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Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer is pulled down by Kansas State defensive back Wayne Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald via AP)
No. 13 Oklahoma looks to regain steam against Baylor

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 03, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (5) out runs the Kansas State defense for a first down in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Kansas State at Baylor 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 11:03 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) is hit in the helmet by Baylor safety JT Woods (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Waco, Texas. Woods was ejected from the game for targeting. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Mayers game-ending FG gives Baylor 32-31 win over K-State

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 28, 2020 11:02 PM EST

Texas Tech quarterback Henry Colombi (3) looks to pass against Baylor during an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Garibay kicks game-ending FG as Texas Tech rallies 24-23

Nov. 14, 2020 08:11 PM EST

Baylor safety JT Woods (22) catches a interception against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Brown's TD run lifts West Virginia over Baylor 27-21 in 2OT

By John Raby Oct. 03, 2020 04:53 PM EDT

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) escapes the tackle attempt by Virginia cornerback Heskin Smith (23) and Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Etienne scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
No. 1 LSU locks up playoff spot, routing No. 4 Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2019 08:37 PM EST

Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) and defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (31) sack Baylor Bears quarterback Jacob Zeno (14) in overtime in an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 6 Oklahoma beats No. 8 Baylor 30-23 in OT for B12 title

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 07, 2019 04:08 PM EST

TCU running back Sewo Olonilua (33) is tackled by Baylor safety Will Williams (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 12 Baylor not breaking in defensive undefeated season

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 13, 2019 04:00 PM EST

Baylor cornerback Grayland Arnold (1) intercepts the ball as TCU safety Keenan Reed (4) looks on to end the game in the third overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Baylor won 29-23 in triple overtime. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 12 Baylor keeping it close and undefeated with OU next

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 10, 2019 08:43 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) dives over Alabama's Raekwon Davis (99) and Markail Benton (36) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 LSU holds off No. 2 Alabama 46-41

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) looks to throw against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 11 Baylor needs 3 OTs against TCU to stay undefeated

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 09, 2019 04:18 PM EST

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) is tackled by West Virginia safety Kerry Martin Jr. (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 12 Baylor beats West Virginia 17-14 to improve to 8-0

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 11:53 PM EDT

Baylor defensive tackle Bravvion Roy (99), blocks a field goal attempt by West Virginia's Casey Legg (48) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. Baylor won 17-14. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 12 Baylor still undefeated after 17-14 win over WVU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 31, 2019 11:45 PM EDT

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) is lifted by teammates as he celebrates the first touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Brewer, Hasty help No. 18 Baylor beat Oklahoma State 45-27

By John Tranchina Oct. 19, 2019 09:17 PM EDT

In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, photo, Baylor offensive lineman Sam Tecklenburg, center, thanks the fans after the team's win over Texas Tech in an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas. Standing next to Techlenburg are JaMycal Hasty, left, and Jim Threet, Tecklenburg is among 10 current seniors who redshirted in 2015, when Baylor was coming off back-to-back Big 12 titles and had its last eight-game winning streak. There is also sixth-year receiver Chris Platt, who was playing as a redshirt that season and got an extra year of eligibility after a season-ending knee injury four games in the 2017 season. They all stayed in the aftermath of a sprawling sexual assault scandal that led to coach Art Briles getting fired before the 2016 season. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
No. 18 Baylor upperclassmen go from 1-11 to Big 12 co-leader

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 17, 2019 02:12 AM EDT

Texas Tech running back SaRodorick Thompson (28) runs against Baylor linebacker Jordan Williams (38) during the first half of a NCAA college football game in Waco, Tex.,Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.(AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 22 Baylor needs 2 OTs to beat Texas Tech 33-30

Oct. 12, 2019 08:20 PM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson passes to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Baylor moves to 5-0, dominates Kansas State 31-12

By Avery Osen Oct. 05, 2019 08:05 PM EDT

Baylor place kicker John Mayers, left, walks off with teammate Russell Morrison after defeating Iowa State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Waco, Texas. Mayers had the game winning field goal late in the game. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Baylor beats Iowa St 23-21 on FG after blowing 20-point lead

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 28, 2019 07:36 PM EDT