Baylor University is set to begin its football season against Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This matchup is particularly important for seventh-year head coach Dave Aranda, as the Bears have had three losing seasons out of the last four, after winning the Big 12 championship in 2021.
This season, quarterback DJ Lagway, a transfer from Florida, will take over the starting role, replacing Sawyer Robertson. Lagway has ties to Baylor through his father, who played for the Bears from 1997 to 2001. He will lead a newly revamped receiving group as the team seeks to enhance its performance.
On defense, first-year coordinator Joe Klanderman faces the challenge of improving a unit that ranked among the lowest in the Big 12 last season. The Bears will contend with Auburn's quarterback Byrum Brown, who has impressive career statistics from his time at the University of South Florida, including nearly 7,700 passing yards and 61 touchdowns.
This game is part of a larger schedule within the Big 12 Conference, with Baylor (0-0) going up against Auburn (0-0) at 3:30 p.m. ET, airing on ABC. The result of this game could have significant implications for Aranda's future with the program as he aims to reverse the Bears' recent struggles.
