K-State hoping Deuce Vaughn leads the way to top of Big 12
August 26, 2022 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman likes to tell a story from late April or early May, back when his program was conducting a youth football camp, and he found himself watching running back Deuce Vaughn sign autographs for kids.
No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; Corral hurt
January 2, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Sugar Bowl showdown against Mississippi and coach Lane Kiffin's explosive, Southeastern Conference-leading offense provided a high-profile platform for Baylor to validate its old-school formula of ball control and aggressive defense.
High-scoring Ole Miss meets stingy Baylor in Sugar Bowl
December 31, 2021 GMTSugar Bowl: No. 6 Baylor (11-2, Big 12) vs. No. 8 Mississippi (10-2, SEC), Jan. 1, 8:45 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Line: Mississippi by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Sugar Bowl pits No. 6 Baylor vs. No. 8 Ole Miss
December 5, 2021 GMTSUGAR BOWL
No. 6 Baylor (11-2, Big 12) vs No. 8 Mississippi (10-2, SEC), Jan. 1, 8:45 p.m.
No. 9 Baylor in B12 title game after win over Tech, OSU win
November 28, 2021 GMTWACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Dave Aranda lauded his ninth-ranked Bears for the season they have had after getting their 10th win earlier in the day.
Now, after a little help, they get to play for a Big 12 title.
Smith LB to RB to lead Big 12 quintet of 1,000-yard rushers
November 23, 2021 GMTAbram Smith was tackling Big 12 running backs at the end of last season as a starting linebacker for Baylor. He is now bruising defenders as the league's leading rusher.
Breece Hall has rushed for a touchdown in 23 consecutive games for Iowa State, tying an FBS record.
Baylor heads to K-State with Big 12 title hopes alive
November 18, 2021 GMTNo. 11 Baylor (8-2, 5-2 Big 12, No. 11 CFP) at Kansas State (7-3, 4-3), Saturday at 5:30 p.m. EST (FS1).
Line: Baylor by 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 18 Baylor beats No. 4 Oklahoma 27-14 to end streak
November 14, 2021 GMTWACO, Texas (AP) — Gerry Bohanon threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores, Baylor’s defense constantly pressured Caleb Williams and Spencer Rattler and the No. 18 Bears beat No. 4 Oklahoma 27-14 on Saturday to end the Sooners’ nation’s-best 17-game winning streak.
No. 4 Oklahoma puts 17 wins in row on line at No. 18 Baylor
November 11, 2021 GMTNo. 4 Oklahoma (9-0, 6-0 Big 12, No. 8 CFP) at No. 18 Baylor (7-2, 4-2, No. 13), Saturday at noon EST (FOX).
Line: Oklahoma by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 16 Baylor wins 31-24 as Texas again blows big lead
October 30, 2021 GMTWACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor running back Abram Smith took a quick pitch left, reversed field after spinning away from a defender and scampered for a touchdown.
That play was quite appropriate since the 16th-ranked Bears and Texas are going in opposite directions.
No. 16 Baylor can bury Texas in the Big 12 with a win
October 28, 2021 GMTTexas (4-3 2-2 Big 12) at No. 16 Baylor (6-1 3-1), Saturday at noon EDT (ABC).
Line: Baylor by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
A-Smith 3 TDs, Baylor beats future B12 foe, No. 19 BYU 38-24
October 17, 2021 GMTWACO, Texas (AP) — Abram Smith and Dillon Doyle were quite a 1-2 running punch for Baylor, providing future Big 12 foe and 19th-ranked BYU a glimpse at what the Cougars could face in their new conference.
Baylor, West Virginia trying to get run games going again
October 7, 2021 GMTBaylor wants to regain its swagger in the run game. West Virginia would be satisfied with any progress.
The Bears and Mountaineers meet Saturday in Waco, Texas, after both lost games in which they failed to score in the first half.
Warren helps No. 19 Oklahoma St. beat No. 21 Baylor 24-14
October 3, 2021 GMTSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is trying to wrap his mind around these low-scoring games in what once was the wide-open Big 12.
The transition has been easier for him because his Cowboys are winning.
Oklahoma State, Baylor to meet in battle of unbeatens
September 30, 2021 GMTNo. 21 Baylor (4-0, 2-0 Big 12) at No. 19 Oklahoma State (4-0, 1-0), Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT (ESPN2).
Line: Oklahoma State by 3 1/2 according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Big 12 has 3 undefeated teams into October, 2 meet Saturday
September 30, 2021 GMTSome things to watch in Week 5 of the Big 12 Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEK
No. 21 Baylor (4-0, 2-0 Big 12) at No. 19 Oklahoma State (4-0, 1-0). A matchup Saturday night of the only Big 12 teams, other than six-time defending conference champion Oklahoma, to make it to the first Saturday of October undefeated.
Oklahoma State, Baylor unbeaten heading into Top 25 showdown
September 30, 2021 GMTOklahoma State and Baylor quietly have compiled unbeaten records heading into their showdown on Saturday.
Baylor went 2-7 last year, but this year’s squad is much improved. The Bears (4-0, 2-0 Big 12) pulled off a 31-29 stunner over then-No.
No. 14 Iowa State opens Big 12 play at running 3-0 Baylor
September 23, 2021 GMTWACO, Texas (AP) — Preseason AP All-America running back Breece Hall is scoring touchdowns at a record pace for No. 14 Iowa State while opposing rushers are having a difficult time gaining yards against the Cyclones defense.
Baylor rides solid ground game to 45-7 victory over Kansas
September 18, 2021 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Dave Aranda spoke proudly this week about how Baylor had established an offensive identity on the ground this season.
It didn't change against Kansas on Saturday.
Gerry Bohanon threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns while running for another score, and Baylor had its way against Kansas on the ground, piling up 307 yards rushing in another dominant performance in a 45-7 victory on Saturday.
Smith, Ebner carry Baylor in 66-7 rout of Texas Southern
September 12, 2021 GMTWACO, Texas (AP) — Abram Smith and Tristan Ebner both rushed for more than 100 yards in the first half, and Baylor scored touchdowns on its first seven possessions in a 66-7 victory over Texas Southern on Saturday night.
Baylor vs Texas Southern, 1st non-league home game since ’19
September 9, 2021 GMTWACO, Texas (AP) — Abram Smith fumbled on his first carry this season for Baylor in his return to running back after finishing last year as a starting linebacker for the Bears.
“Extremely different, of course, because I’m on the other side of the ball,” Smith said.
Smith’s two touchdowns help Baylor evade Texas State, 29-20
September 5, 2021 GMTSAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Baylor had three interceptions, Abram Smith rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns, and the Bears defeated the Texas State Bobcats 29-20 on Saturday.
Baylor played its first regular season game outside the Big 12 in 715 days after its 2020 non-conference games were canceled due to COVID-19-related issues.