Baylor University is set to begin its football season against Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This matchup 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.
This season, quarterback DJ Lagway, a transfer from Florida and son of a former Baylor player, will take over the starting role, succeeding Sawyer Robertson. Lagway will lead a restructured receiving corps as the team seeks to enhance its performance.
On defense, first-year coordinator Joe Klanderman faces the challenge of revitalizing a unit that had one of the weakest performances in the Big 12 last season. The Bears will contend with Auburn's quarterback Byrum Brown, who previously played at the University of South Florida and boasts impressive career statistics, including nearly 7,700 passing yards and 61 touchdowns.
The game is part of a larger schedule within the Big 12 Conference, with Baylor (0-0) going up against Auburn (0-0) at 3:30 p.m. ET, airing on ABC. The result of this game could play a crucial role in determining Aranda's future with the team as he aims to reverse the Bears' recent struggles.
