James Lynch
Baylor's new head football coach Dave Aranda addresses the media during an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
New Baylor coach Aranda hires one of his mentors as Bears DC

Jan. 21, 2020 08:51 PM EST

Baylor's new head football coach Dave Aranda addresses the media during an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
New Baylor coach Aranda sensed something special with Bears

Stephen Hawkins Jan. 20, 2020 02:01 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Baylor defensive tackle James Lynch, top, sacks Stephen F. Austin's Trae Self in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Waco, Texas. Lynch was selected to The Associated Press All-America Team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Baylor All-America DE Lynch bypassing senior season for NFL

Jan. 13, 2020 11:53 PM EST

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

No. 5 Georgia, No. 8 Baylor to meet in Sugar Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 03:36 PM EST
No. 8 Baylor (11-2, Big 12) vs. No. 5 Georgia (11-2, Southeastern Conference), Jan. 1, 8:45 p.m., ET LOCATION: New Orleans ...

Baylor linebacker Jordan Williams, left, and Baylor cornerback Grayland Arnold, right, make the tackle on Oklahoma wide receiver Jadon Haselwood, center, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Oklahoma won 34-31. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 6 Oklahoma, No. 8 Baylor on playoff edge in Big 12 game

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 06, 2019 02:41 AM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 6 Oklahoma-No. 8 Baylor for Big 12 title, possible CFP

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 03:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Baylor head coach Matt Rhule gestures to an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, in Stillwater, Okla. Baylor coach Matt Rhule and Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley took over their teams under drastically different circumstances. Now they will coach against each other in the Big 12 championship game. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)
Big 12 top players are OSU RB Hubbard and Baylor DE Lynch

Dec. 04, 2019 06:17 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

Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims (5) and tight end Ben Sims (86) celebrate a third-quarter touchdown against Texas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Baylor to tune up for Big 12 title game vs Kansas

Nov. 27, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 7 Oklahoma needs Bedlam for Big 12’s playoff chance

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 27, 2019 02:13 AM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) meets Baylor head coach Matt Rhule on the field after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
No. 13 Baylor in Big 12 title game with 24-10 win over Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2019 07:05 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) fumbles the ball while getting tackled by Baylor safeties Henry Black (8) and Chris Miller (3) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Waco, Texas. Oklahoma won 34-31. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Texas State Bobcats at Baylor Bears 11/15/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 04:55 PM EST

Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley (11) and quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrate the 34-31 victory over Baylor following an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Hurts, No. 10 Oklahoma rally to beat No. 12 Baylor 34-31

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 16, 2019 11:23 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

Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims (5) catches a pass for a touchdown next to West Virginia cornerback Keith Washington Jr. (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 11 Baylor takes Big 12 lead into I-35 rivalry vs. TCU

Nov. 07, 2019 03:14 PM EST

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 head coach Matt Rhule gestures to an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 12 Baylor saw turn with Brewer's near-comeback vs. WVU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 30, 2019 04:04 PM EDT

Kansas head coach Les Miles watches his players against Texas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
TCU and Oklahoma State meet after getting needed Big 12 wins

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 30, 2019 02:05 AM EDT