Baylor University is set to 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 aim to bounce back from three losing seasons in the last four years, following their Big 12 championship in 2021.
This season, quarterback DJ Lagway, a transfer from Florida and son of a former Baylor player, will lead the team, replacing Sawyer Robertson. Lagway will head a restructured receiving corps as Baylor seeks to enhance its performance. On defense, first-year coordinator Joe Klanderman faces the challenge of revitalizing a unit that struggled last season, ranking low in the Big 12.
The Bears will contend with Auburn's quarterback Byrum Brown, who transferred from the University of South Florida and boasts impressive stats, including nearly 7,700 passing yards and 61 touchdowns. The game, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET and broadcast on ABC, is part of a broader slate of Big 12 matchups, including Oklahoma State visiting Tulsa and Boston College taking on Cincinnati.
The outcome of the game could have significant implications for Aranda's future with the program as he strives to improve the Bears' fortunes.
