity to right the ship this week on a national scale as arch rival No. 4 TCU (10-0, 7-0) heads to Waco for Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff.

Baylor has dominated the series with K-State as of late, taking the past four games with their last loss to the Wildcats coming on the road in 2017.

The Bears were able to silence some critics, as well as the Texas Tech crowd, last week as they ran all through the Red Raiders in the land of dust and cactus. Freshman sensation Richard Reese had another outstanding performance, as he rushed for 148 yards and 3TD.

Once again freshman running back Richard Reese? shined, as he rushed for 186 yards and 2TD on 31 carries. His performance garnered attention from PFF and the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award.