Jalen Pitre
FILE - With his right arm in a sling following shoulder surgery earlier in the week, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez walks onto the field during the tunnel walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. The success or failure of the Wildcats next season rests largely on whether Adrian Martinez, a four-year starter at Nebraska, is able to bounce back from offseason shoulder surgery and eliminate the interceptions and other mistakes that relegated him to mediocrity with the Cornhuskers. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Big 12 players expected to have impact seasons in 2022

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Baylor coach Dave Aranda is doused by offensive lineman Tate Williams (77) after the team's 21-7 victory over Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; Corral hurt

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2022 12:53 AM EST

Baylor running back Abram Smith (7) breaks free on a 75-yard run as he is chased by Oklahoma linebacker David Ugwoegbu (2), safety Pat Fields (10) and linebacker Shane Whitter (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Southeastern Conference's most prolific offense clashes with one of the better defenses in the Big 12 when No. 8 Mississippi meets sixth-ranked Baylor in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Corral's decision sweetens Ole Miss-Baylor Sugar Bowl tilt

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2021 05:03 PM EST

FILE - Baylor coach Dave Aranda watches from the sideline during the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas, Nov. 13, 2021. Aranda got 15 of the 20 votes for coach of the year in balloting for The Associated Press' All-Big 12 team and awards. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Cyclones RB Hall, Bears' Aranda, Pitre win AP Big 12 honors

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 09, 2021 11:51 AM EST

Baylor safety Jalen Pitre shouts to his teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Pitre began as lone recruit for No. 9 Baylor after scandal

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 03, 2021 01:57 AM EST

Texas Tech wide receiver Kaylon Geiger catches a pass between Baylor cornerback Zeke Brown and safety Jairon McVea, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Defenses in spotlight for Oklahoma St-Baylor Big 12 matchup

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 01, 2021 03:14 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 offensive lineman Mose Jeffery celebrates with fans who stormed the field after defeating Oklahoma in an NCAA college football game, Saturday Nov. 13, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Ernesto Garcia/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Baylor heads to K-State with Big 12 title hopes alive

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 06:50 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) scores on a 14-yard touchdown as he runs past Oklahoma safety Pat Fields (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 11 Baylor heads to K-State trying to end road woes

By Dave Skretta Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Baylor safety JT Woods (22) and teammate safety Jalen Pitre (8) celebrate after making a stop on defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
No. 4 Oklahoma puts 17 wins in row on line at No. 18 Baylor

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 11:42 AM EST

Baylor running back Abram Smith (7) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
No. 14 Baylor goes for 4th win in row; TCU plays without GP

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 03:59 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

BYU tight end Isaac Rex (83) is hit by Baylor safety Jalen Pitre (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
NFL Prospect Watch: Baylor's ball-hawking safety Jalen Pitre

By John Marshall Oct. 29, 2021 03:41 AM EDT

Baylor defensive tackle Siaki Ika sacks West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Bohanon's career day leads Baylor past West Virginia 45-20

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 09, 2021 03:38 PM 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

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) hands the ball to running back Abram Smith (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 18 2021. Baylor defeated Kansas 45-7. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 14 Iowa State looks to slow down rushing 3-0 Baylor

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 12:40 PM EDT

Smith's two touchdowns help Baylor evade Texas State, 29-20

By Raul Dominguez Sep. 04, 2021 10:46 PM EDT
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Baylor had three interceptions, Abram Smith rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns, and the Bears defeated the Texas State Bobcats 29...

FILE - South Carolina defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare (52), Sherrod Greene (44), Jaycee Horn (1) and T.J. Brunson (6) tackle Kentucky running back Asim Rose (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. , in this Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, file photo. Enagbare broke out in a big way for a Gamecocks team that went 2-8 in 2020, and he should thrive on the edge in new defensive coordinator Clayton White’s 4-2-5 base alignment. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
Pick Six: Bell, Enagbare among nation's best on losing teams

By Eric Olson Aug. 23, 2021 02:37 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tosses the ball during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Norman, Okla. Rattler, a redshirt freshman, was an All Big 12 first-team pick and shared newcomer of the year honors with West Virginia senior linebacker Tony Fields II, a transfer from Arizona. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awards

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 24, 2020 12:09 PM EST