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Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) is tackled by Baylor linebacker Dillon Doyle short of the goal line in the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
Baylor holds on for Big 12 title, knocks Okla St out of CFP

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 04, 2021 04:07 PM EST

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) tries to break a tackle by Texas defensive back Brenden Schooler during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Smith LB to RB to lead Big 12 quintet of 1,000-yard rushers

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2021 05:28 PM EST

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman, right, yells at an official after his team was flagged for interfering on a fair catch on a punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Shapen ushers No. 11 Baylor to 20-10 win over K-State

By Dave Skretta Nov. 20, 2021 09:06 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) tosses the ball to running back Trestan Ebner (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Baylor at Kansas State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 07:43 PM EST

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, left, and Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, right, shake hands before an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Oklahoma at Baylor 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 11:57 AM EST

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Morris and TCU beat No. 14 Baylor in first game without GP

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 06, 2021 07:28 PM EDT

TCU interim head coach Jerry Kill, center, watches play against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Baylor at TCU 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

Texas tight end Cade Brewer (80) catches a pass in front of Baylor linebacker Terrel Bernard (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
No. 16 Baylor wins 31-24 as Texas again blows big lead

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 30, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

Baylor linebacker Terrel Bernard (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Texas at Baylor 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 11:23 AM EDT

Baylor wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, left, scores past Virginia linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo, on a pass play in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
West Virginia at Baylor 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

Baylor defensive tackle Siaki Ika sacks West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Bohanon's career day leads Baylor past West Virginia 45-20

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 09, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, left, and Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy talk before their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Baylor at Oklahoma State 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 06:55 PM EDT

Baylor fans pose for a photo prior to an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Iowa State at Baylor 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 02:39 PM EDT

Baylor running back Abram Smith (7) scores a touchdown against Texas Southern in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Texas Southern at Baylor 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 10:55 PM EDT

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon scores past Texas Southern safety Calvin Henderson, left, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Smith, Ebner carry Baylor in 66-7 rout of Texas Southern

Sep. 11, 2021 10:45 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is pursued by Baylor linebacker Hakeem Vance (30) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 13 Oklahoma tops Baylor, earns trip to Big 12 title game

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 05, 2020 11:49 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries the ball between Baylor defensive tackles Josh Landry (92) and Ryan Miller (64) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Baylor at Oklahoma 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 08:23 PM EST

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda looks to an official in the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
No. 17 Iowa State hosts Baylor looking to stay atop Big 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 05:31 PM EST

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda looks to an official in the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
No. 17 Cyclones face Baylor guarding against November swoon

By Eric Olson Nov. 05, 2020 02:37 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