Baylor University is set to begin its football season with a matchup against Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This game is particularly important for seventh-year head coach Dave Aranda, as the Bears have struggled in recent years, with three losing seasons out of the last four, after winning the Big 12 championship in 2021.
The Bears will introduce Florida transfer quarterback DJ Lagway, who takes over from Sawyer Robertson. Lagway, whose father played for Baylor from 1997 to 2001, will lead a newly revamped receiving corps as the team seeks to improve its performance.
On defense, first-year coordinator Joe Klanderman faces the challenge of rebuilding a unit that ranked among the lowest in the Big 12 last season. The Bears will contend with Auburn's quarterback Byrum Brown, a transfer from the University of South Florida, who has impressive statistics, including nearly 7,700 passing yards and 61 touchdowns.
This game is part of a larger lineup of Big 12 matchups, with Baylor (0-0) going up against Auburn (0-0) at 3:30 p.m. ET, and it will be broadcast on ABC. The outcome is expected to have significant implications for Aranda's future with the program as he aims to reverse the Bears' fortunes after a challenging period.
