Utah vs. Baylor - September 07, 2024

Utah’s whiteout crowd left an impression on Westlake DL Malakai Leilua. The atmosphere and family culture strengthened the Utes’ standing in his recruitment.

You can tell how much Semi Taulanga means to his teammates. Wayshawn Parker describes the joy of seeing him score his first touchdown against. Then, talked about the mindset they take together blocking for others.

Byrd Ficklin has embraced a pretty unique role in Utah's offense. With that his opportunities can change from week to week, but his approach doesn't: stay prepared, support his teammates and make the most of every opportunity.

Devon Dampier had plenty of appreciation & praise for Wayshawn Parker and Semi Taulanga.

Ryan Gunderson offered an important perspective on Devon Dampier's performance against Kansas. The biggest improvement wasn't necessarily about throwing the football. It was about leadership, bringing the offense together and responding to adversity.

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Kyler Jordan’s loyalty is becoming rare in college football - The Baylor LariatToday's college football is marked by the increasing number of players transferring each offseason. Fifth-year defensive end Kyler Jordan went against the grain, committing to Baylor for all five years of his collegiate career.

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New CFP Bracket Predictions 🔮Who's in and who's out? Playoff projections after Week 6 upsets 📲

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CFP Bracket After Week 6 🏆Tap for bowl projections, scenarios and more 📲

🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📳 Tap to tune in

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🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📲 Tap for full standings

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Shocking CFB Top 25 Shakeup 🔢Texas falls 6 spots after suffering upset loss. Tap for new projections after Week 6 📲

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CFP Title Race Is Wide Open 🏆After 6 weeks, there's still no clear No. 1 favorite. Multiple teams still have question marks 📲

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Week 6 Winners & Losers 📊🐻 UCLA is a playoff contender 🦓 Controversy in UGA win? 📲 Takeaways from chaotic slate

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Tyler Turner’s middle school success kickstarts his career development - The Baylor LariatSenior safety Tyler Turner’s story didn’t begin in Waco. It began 175 miles south of I-35 in San Antonio, Texas where he grew up and made a name for himself as a middle schooler.

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Baylor turns preseason doubt into midseason hope - The Baylor LariatPicked by many to finish near the bottom of the Big 12, Baylor enters its bye week at 4-1 with a four-game winning streak. With a revamped defense, a surging DJ Lagway and a challenging schedule ahead, the Bears are turning preseason doubt into hope.

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Kansas vs. Utah Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 6No. 12 Utah returns home Saturday night when the Utes welcome Kansas to Rice-Eccles Stadium for a Big 12 matchup under the lights in Salt Lake City. Utah enters Week 6 at 4-0 overall and 1-0 in Big 12 play after having last weekend off. The Utes have looked like one of the conference’s top […]

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CFB Week 6 Predictions 🔮Picking winners of every game as season hits halfway mark 📲

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Baylor football faces fright in last Halloween night game - The Baylor LariatAnticipation swirled throughout Waco as fans geared up for Baylor's 2019 matchup against West Virginia on Halloween night. The undefeated Bears faced the scare of being upset against a 3-4 Mountaineers team.

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Big 12 Football Week 5 Overreactions: Are Baylor and Iowa State Contenders?It was another fascinating weekend of Big 12 football as Week 5 delivered statement wins, thrilling conference matchups, and plenty of movement in the Big 12 championship race. Teams like Baylor, BYU, Texas Tech, Houston and Arizona all strengthened their cases as contenders, while the conference once again showed why it remains one of the […]

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Tuesday Takes: Baylor Rising, UCF's Awful Luck and Texas Tech's StartWelcome to Tuesday Takes, where I share three observations from around the Big 12. It was another eventful week across the conference, but these are the three storylines that have my attention going into Week 6, including Baylor football improving, UCF football’s bad luck and Texas Tech’s slow start. Baylor will be 7-1 going into […]

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Palmer Williams puts opposing teams on notice with punting prowess - The Baylor LariatSenior punter Palmer Williams has already put together a strong resume as one of the best punters in Baylor history. He is continuing to put opposing teams on notice with his strong performance through five weeks.

New CFB Playoff Projections 🔮Who's in, who's out of CFP bracket after Week 5 📲

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Big 12 Football Power Rankings After Week 5: Utah, BYU lead the WayWeek 5 of the 2026 Big 12 football season gave us plenty to reconsider in this week’s Power Rankings. BYU and Texas Tech remained undefeated, Baylor demolished Arizona State, Arizona dominated Cincinnati, and Houston erased a 17-point deficit to beat UCF. Meanwhile, Iowa State survived a shootout against West Virginia, while Colorado and TCU continued […]

Top Overreactions after Week 5 of CFB Season 😧What made DJ Lagway's latest performance so impressive ➡️

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Sports Take: Baylor’s offense has the firepower to surprise the Big 12 - The Baylor LariatThe Bears sent a message with their 55-19 dismantling of Arizona State: When Baylor’s offense clicks, it can overwhelm opponents. Baylor still has lots to prove only five games into the season, but the Bears should be taken seriously.

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

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Topgolf to make 1st Big 12 Stadium Series stop at McLane Stadium - The Baylor LariatTopgolf will head to McLane Stadium for its second stop on the Stadium Series on Oct. 30 through Nov. 1.

Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

Week 5 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down the slate of games with potential major surprises on the horizon ➡️

College QB Report Cards 🔠How Devon Dampier performed this past week ➡️

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Big 12 Tuesday Takes: Utah's Rise, Oklahoma State's Revival, Cincinnati's SurgeWelcome to Tuesday Takes, where I share three observations from around the Big 12. It was another eventful week across the conference, but these are the three storylines that have my attention heading into Week 5. Utah Is a Big 12 Title Contender While the Utes dominated their non-conference schedule, many still wondered just how […]

Aranda links toughness, newfound success to NIL spending - The Baylor LariatBaylor football isn't a top spender in the country or even the Big 12. But a $4 million jump in total spending from 2025 is helping the Bears improve.

Receiver Jayden McGowan makes the most out of new beginning at Baylor - The Baylor LariatFifth-year wide receiver Jayden McGowan missed almost all of last season with Charlotte after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the season opener. He has started his time at Baylor with a bang in the first four games.

Week 4 CFP Prediction 🔮Latest bracket projection with conference play ramping up 📲

Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

CFB Week 4 Winners & Losers 📊😏 Karma for Michigan? 💺 Burning hot seats for coaches 📲Full breakdown of wild slate

Sports Take: Baylor’s offense continued to look inconsistent in win over Colorado - The Baylor LariatBaylor's offense was on and off in junior quarterback DJ Lagway's return in the Bears' 23-13 win over Colorado. The lack of consistency on offense left Baylor fans with more questions about the offense than before.

New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

Colorado Falls to Baylor 👀DJ Lagway bounces back to help Bears win Big 12 battle 📲

Colorado Benches Julian Lewis for Isaac Wilson vs. BaylorDeion Sanders made a major change at quarterback to begin the second half of Colorado’s Big 12 opener against Baylor. After starting quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis played the entire first half, Sanders turned to Isaac Wilson to open the third quarter with the Buffaloes trailing 10-3. Lewis completed 11 of 16 passes for just 75 […]

Colorado WR DeAndre Moore Jr. Leaves Baylor Game After Huge HitColorado Buffaloes wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. was taken to the locker room after taking a massive hit during Saturday’s Big 12 matchup against Baylor. The play happened during the second quarter of Colorado’s Big 12 opener vs. Baylor, with Moore taking a hard shot before remaining down following the play. Colorado’s medical staff came […]

Can Iowa State Neutralize Utah's Run Game on Saturday?Should Jaylen Raynor and the Iowa State Cyclones pull off the improbable on Saturday at home against No. 15 Utah, it’ll come in the trenches with a real answer to Utah’s ground game, powered by running back Wayshawn Parker. Utah boasts a triple-threat on the ground between Parker (4.8 yards per carry), starting quarterback Devon […]

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Big 12 Football Week 4 Games Ranked From Best to WorstWe’re in for another exciting week of Big 12 football, and I thought it would be fun to rank every game based on how interested I am in watching each one. There may not be a ranked-vs.-ranked matchup on the schedule, but there are still plenty of intriguing games as conference play ramps up. From […]

Expert CFB Locks for Week 4's Biggest Games 🔒Breaking down a Big 12 battle between Utah and Iowa State ➡️

West Virginia Lands Utah Transfer RB NaQuari Rogers After Eligibility RulingThe West Virginia Mountaineers have landed an experienced addition to their backfield, as former Utah running back NaQuari Rogers is signing with the program, according to his representative, Jason Shields, who confirmed the news to On3. Rogers was granted an injunction earlier this week in Indiana, allowing him to receive a fifth year of eligibility […]

Baylor receives health boost ahead of conference opener against Colorado - The Baylor LariatBaylor will get a health boost with junior quarterback DJ Lagway returning alongside multiple key pieces ahead of the Bears' conference opener against Colorado.

Dre’lon Miller looks back to offseason transfer ahead of game against former team - The Baylor LariatJunior wide receiver Dre'lon Miller headed back to Texas after two seasons under Deion Sanders at Colorado. He looked back on his time with his former team ahead of Baylor matchup with the Buffs.

Week 4 CFB Predictions 🔮Picks for every game in STACKED weekend 📲

Iowa State vs. Utah Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 4Utah has looked like one of the best teams in the Big 12 through the first three weeks of the season. Now it’s time to find out how well that travels. The Utes head to Ames for their first road game and Big 12 opener of the 2026 season against an Iowa State team that […]

Tuesday Takes: Does the Big 12 Run Through... Utah?!Welcome to Tuesday Takes, where I share three observations from around the Big 12. It was another eventful week across the conference, but these are the three storylines that have my attention heading into Week 4. Houston Is the Real Deal If there was still any doubt about Houston’s legitimacy this season, Friday night’s performance […]

Grading Top 20 CFB QBs 👨‍🏫How Devon Dampier performed this past weekend for Utah 📲

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Big 12 Power Rankings: BYU Holds No. 1, Texas Tech LeapsThree weeks into the 2026 college football season, we’re finally starting to get a clearer picture of the Big 12, although figuring out the top of this conference isn’t getting any easier. Texas Tech survived its first real test, holding off Houston 28-26 on Friday night. BYU and Utah continued to take care of business, […]

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

B/R's Playoff Bracket Projections and Predictions after Week 3 🔮How the college football landscape is shaking out after a wild weekend of action 📲

🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

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Big 12 Week 4 Odds: Utah Opens as Huge Road Favorite at Iowa StateIf you were wondering whether Las Vegas is buying Utah’s hot start to the 2026 season, we officially have our answer. The Utah Utes opened as an 11-point road favorite against Iowa State in one of the most notable Big 12 betting lines for Week 4. Yes, that’s Utah laying double digits in Ames. Utah […]

Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

CFB Top 25 After Week 3 ↕️More volatility was expected this week after 2 upset losses on Saturday. Tap for full list 📲

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Baylor’s defense slowed down in win over LA Tech - The Baylor LariatBaylor handled business against Lousiana Tech, but the defense struggled, allowing the most points in a game this season.

Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

CFB Week 3 Updates 🏈Tap to follow all the action 📲

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Is DJ Lagway playing today? Latest on Baylor quarterback vs. Louisiana TechThe Bears cruised to a Week 2 win without their star transfer under center. They might have to do it again on Saturday.

Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

Latest CFB Odds and Picks 🔮Tap for everything you need to know before you make your Week 3 locks 📲

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What is the Future for Baylor's Star Quarterback?A passionate start to DJ Lagway‘s Big 12 career is slowly dissolving as the Baylor Bears are “doubtful” the Florida quarterback transfer will be available for Saturday’s home game against Louisiana Tech, according to a new report by Pete Thamel. Lagway endured an ankle injury during Baylor’s 17-16 Auburn loss in Atlanta. Nate Bennett is […]

Top QB Report Card Grades after Week 2 📝Assessing Devon Dampier's most recent performance 📲

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

Sports Take: Nate Bennett shows promise in first game as QB1 - The Baylor LariatJunior quarterback Nate Bennett had waited two years for his shot at QB1. On Saturday, he made the most of it. With junior quarterback DJ Lagway sidelined following an ankle injury suffered in Baylor’s season opener against Auburn, the junior quarterback got his first chance to lead the Bears as the starter.

Baylor dominates Prairie View A&M 44-3 in home opener - The Baylor LariatThe last time Baylor won a football game was its 30-3 win over UCF on homecoming. The Bears erased the 315 days since its last victory with their 44-3 win over Prairie View A&M Saturday night.

Week 2 Top 25 Rankings 📈Texas makes compelling case to be the nation's top team 📲

CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

Utah Extends Lead 😳

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.@Devonddampier capitalizes off the turnover and runs it in for 6️⃣‼️ #GoUtes | #RSNB

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Utah Up Early 👊

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Big 12 Falls to 0-2 vs. SEC in Week 2 After Arizona State LossThe Big 12 entered Week 2 with three opportunities to make a statement against the SEC. Two games in, things haven’t gone according to plan. Arizona State fell to Texas A&M 48-20 on Saturday, dropping the Big 12 to 0-2 against the SEC this weekend and leaving Utah as the conference’s final opportunity to avoid […]

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Sources: Baylor’s Nate Bennett will make his first career start for the Bears this weekend, as DJ Lagway (ankle) is not expected to play against Prairie View A&M. Lagway was injured against Auburn and isn’t expected to be out long-term. It’s uncertain if he’ll dress and be

DJ Lagway Injury Update: Baylor QB to Miss Week 2 GameBaylor will reportedly be without starting quarterback DJ Lagway for its Week 2 matchup against Prairie View A&M. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Lagway is not expected to play on Saturday as he continues to recover from the ankle injury he suffered in Baylor’s 17-16 loss to Auburn in Week 1. Junior Nate Bennett is […]

DJ Lagway out against Prairie View A&M, Nate Bennett set to start - The Baylor LariatJunior quarterback DJ Lagway is expected to miss Baylor's home opener against Prairie View A&M, per a report from On3's Pete Nakos. Junior quarterback Nate Bennett is set to start.

Safety Michael Allen leads Baylor football through faith-first approach - The Baylor LariatLeaders are not always built by their on-field performance. Senior safety Michael Allen approaches leadership with his faith and investment in his teammates.

A New BYU, Utah Recruiting Battle Slowly EmergesRancho Bernardo (California) four-star safety Gaige Weddle, a high-profile prospect in the Class of 2028, has secured Big 12 visits to BYU and Utah this season as part of his fall travel schedule. Weddle will visit Utah this Saturday when the No. 22 Utes host Arkansas at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The San […]

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The Baylor OL Sold on New QB DJ LagwayThe Baylor Bears tagged Florida quarterback transfer DJ Lagway as “day-to-day” following an ankle sprain he sustained during the Auburn loss last week, but the injury hasn’t dampened the favor of his teammates – much the opposite. “It just showed his heart,” Bears left guard Nate Kibble told SicEm365. “He tells us before the game, […]

Baylor looks to show out for fans in home opener - The Baylor LariatBaylor traveled 828 to lose in a heartbreaker in front of an Auburn-heavy crowd. The Bears are ready to show out for the fans back home.

Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

Baylor remains determined after heartbreak in Atlanta - The Baylor LariatBaylor maintains high hopes for the season despite losing a heartbreaker to Auburn in week one.

Week 2 AP Poll Revealed 📊Indiana takes Oregon's spot in top 5 while Michigan falls out. Tap for full rankings 📲

🚨 First CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Michigan unranked 📉 Oregon out of Top 5 📳 Tap for full rankings

Week 2 CFB Coaches Poll 📊Biggest risers and fallers from latest rankings 📲

Report Card Grades for CFB's Top QBs 🧑‍🏫Assessing Devon Dampier's performance in Week 1 ➡️

DJ Lagway Injury Update: Baylor QB Day-to-Day With Ankle InjuryBaylor quarterback DJ Lagway remains day-to-day with an ankle injury suffered during the Bears’ 17-16 loss to Auburn in Week 1. Head coach Dave Aranda provided the latest update on Monday, saying Lagway was expected to participate in Baylor’s walkthrough before the Bears determine how much he can handle throughout the remainder of the week. […]

Sports Take: Baylor shows more upside in heartbreaker than last year’s opener - The Baylor Lariat“Everyone believed we [were] going to win; I did, and we fought to try and get that win,” said Aranda. “Guys were playing through pain, discomfort, and all that. It’s one of the reasons for going for it. You know, we had a bunch of guys getting band-aided up, and we had a chance to kind of close it out.”

Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

CFB Week 1 Winners & Losers 📊Refs are the talking point in Michigan's controversial win. Full breakdown of wild slate 📲

DJ Lagway Injury Update: Dave Aranda Reveals Ankle SprainBaylor quarterback DJ Lagway battled through an ankle injury during Saturday’s heartbreaking 17-16 loss to Auburn, and head coach Dave Aranda provided an update on his quarterback following the game. “It’s an ankle sprain as far as I know,” Aranda said. Lagway suffered the injury during the first half and was noticeably limited afterward, at […]

Auburn’s last-second goal line stand seals 17-16 win over Baylor - The Baylor LariatBaylor decided to try to win the game with a 2-point conversion with nine seconds remaining. The Bears fell inches short of the game-winning conversion, dropping the season opener to Auburn.

Baylor Loses to Auburn 17-16 After Failed Two-Point ConversionBaylor had a chance to force overtime against Auburn on Saturday. But Dave Aranda wanted the win instead. The gamble didn’t pay off, as Baylor’s two-point conversion attempt in the final seconds came up short, allowing Auburn to escape with a 17-16 win in Atlanta. Baylor entered the fourth quarter trailing 10-7 before a field […]

Baylor safety Jacob Redding tears ACL, out for rest of season - The Baylor LariatSenior safety Jacob Redding tore his ACL in the week leading up to the season opener against Auburn, according to Grayson Grundhoefer of Sicem365.

Updated Heisman Odds 📊Where everyone stands after Toney's standout performance

Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predictions for Clemson-LSU, Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

Baylor vs. Auburn: Prediction, Pick and PreviewThe Big 12 and SEC go toe-to-toe on Saturday as Dave Aranda and his Baylor Bears travel to Auburn on Saturday for a Week 1 contest that has the potential to fuel DJ Lagway’s fresh start, or possibly cast major doom on the Big 12 as a football conference. Now, I’m not saying Baylor must […]

Bold Prediction for Utah 🔮A Heisman Finalist will emerge from the Big 12 📲

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Utes defeat Vandals 66-14 in season opener

Freshman Bell's First TD 🙌

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Ficklin's 2nd TD Pass 🔥

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.@FicklinJamarian finds @hunterandrews27 for his 2️⃣ TD pass of the night‼️ #GoUtes | #RSNB

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Pegan Gets 6 More 👊

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.@Devonddampier finds @bradenpegan for his first touchdown reception as a Ute‼️ #GoUtes | #RSNB

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Parker's 21-yd TD 🙌

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.@WayshawnParker makin' it look easy‼️ Slippin' by defenders for a 21 yard rushing touchdown‼️ #GoUtes | #RSNB

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Parker Puts Utah on the Board 🔥

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THE UTES ARE ON THE BOARD‼️ @Devonddampier finds @WayshawnParker on the pass and takes it to the 🏠 for the first time this season. #GoUtes | #RSNB | 📺 ESPNU

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CFB Expert Betting Locks 🔒Best picks against the spread in Week 1 📲

Utah vs. Idaho: Prediction, Pick and PreviewIt’s a new day for Morgan Scalley and the No. 21 Utah Utes, as the longtime Kyle Whittingham staffer makes the official jump to head coach in his first game against the Idaho Vandals on Friday night in Salt Lake City. Phil Steele picked Utah to finish third in the Big 12 this season, and […]

Peach Bowl CEO embraces authenticity, exposure in NIL-focused Aflac Kickoff Game - The Baylor LariatPeach Bowl, Inc., CEO David Epps has taken NIL to new heights with the opportunities surrounding the Aflac Kickoff Game between Baylor and Auburn.

Top Three Big 12 Football Matchups and Picks For Week 1TCU let us down in Week 0, but there’s no reason to dwell on that loss as Big 12 fans with an exciting Week 1 ahead! A few games should see Big 12 teams dominate, as is typical in early-season matchups before conference play begins, but there are also a few interesting matchups as the […]

TCU banning Star-Telegram poses loss for sports journalism, fans - The Baylor LariatTCU broke an almost century-long relationship with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram after the newspaper reported on a football locker-room altercation. The Horned Frogs are now facing waves of backlash from across the sports journalism and college football worlds.

Baylor relies on visualization, planning ahead of Auburn rematch - The Baylor LariatThe Bears have a chip on their shoulders going into the season against SEC competition.

CFB Quarterback Rankings 📊Stacking up the nation's top 20 QBs before Week 1 📲

Tuesday Takes: Overreaction to TCU's Loss, Big 12 Poised for Big Non-Conference WinsWelcome to Tuesday Takes, where I give you three takes from the Big 12. It was a jam-packed week full of exciting news, but here are three things that have my attention going into week one. Everyone Overreacted About TCU Look, I get it. TCU’s loss to North Carolina in Ireland was absolutely embarrassing. They […]

Baylor’s new culture looks to turn offseason work into on-field production - The Baylor LariatBaylor is building a new culture beyond the field. The Bears look to create better production on game day and in the classroom.

CFB Coaches on Hot Seat 😨7 head coaches feeling the most pressure this season 📲

CFB's Best Offensive Duos 🤩Dynamic pairings from Oregon, Texas, Michigan and more 📲

Big 12 To Ban Pro AthletesConference following Big Ten and SEC's ruling to stop pro players returning to college

Linebackers look to provide stability in evolving defense - The Baylor LariatWhile most of Baylor's defense will be new this upcoming season, the linebacker room will be bringing back key players from a year ago. The linebackers look to be a consistent presence on a brand new defense.

Sieracki brothers cherish playing together again, leading transfer-heavy offensive line - The Baylor LariatFifth-year offensive lineman Kaden Sieracki and junior Koltin Sieracki got a glimpse of playing on the same line, just like in high school. As the only returning offensive linemen, their bond has helped the transfer-heavy unit.

Klopfenstein, Polley step up in tight end room amid offseason changes - The Baylor LariatAlthough senior tight ends Matthew Klopfenstein and Hawkins Polley did not tally up video game numbers in 2025, they are poised to lead a tight end room with three underclassmen and a senior transfer.

Sports Take: 2026 Baylor football season predictions - The Baylor LariatThe Bears are back and the Lariat sports desk predicts how the upcoming season pans out.

New faces, new identity for Baylor’s defensive line - The Baylor LariatAfter a difficult 2025 season, Baylor's revamped defensive line is looking for a turnaround under new coach Jacori Greer.

Baylor’s wide receiver room turns page with new core - The Baylor LariatAfter losing its top receivers from last year, Baylor's new and unproven wide receiver room looks to replace the production from last season.

Jacob Redding turns underdog mentality into leading veteran safety room - The Baylor LariatSenior safety Jacob Redding entered Baylor as a walk-on with a chip on his shoulder. He turned that underdog mentality into being a defensive leader after a breakout 2025.

Baylor defense enters new era under Joe Klanderman - The Baylor LariatDefensive coordinator Joe Klanderman comes to Waco looking to rebuild a struggling defense with new faces and a new identity.

Breaking NewsUtah sues Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he joined his brother at Michigan (AP)

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Utah Football: Top 3 Things to Watch in 2026It’s hardly a true first impression for Morgan Scalley, who’s long awaited the opportunity to take over as head coach of the Utah football team, but it’s an important first step for the Utes under a new coaching staff and with real expectations again this year after losing longtime head coach Kyle Whittingham and returning […]

Complete Big 12 Preview 📝Top contenders, biggest games and more 📲

B/R's Preseason CFB Top 25 📊Where did AP poll get it wrong? Full rankings and analysis 📲

Biggest AP Poll Takeaways 📈💪 Big Ten flexing 😤 SEC is deep 📲 Breaking down preseason Top 25

🚨 First CFB AP Poll of SeasonOhio State No. 1 in preseason rankings. See where your team stands 📲

AP Top 25 Preseason Poll PredictionsHow the rankings could shake out ahead of season openers 📲

Teams That Could Make Their 1st CFPUSC Trojans, more squads looking for a playoff debut ➡️

1 Word for Every Top 25 Team 🗣️Breaking down 2026 expectations for the nation's best squads 📲

CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

Experts React to CFB Coaches PollTap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

Top 25 CFB Coach's Poll Predictions 🔮Latest picks before Tuesday's poll drop 📲