Baylor University will launch its football season with a matchup against Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This game is particularly important for seventh-year head coach Dave Aranda, as the Bears have struggled with three losing seasons in the past four years after their Big 12 championship in 2021.
The team will introduce Florida transfer quarterback DJ Lagway, who takes over from Sawyer Robertson. Lagway, whose father played for Baylor from 1997 to 2001, will lead a restructured receiving corps aiming to enhance the team's performance this season.
On defense, first-year coordinator Joe Klanderman faces the challenge of revitalizing a unit that ranked among the lowest in the Big 12 last year. The Bears will contend with Auburn's quarterback Byrum Brown, a transfer from the University of South Florida, who has impressive statistics, including nearly 7,700 passing yards and 61 touchdowns.
This game is part of a larger series of matchups in the Big 12 Conference, with Baylor (0-0) going against Auburn (0-0) at 3:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on ABC. The outcome is expected to have significant implications for Aranda's future with the program as he seeks to reverse the Bears' recent struggles.
