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FILE - Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) plays during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. McDonald was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
'Backyard Brawl' to open Big 12 season, plus transfer QBs

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 31, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

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 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

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

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 head coach Dave Aranda, left, and Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy talk before their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Baylor at Oklahoma State 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 06:55 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

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

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

Baylor running back Qualan Jones (13) runs the ball against Texas Tech at an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Baylor at Texas Tech 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:51 PM EST

Baylor coach Dave Aranda applauds as players warm up for the team's NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Baylor at Iowa State 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 06:59 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 quarterback Charlie Brewer throws downfield against Stephen F. Austin in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Brewer, Baylor go up big early, beat Stephen F. Austin 56-17

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 31, 2019 10:29 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Erik Ezukanma (84) breaks away from Jake Kirkpatrick (32) during an NCAA college football spring game, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Big 12 players poised for potential breakouts this season

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2019 04:08 PM EDT