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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 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

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

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, left, and Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, right, shake hands before an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Oklahoma at Baylor 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 11:57 AM EST

FILE - Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, center, talks to an official standing nearby in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. No. 4 Oklahoma plays at No. 18 Baylor on Saturday, Nov. 13. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
No. 4 Oklahoma back at No. 18 Baylor after big '19 comeback

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 11, 2021 02:18 PM EST

Baylor tight end Ben Sims (86) tight ends Drake Dabney (89) and Jackson Shupp (29) celebrate Dabney's touchdown catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas Southern at Jackson State 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:31 PM EDT

TCU interim head coach Jerry Kill, center, watches play against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Baylor at TCU 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

Texas tight end Cade Brewer (80) catches a pass in front of Baylor linebacker Terrel Bernard (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
No. 16 Baylor wins 31-24 as Texas again blows big lead

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 30, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

Baylor linebacker Terrel Bernard (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Texas at Baylor 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 11:23 AM EDT

Baylor fans pose for a photo prior to an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Iowa State at Baylor 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 02:39 PM EDT

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (17) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 18 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Baylor rides solid ground game to 45-7 victory over Kansas

By Dave Skretta Sep. 18, 2021 06:57 PM EDT

Baylor wide receiver Josh Fleeks, right, is tackled by Kansas cornerback Ra'Mello Dotson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 18 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Baylor at Kansas 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 04:53 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

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is pursued by Baylor linebacker Hakeem Vance (30) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 13 Oklahoma tops Baylor, earns trip to Big 12 title game

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 05, 2020 11:49 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries the ball between Baylor defensive tackles Josh Landry (92) and Ryan Miller (64) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Baylor at Oklahoma 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 08:23 PM EST

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda looks to an official in the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
No. 17 Iowa State hosts Baylor looking to stay atop Big 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 05:31 PM EST

Baylor coach Dave Aranda takes the field with his team before an NCAA college football game against TCU in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
TCU jumps to big lead and holds on for 33-23 win at Baylor

Oct. 31, 2020 07:34 PM EDT

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