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The Wildcats return 14 starters from last seasons 8-5 team, with 10 being All-Conference players. The Bears have young athletes out wide capable of explosive plays, but they are remarkably inconsistent and inexperienced. In that regard, the Big 12 is a league in transition. Per PFF, Baylor QBs were pressured 35.2 percent of the time in 2020 (8th in the Big 12, 96th in the FBS) but only 29.1 percent of the time in 2021 (first in the conference, 45th nationally). Hes long and has some quickness, but hes a one trick finesse pony. 2022 Sugar Bowl odds: Baylor starting quarterback Gerry Bohanon expected to return from injury vs. Ole Miss Baylor should have starting QB Gerry Bohanon available off injury for Saturday's Sugar Bowl matchup vs. Ole Miss. (Top photo of Dave Aranda: Stephen Lew / USA Today). By Matt Severance Updated: Dec 27, 2021 10:49AM PST . Making the field bigger is preferable to playing in a phone booth. For more NCAA football news, analysis, opinion and unique coverage by FanSided, including Heisman Trophy and College Football Playoff rankings, be sure to bookmark these pages. The Longhorns could go as far as the quarterback position will take them this year, whether thats Hudson Card, who started two games last year, or Quinn Ewers, the former top-ranked overall prospect in the 2021 247Sports Composite. I dont say it in an ugly way, I say it as thats probably where it is right now. Though none of those classes have been in the top 25, it doesnt mean they wont yield quality results. Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards will take over a lot of the running duties with the potential to really be successful as a one-two punch. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. It wont be a big one, but itll be enough for the Cowboys to close the gap. ", 2021 stats: Four sacks (T-third most), six TFLs (T-sixth most), played 13 games with 12 starts. Powledge, a Huntsville, Texas, native who played fullback at Sam Houston, is also back in his Texas roots. The school president and athletic director each signed 10-year extensions. Morgan, the one returning starter in the group, will be deployed either at safety or star, depending on need. 2021 stats: Started all 14 games at center. Baylor had a backloaded schedule in terms of difficulty and theyre on a two game slide after being obliterated by Kansas State 31-3 and then losing a heartbreaker to TCU by one point in which they outplayed (an injured-riddled) TCU for most of the game. They have 150+ combined starts in aggregate. Note: Baylor OC Jeff Grimes loves trick plays. Josh Cameron, a former walk-on who was awarded a scholarship, gives the group some size (6-2, 210 pounds). A lot of Longhorn offensive success will rest on Sarks ability to scheme up run game solutions on a short week. Defensively, adding Player and having the entire two-deep back up front is viewed as a strength. It resulted in nine 100-yard performances and 1,621 rushing yards, the most in Baylor history. While they lost to Oklahoma State and suffered a two-point defeat at TCU, they punched a ticket to the conference title game where they avenged their loss to the Cowboys for the crown. This makes the Bears Thats the bad. Baylor will get the Cowboys at home, but theyll be coming back from a road trip to Iowa State while OSU will be coming off a bye week. Will that lead to more wins? There are also five transfers combined from those two cycles still around. Posted on January 10, 2022. Run blocking has improved, Aranda said. And it wont get too much easier in the second half. The second coach expects Baylors running game will again be solid but noted how little production returns at receiver. Baylors offensive line was one of thirteen finalists for the Joe Moore Award, presented annually to the nations top offensive line in college football. Hes going to be filling some big shoes. To replace receivers coach Chansi Stuckey, who joined Marcus Freemans staff at Notre Dame, Aranda hired former Buffalo and Marshall receivers coach Dallas Baker. Hes joined by Matt Jones, who has been a massive drop off from the cat quick NFL draftee Terrel Bernard. Each of the new schools comes in at a different place, and the 2022 Big 12 title game participants, TCU and Kansas State, both had major losses on at least one side of the ball. He and his wife, Karina, got married last January and have a 4-month-old daughter, Zoe. But there are worse bets to take than a Kansas State team with a returning starter at quarterback in Will Howard, playing behind the bulk of his offensive line returning. Shapen is 60 and quite mobile, but not the running threat represented by a Jalen Daniels or Adrian Martinez. The Bears rotated anywhere from six to eight linemen per game last season, and the returning talent gives defensive coordinator Ron Roberts a chance to do that again, with potentially an even higher level of play. Two years ago, Kansas had the youngest team in college football. But when looking at what most Big 12 teams lose and the Longhorns ranking second in the conference in returning production (according to ESPNs Bill Connellys measurements), a Texas team that finished a game out of the Big 12 Championship Game probably makes for the best bet. He and his wife, Karina, got married last January and have SHARE If BYU football players, coaches were stocks, who would you buy? Already an A+ run defender and also shows flashes of having passing down value to melt the pocket. It takes trust and a sense of safety to put yourself out there to die and then to be born again.. Max Duggan is a returning starter at quarterback, but must hold off last years backup in Chandler Morris. Iowa State ranks 28th in returning production on offense, and while the defense looks vastly different in returning production, Jon Heacock gets a bit of benefit of the doubt there. Returning Starters on Offense: 6 Offensive Coordinator Collin Klein, who was promoted to the position after a remarkable offensive output as the Wildcats Its rare to see a combination of strength, speed and agility for someone with Halls frame. If youre talking about which team is the Big 12 favorite, Im going with Baylor because of what they have up front, the coach said. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, 10 key Baylor players to know in 2022: Returning O-line, D-line alleviates concerns, Everything you need to know about Baylor football: Key storylines, predictions and more, Ray Davis optimistic, anxious about Rangers season amidst tumultuous TV situation, Cowboys Mike McCarthy has more power, fewer excuses. Baylor (6-7 in 2022) (Photo: Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire, Getty) The biggest reason to propel the Bears down these rankings is that Baylor ranks 100th nationally in The tricky part will be actually defending the title with Oklahoma State still rolling, Oklahoma with their own defensive guru at the helm and Texas strengthening. They pulled a similar mind screw on Texas Tech, forcing three different QBs to throw a combined a 5 interceptions. The 2022 Georgia Bulldogs will be replacing a lot of experience on both sides of the ball especially on defense. Michael Haag, Baylor athletics blogger. The Bears tend to be deliberate on offense and average 6.1 yards per play on the strength of an efficient running game and a sporadically explosive but inconsistent play action passing game. On defense, the second coach sees Baylors defensive line as the deepest in the Big 12. 13 in the FanSided Top 50 Preseason Rankings. The Horns need Quinn Ewers to throw the ball capably within the construct of a run first offense. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 2021 stats: Six sacks (second most), 7.0 TFL, 17 total tackles. When Baylors outside zone running game is humming, theyre a Bear to defend as Reese and Sqwirl are adept at finding small creases or using their quickness to make sharp cuts against the grain when second level defenders overrun to the sideline. WebThe official 2022 Football schedule for the Baylor University Bears Iowa States Ashley Joens and Bad blood spilled over in a major way during the opening round of the SEC Womens Basketball Tournament between Florida and Kentucky About us: HCS is owned and operated by Pete Mundo. Brennan Armstrong entered the 2022 season as one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the ACC but had the lowest completion percentage of his career as a starter. I do stuff that I win, and I dont even make it look like Im trying that hard. Those are all things that have to die. And with the talent on hand on defense some of the teams most talented defenders are working with the second and third teams so far this spring improvement on that end should come quickly. Nobody has really stepped forward yet and said, Im the guy, and this is my job,' Grimes said. There may be inexperience at those key offensive spots, but sufficient talent exists. In a classic good news, bad news situation, Houston ranks 24th nationally in returning offensive production, but 119th in returning defensive production. February 8, 2023 7:57 pm CT. ESPN announced its returning production rankings for the 2023 season on Tuesday. Whoever wins the quarterback job out of Tyler Shough and Donovan Smith has both starting experience and a high ceiling. The challenge for Texas wont be physicality. And that would typically seem to indicate some regression. Another year in Venables defensive system couldnt hurt either, as Oklahoma struggled at times to be assignment sound on that side of the ball. And while we dont think Cincinnati will be bad, the Bearcats rank last in the league in returning production, coming in at No. 70 nationally), the players that the Cougars replace departures with are often older and more physically ready to step in than the traditional redshirt freshman or sophomore. The No. The Bears have been a strong Big 12 road team, compiling a 3-1 record, and their play style and experience tends to travel well. The 2021 second-team All-AAC selection should thrive being back in his hometown of Waco. In 2021, that number rose to 2.2 yards per rush, sixth in the conference and 49th nationally, according to Pro Football Focus. Redshirt freshman Kyron Drones was thrust into the backup role after Bohanons November hamstring injury. Hes a guy that opened up his heart to the team and led his team in a real prideful, courageous way, Aranda said of Bohanon. But Oklahoma would tell you that some of the departures arent the worst thing in the world, and Brent Venables upset the apple cart a bit in the offseason by going guns blazing into the transfer portal. Hes an athletic and ridiculously strong 0-tech NT thats very light on his feet for his size.
Five best college football futures bets to make, including our Syracuse Orange, who return 80% of their starters this season. The Cyclones were one of the nations most experienced teams last year the reason for Iowa States lofty preseason expectations and now need to start over in a major way after a number of those players moved on. Will that be enough for the Cyclones to overcome the leagues lowest returning starter count? Related: Early 2022 Big 12 QB Preview and Rankings 3. Powledge, a Huntsville, Texas, native who played fullback at Sam Houston, is also back in his Texas roots. One of the most important factors in a team's success in college football is its returning experience. Now its just about getting experience on the field so theyre comfortable.. Wheat also worked with Aranda at LSU, spending seven seasons as a defensive analyst for the Tigers, including all four in which Aranda was defensive coordinator. The Horned Frogs suffered a surprising collapse last year, particularly defensively, that ushered in changes at the highest levels. Everything theyre doing, I feel good about it, Roberts said. The biggest reason to propel the Bears down these rankings is that Baylor ranks 100th nationally in returning production, third-to-last in the Big 12. Hes got new ideas and new ways to look at things that are going to improve all of us.. He led the Bears in tackles in five games. Bohanon, who started the other 12 games, hit the transfer portal after the coaches gave Shapen the nod and landed at South Florida. Flahertys reasoning: While the team loses plenty on the defensive side, the Wildcats return Will Howard and all five offensive linemen. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Roberts will evaluate multiple options there, including returning safety Lorando Johnson, who backed up Pitre last year. Although Baylor lost four key defenders via the NFL Draft and five starters total, theres a lot to like about the unit, starting with the defensive line. . Some of those bounces are likely to go the Sooners way this season, which could mean improvement in the win column just by being less unlucky. Defensively, the Texas DL will match up just fine against Baylors experienced offensive line. The incoming Bears represent five different states, including Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. Even with Bijan Robinson moving on, Texas still ranks third nationally in returning offensive production, and with Texas bringing in the No. I act like this. Lost in last years rough season: the Cyclones had quite a bit of young talent that took its lumps and probably needed another year to come together. Baylor is the 45th ranked defense by FEI advanced statistics and while they allow only a reasonable 5.3 yards per play, offenses that are able to solve their disguised coverages and avoid turnovers will move the ball. WebBaylors special teams will be in good hands with junior punter Issac Power and freshman kicker Isaiah Hankins returning. The Jayhawks may still be a year off; there a number of those projected starters still have more eligibility after this year. The sample sizes are small, but also very promising for Morris. When former outside linebackers coach Joey McGuire took the Texas Tech head coaching job in November, Aranda elevated quality control coach Caleb Collins. The slinger has proven he has an elite arm, and if the cards fall right, he is a legitimate contender for Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year. Both are expected to contribute immediately. Returning starters on offense: 7 Quarterback Spencer Sanders returns and brings 35 career starts with him. The secondary is being retooled with Christian Morgan providing the most veteran presence at safety. Grimes also looks at fifth-year senior Mose Jeffery, sophomore Micah Mazzccua and redshirt freshman tackle Tate Williams as possible contributors. UW, of course, finished an 11-2 season with a No. By far, this is the most depth weve had since Ive been here, Roberts said. Baylor tabbed a new starting quarterback. Defense drove the Bears to the Big 12 title and if theres one thing Aranda can be counted on having, its a good defense. Sophomore Blake Shapen leads the Bears offense and hes had an inconsistent season, playing pretty well up to the West Virginia game where he had over 300 yards passing at halftime! Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Key stat to know: Baylors stout defense forced the second-most third downs (200) in the Big 12 and 11th most in the Power 5 last season, a result of good early down defense. #Baylor DT Siaki Ika (6-4, 354, SR) LSU transfer. Prod. Diminutive Richard Reese (908 yards, 14 tds, 5.2 per carry) and Sqwirl Williams (530 yards, 4 tds, 5.8 per carry) are the speed component while 245 pound Qualan Jones (403 yards, 7 tds, 5.5 per carry) brings the pain. During a 12-0 regular season, the Horned Frogs went a perfect 5-0 in one-score games, meaning TCU wasnt far from a vastly different season. Baylor ranked 10th in the country and first in the Big 12 in rushing offense in 2021, averaging 219.3 yards per game, leading the way to a Big 12 Championship. If the offense can make the most of a strong group of running backs led by Richard Reese and an athletic crop of wide receivers, Baylor should be pretty good the defense has a chance to improve from where it was a year ago. It finished fourth in the Big 12 in total D and tenth in the nation in scoring defense, but the it was really, really good at was taking the ball away. The top three tight ends on the 2021 depth chart return. Jun 16, 2022 7:08 PM EDT The Baylor Bears offense had some serious turnover this spring, with quarterback Gerry Bohanon hitting the NCAA Transfer Portal in A big physical front headlined by plus size nose tackle Siaki Ika isnt designed to compile stats, but to dominate the interior line of scrimmage and force runners to either collide into an interior wall or bounce wide on a rounded angle that allows easy clean up. Texas has to press their advantages here and not concede confidence building throws to Shapen. Dave Aranda enters Year 3 in Waco in considerably better shape than last year, with a Big 12 Championship in the trophy case. Early spring success has Texas filling fans with hope, Judge rules in favor of Michael Irvin in request for expedited evidence in $100M lawsuit, Mike McCarthy calls taking over play-calling most fun Ive had as Cowboys coach, PK winners! Likely this will be another year like last year: West Virginia has the talent to sneak up and bite somebody, but might not have the consistent week-in, week-out results. In the starting lineup, Grimes expects competition at both guard spots. However, they look to have a spectacular shot at doing so in 2022. Roberts is leaning toward Walcott at star and Johnson at corner. Now that hes gotten to the top, he needs to figure out to how keep Baylor there. Michael Haag is a Journalism student at Baylor University in Waco, TX. No other Bear tight end has caught as many touchdowns as his nine career scores. pic.twitter.com/zg3fJXYoU9, 2021 stats (Tulsa): 14.0 TFLs (led team, second in AAC), four sacks (second on team), one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Jahdae Barron and Ryan Watts have the potential to shut down Baylors receivers if Dshawn Jamison or Terrance Brooks can bring it on the other side. The Cyclones starter count includes five on offense and three on defense, with the former group including a new starter at quarterback. Hill is among a number of players who could have breakout seasons in 2023. Aranda recruited the 2020 four-star prospect while with the Tigers but left for Baylor before getting a chance to coach him. Guess you have to call 2022 a disappointment for Coach Billy Hawthorne entering his sixth season in 2023 off a .500 season when 16 starters returned including four OLers and a TE. Theyre headlined by OT Connor Galvin and C Jacob Gall. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Kansas State Athletics Media Relations). Sophomore Monaray Baldwin starred in the Sugar Bowl with a 48-yard second-half touchdown run. That has turned each team's returning starter count into one of the most panned metrics heading into a given season. After an awful 2020, in which the Bears went 2-7 and looked listless by seasons end, Aranda overhauled the offensive staff. 124 nationally: 121st on offense and 107th on defense, are stepping up in conference AND are doing so while replacing head coach Luke Fickell, who went who went 53-10 over the last five years. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Bill Bender of Sporting News projectsthe Bears will face Oregon in the Alamo Bowl. 7:00 AM on Aug 19, 2022 CDT. The Bears match up well in some spots to Texas, but theyre a five loss team for a reason. LSUs Josh White will try to bolster the linebacker corps, which does return middle linebacker Dillon Doyle. Written by Brett Gibbons Brett is an avid sports traveler and former Division-I football recruiter for Bowling Green and Texas State. But if he comes in and truly finds his footing, the Cougars could be too low here. This page is Previously, he spent eight years covering college sports at ESPN.com and seven years as a sports reporter at the Houston Chronicle. 2021 stats: 91 tackles (second most), 8.5 TFL (second most), scored two offensive TDs (rushing and receiving). While Kansas State had six on both sides of the ball and added a transfer quarterback to fill one of the openings, Oklahoma State returns seven starters from the nations 53rd-best offense, according to SP+, including quarterback Spencer Sanders. Baylor football defensive tackle Siaki Ika and linebacker Dillon Doyle. All three specialists return: punter Issac Power, place kicker Isaiah Hankins and kickoff specialist Noah Rauschenberg. The Wolfpack will be competing in the ACC during the 2022 season. You gotta go down before you go up.. Developing some receivers. Sophomore Tony Anyanwu, whom Roberts said was the starting jack before foot surgery forced him to miss the season, will be in the mix, as well as redshirt freshman Jackie Marshall. We looked at not just the numbers for each team, but breakdowns on each side of the ball and whether teams return starters at the most important positions on the football field as well. Breakdown: McWilliams time on the turf was limited, as he played behind two NFL running backs in Trestan Ebner and Abram Smith. The defense could improve, and the cupboard is far from bare in Fort Worth, where Sonny Dykes will get back his original starting quarterback in Chandler Morris, who should sling the ball to Alabama transfer JoJo Earle, among others. Alan Bowman transferred in to potentially take over the quarterback spot after Spencer Sanders departure, but Bowman struggled to stay healthy at Texas Tech and he attempted all of 11 passes over the last two years at Michigan combined. He covered the 2022 Allstate Sugar Bowl and multiple Texas Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Waco. Key stat to know: Baylors offensive line improvement from 2020 to 2021 was significant. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. They combined for 2,400 yards and 14 touchdowns, so replacing them will be no easy feat. Its another to go from being a strength to being leaders. Breakdown: Gall is as dependable as they come. Matthew Powledge, Baylors former safeties and special teams coach, joined Dan Lannings staff at Oregon in December. Baylor struggles to get an honest pass rush at times and they rely heavily on deceptive coverages on the back end to confound QBs and force sucker throws. Redshirt freshman Devin Lemear graded out the highest of all the safeties this spring, Roberts said. 2022 College Football Returning Production Rankings Team Ret. The lowest-ranked class in that span, unsurprisingly, came in 2020 (49th), the transition class from former coach Matt Rhule to Aranda. The Bears do lose starting left guard Xavier Newman-Johnson, who had 36 career starts and earned Pro Football Network First-Team All-American Honors in 2021. 21 transfer class, the third-best in the Big 12. [Get a FREE 7-day trial of Inside Texas Plus!]. Copyright 2017-22 Heartland College Sports. 1 and in charge of moving the Bears forward on offense. Baylor football shocked the Big 12 last year. The Bears brought in two scholarship players thus far, both in the defensive front seven: Player and White. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The former Iowa Hawkeyes presence was shown even with Bernard on the squad, and hes beloved among his peers, so expect a big year from Doyle in 2022. Sling it, Shape >> @BShapen @kelseyjohnsonjr #SicEm | #PersonOverPlayer pic.twitter.com/ItRAKelqx2. After a 2-7 After losing eight players to the NFL over the summer, Baylor football will be forced to replace some big-time athletes from a 2021 Big A veteran leader on the back end, Baylor will rely on Morgan to make an impact in 2022. A year ago, Grimes found his running back by moving linebacker Abram Smith, a former running back recruit, back to the position. The Bears enter the season ranked No. But those are all a far cry from a year ago, when it wasnt certain if Baylor could block consistently and installed a whole new offense. Talent hasnt been and will continue to not be the issue in Austin. Its one thing to go from being a weakness to a strength, Grimes said. Remember: this team went 1-6 in one-score games last year, including 0-6 in Big 12 play. Perhaps the fog has never fully lifted as he was particularly ineffective as the season progressed against Kansas, Oklahoma and Kansas State. Losing Deuce Vaughn and Felix Anudike-Uzomah arguably the Wildcats best player on offense and defense, respectively certainly hurts. With a solid crop of returning players, the question will be whether that talent can start delivering results on the field. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. Cumulus and the Big 12 are not affiliated with this website. Enter Sonny Dykes, who took the short jaunt from Dallas, and SMU, to Fort Worth. He joins an elite group of established, veteran O-lineman that are hoping to pound the rock en route to another successful season. Gavin Holmes is the senior statesman of the group, but after dropping 210 yards against West Virginia, hes had 84 yards receiving total over the last five games. Theres talent on hand, particularly at quarterback where the Mountaineers added USC and Georgia transfer JT Daniels, giving West Virginia its most talented signal-caller in years.
Sixth-year senior Gavin Holmes has starting experience but has endured multiple injuries in his career. Add in Oklahoma State ranking 101st in returning defensive production, and the Cowboys have some question marks. Aranda signed a contract extension in February that is scheduled to keep him at the school through 2029, quieting coaching carousel discussion. If that offense can jell and the defense can take a step forward, the Red Raiders could surprise. Baylor had the most players of any team in the state of Texas chosen in the 2022 NFL Draft (six) and those recruits came from the 2017 and 2018 classes, which ranked 40th and 29th, respectively. Ranking 77th nationally in returning production, the Sooners are somewhat middle of the pack in the Big 12 in that category. Dave Aranda can flat out coach defense, but 2021s elite unit was gutted by the NFL draft and theyre currently in a transitional phase. Those expecting last year to be a one-off for Kansas arent looking at what Kansas brings back: the Jayhawks rank second nationally in returning production, including first offensively and 10th defensively. Those returning starters include seven on offense and seven on defense, and while the Bears will be looking to replace some fairly irreplaceable players, Baylor "I thought football had to be part of it, somehow." This 67 edge JACK Garmon Randolph leads them in sacks with 4.5 on the season. This article was first published in the Cougar Fleeks has all the ability in the world, and Baldwin is a dynamic player with really good speed. Other receivers could get looks at returner. Seth Jones, another sophomore, is up to nearly 200 pounds after being recruited at 180. What should fans expect in 2022? This was a big component of their 38-35 win over OU in Norman, forcing Dillon Gabriel into 3 first half interceptions, even though OUs offense was otherwise humming along. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Baylor Bears news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Big 12 football schedule release: Every game for every team in 2023 2022 Team Leaders. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Cornerback Al Walcott and safety Christian Morgan, both returning starters, will also see time at star, Roberts said. Players Im most excited to see in CFB - Pt 20Ben Sims - TE - BaylorSims was very productive on @BUFootball Big 12 championship run. There is still veteran talent on the roster. Theres still plenty of talent in H-Town, and the offense still has enough pieces to cause havoc (the young receiving corps could be particularly nasty). 2 spot, Grimes said. Former Baylor standout linebacker and Sugar Bowl MVP Terrel Bernard is a Buffalo Bill, leaving Doyle to pick up the slack. The NFL Draft and NFL Draft Logo are copyright of the National Football League and in no way are owned by Ourlads Scouting Services LLC. Hes a graduate of BGSU and works as an auditor for Google content curation products. Breakdown: There are so many other worthy names that could have made this list, but it felt wrong to exclude one of the best tight ends in Baylor football history. On the plus side, Shapen will have a veteran offensive line led by defending Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year Connor Galvin and reinforced y Buffalow transfer Jacob Gall. Joey McGuires first team will be fascinating to watch with an offense that returns four starters but also adds Zach Kittley, the architect of last years explosive Western Kentucky group. Web2020-21 Baylor Bears Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 28-2 (13-1, 1st in Big 12 MBB ) Rank: 3rd in the Final AP Poll Coach: Scott Drew More School True freshman Kyron Drones might be a factor in the fall camp battle for the open gig. Shapen can be very sharp in the play action game, but he tends to fixate on his first read and defenses that deny him quick decisions can turn him over and get to him in the pocket. With whats left of the returners, here is who will stand out among the bunch in hopes to repeat as conference champions. Yes, we know. On the move! Here's a look at each Big 12 team's returning starters for the 2022 season. Texas safeties and linebackers cant get caught up in trash and must fit the cutback lanes. There was a point in spring where you say, Hes one of the top guys on our team, just based on production, Aranda said. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 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