Baylor University is set to start 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 have faced three losing seasons out of the last four, following their Big 12 championship in 2021.
The team will be led by quarterback DJ Lagway, a transfer from Florida, who takes over from Sawyer Robertson. Lagway has family ties to Baylor, as his father played there from 1997 to 2001. He will guide a restructured receiving group as the Bears aim to enhance their performance this season.
On defense, first-year coordinator Joe Klanderman is charged with revitalizing a struggling unit that ranked among the lowest in the Big 12 last season. The Bears will encounter a tough opponent in Auburn’s quarterback Byrum Brown, a transfer from the University of South Florida, who has impressive career stats, including nearly 7,700 passing yards and 61 touchdowns.
This game is part of a larger schedule within the Big 12 Conference, with Baylor (0-0) taking on Auburn (0-0) at 3:30 p.m. ET, and it will be broadcast on ABC. The result may have significant implications for Aranda's future as he seeks to improve the team's fortunes after recent challenges.
