Clay Johnston
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, TCU linebacker Garret Wallow (30) tackles West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) in an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Wallow was selected to The Associated Press All-Big 12 Conference team, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
Hubbard, Lynch, Hurts lead AP Big 12 awards; Rhule top coach

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 13, 2019 12:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) celebrates a tackle during an NCAA college football game against TCU in Norman, Okla. Major improvements on defense have pushed Oklahoma and Baylor into the Big 12 championship game. Oklahoma led the Big 12 in total defense during conference play after finishing last a season ago. Baylor led the Big 12 in scoring defense and ranked third in total defense in league play a year after finishing seventh in total defense and eighth in scoring defense.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Stout defenses push Oklahoma, Baylor into Big 12 title game

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 03, 2019 06:01 PM EST

Texas' Devin Duvernay (6) runs as Kansas State's Elijah Sullivan (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 13 Baylor another chance vs Texas for Big 12 title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 03:54 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) dives across the goal line to score a touchdown as TCU safety Trevon Moehrig (7) goes to the ground during the second overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Baylor won 29-23 in triple overtime. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Big 12’s top 2 meet with No. 10 Oklahoma at No. 12 Baylor

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2019 03:39 PM EST

TCU running back Sewo Olonilua (33) is tackled by Baylor safety Will Williams (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 12 Baylor not breaking in defensive undefeated season

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 13, 2019 04:00 PM EST

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) is lifted by teammates as he celebrates the first touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Brewer, Hasty help No. 18 Baylor beat Oklahoma State 45-27

By John Tranchina Oct. 19, 2019 09:17 PM EDT

Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard (30) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
After big OT win, No. 18 Baylor is underdog at Oklahoma St

By John Tranchina Oct. 18, 2019 01:46 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on the Golden Hat after beating Texas 34-27 in an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Rhule, Hurts, Brooks top Big 12 honors at season's midpoint

By John Raby Oct. 17, 2019 03:52 PM EDT

Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard (30) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Undefeated No. 18 Baylor underdog going to Oklahoma State

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2019 03:14 PM EDT

In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, photo, Baylor offensive lineman Sam Tecklenburg, center, thanks the fans after the team's win over Texas Tech in an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas. Standing next to Techlenburg are JaMycal Hasty, left, and Jim Threet, Tecklenburg is among 10 current seniors who redshirted in 2015, when Baylor was coming off back-to-back Big 12 titles and had its last eight-game winning streak. There is also sixth-year receiver Chris Platt, who was playing as a redshirt that season and got an extra year of eligibility after a season-ending knee injury four games in the 2017 season. They all stayed in the aftermath of a sprawling sexual assault scandal that led to coach Art Briles getting fired before the 2016 season. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
No. 18 Baylor upperclassmen go from 1-11 to Big 12 co-leader

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 17, 2019 02:12 AM EDT

Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) celebrates sacking Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: How to use head-to-head results?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 14, 2019 02:53 AM EDT

No. 18 Baylor top tackler Johnston has season-ending injury

Oct. 13, 2019 04:26 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — No. 18 Baylor will be without leading tackler Clay Johnston for the rest of the season after the senior middle linebacker injured his knee on a...

Texas Tech running back SaRodorick Thompson (28) runs against Baylor linebacker Jordan Williams (38) during the first half of a NCAA college football game in Waco, Tex.,Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.(AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 22 Baylor needs 2 OTs to beat Texas Tech 33-30

Oct. 12, 2019 08:20 PM EDT

Rice linebacker Treshawn Chamberlain, safety Naeem Smith and defensive lineman Ikenna Enechukwu, from left, chase Baylor running back Trestan Ebner during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Brewer throws for 303 yards, TD in Baylor's 21-13 win

Sep. 21, 2019 10:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Murray the Big 12 offensive player of year, OU's 4th in row

Dec. 07, 2018 11:55 AM EST

No. 23 Iowa State looks for 5th straight win vs Baylor

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 02:54 PM EST
Baylor (5-4, 3-3 Big 12) at No. 23 Iowa State (5-3, 4-2, No. 22 CFP), 3:30 EST (FS1). Line: Iowa State by 14½ Series record: Baylor leads...