Blake Shapen
Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford carries the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Young leads Tide over Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2021 08:49 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) is tackled by Baylor linebacker Dillon Doyle short of the goal line in the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
Baylor holds on for Big 12 title, knocks Okla St out of CFP

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 04, 2021 04:07 PM EST

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, left, talks to Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, before an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
Shapen starts as Baylor QB for injured Bohanon in B12 game

Dec. 04, 2021 12:17 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon head onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
QB Bohanon uncertain for No. 9 Baylor for Big 12 title game

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 29, 2021 04:31 PM EST

Baylor safety Jairon McVea reacts as Texas Tech place kicker Jonathan Garibay watches his field goal attempt miss in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 9 Baylor in B12 title game after win over Tech, OSU win

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 27, 2021 03:37 PM EST

Texas Tech interim head coach Sonny Cumbie call the referees in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Texas Tech at Baylor 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, left, greets wide receiver Drew Estrada (18) as he runs off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 9 Baylor needs win over Texas Tech, help for Big 12 shot

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 26, 2021 04:31 AM EST

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman, right, yells at an official after his team was flagged for interfering on a fair catch on a punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Shapen ushers No. 11 Baylor to 20-10 win over K-State

By Dave Skretta Nov. 20, 2021 09:06 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) tosses the ball to running back Trestan Ebner (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Baylor at Kansas State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 07:43 PM EST

FILE - In this July 15, 2021, file photo, Baylor head coach Dave Aranda smiles as he listens to a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas. Aranda is going into his second season as Baylor’s head coach, and his first non-conference game. The Bears open their season Saturday night at Texas State. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Baylor's Bohanon finally starting QB in opener at Texas St

Sep. 02, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Baylor coach Dave Aranda takes the field with his team before an NCAA college football game against TCU in Waco, Texas. The Baylor Bears may start to feel a bit more normal on the field this season. They first had to get through coach Dave Aranda's initial season without any spring drills because of the pandemic that shortened and altered his debut. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
More normal for Baylor after altered Aranda debut and NCAA

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 20, 2021 12:01 PM EDT