Baylor University is set to start its football season with a game against Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This matchup is particularly important for seventh-year head coach Dave Aranda, as the Bears aim to recover from three losing seasons in the last four years following their Big 12 championship in 2021.
The Bears will be led by Florida transfer quarterback DJ Lagway, who takes over from Sawyer Robertson. Lagway, whose father played at Baylor from 1997 to 2001, will guide a restructured receiving group as the team seeks to enhance its performance.
On defense, first-year coordinator Joe Klanderman faces the challenge of revitalizing a unit that struggled last season, ranking among the lowest in the Big 12.
Baylor (0-0) will encounter a tough opponent in Auburn (0-0), particularly with their quarterback Byrum Brown, who transferred from the University of South Florida (USF) and has impressive stats, including nearly 7,700 passing yards and 61 touchdowns during his time with the Bulls. The game, scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
ET and broadcast on ABC, could have significant implications for Aranda's future with the program as he attempts to turn around the Bears' recent struggles.
