He and his wife, Karina, got married last January and have a 4-month-old daughter, Zoe. This page is Will receive lots of Vita Vea comps. But if he comes in and truly finds his footing, the Cougars could be too low here. Dont expect too big a slide, if any, overall. 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. Arandas second season in charge could hardly have gone more perfectly. "We got married in Katy, Texas, about a mile from the high school stadium," he said. Offensively, John Rhys Plumlee headlines a group that ranks 78th in returning offensive production, but may be more ready to hit the ground running with a strong group of wide receivers and Plumlees ability to impact games with his legs as well. The Waller native is set for another huge year, playing alongside some of the nations best D-lineman, who are good candidates to be on this list. Their preferred front lines up Baylor size and power on the specific Longhorn OL whove dealt with that least well and its important that the Longhorns have some run game wrinkles that allow advantageous blocking angles inside and create some conflict in Baylors clean up crew. The ranking takes a look at data on both sides of the football for all FBS teams in the country. Five different pass catchers have been 21-30 receptions and they dont have a true #1. 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. Breakdown: Player was a highly touted transfer portal prospect, so the fact that hes joining Apu, Hall, TJ Franklin and Cole Maxwell must be terrifying for any opposition. Written by Brett Gibbons Brett is an avid sports traveler and former Division-I football recruiter for Bowling Green and Texas State. But at its core, the team is younger. 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. The Cowboys came within inches of the Big 12 championship last year, and are tied with two other schools with 12 returning starters. The Cougars are the top-ranked newcomer here, though whether that plays out will likely depend on whether Kedon Slovis can re-find some of the magic he showed a few years back at USC. Hunter Dekkers is the likely Brock Purdy replacement, and he has some interesting traits to build around. The average sack allowed by the Baylor line in 2021 took 4.6 seconds from snap to sack, the second-longest average in the FBS. Point, blank period. Baylor football 2021 season in review Arandas second season in charge could hardly have gone more perfectly. Baylor football defensive tackle Siaki Ika and linebacker Dillon Doyle.

Five best college football futures bets to make, including our Syracuse Orange, who return 80% of their starters this season. If Shapen can take the passing game to another level, that adds another dimension to an already good team. With Connor Galvin With the heartbreak kid gone, Morgan has a great chance to shine in the spotlight as one of Baylors best defensive players. In a classic good news, bad news situation, Houston ranks 24th nationally in returning offensive production, but 119th in returning defensive production. The 2022 class, which includes 21 signees, finished 36th. 2021 stats: Six sacks (second most), 7.0 TFL, 17 total tackles. The Mountaineers will be leaning fairly heavily on the transfer portal after bringing back six offensive starters and three defensive starters from last years team. 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. LT Connor Galvin, RG Grant Miller, RT Kahlil Keith, and C Jacob Gall are all seniors who were eligible to return for another season in 2022. Ten of Kansas 11 offensive starters are back from a team that ranked in the top 10 in Offensive SP+; the lone exit comes at left tackle, where Kansas signed a former five-star recruit in Wisconsins Logan Brown. 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. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Seven months removed from winning the national championship, Baylor could be good enough to reach the final game again this season. Hill is among a number of players who could have breakout seasons in 2023. 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. Already an A+ run defender and also shows flashes of having passing down value to melt the pocket. The Wildcats return 14 starters from last seasons 8-5 team, with 10 being All-Conference players. Baylors offensive line was one of thirteen finalists for the Joe Moore Award, presented annually to the nations top offensive line in college football. And with seven of 11 starters returning on defense, the Red Raiders could bow up on that side of the ball with increased experience and the toughness that McGuire is attempting to instill. The incoming Bears represent five different states, including Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. Hes got new ideas and new ways to look at things that are going to improve all of us.. Grimes said Sims has improved as a blocker and Drake Dabney as a receiver. I really felt we saw a different side of him, Grimes said. Its safe to expect him to continue performing at a high level as a blocker and as a lethal receiving threat for Shapen. "I thought football had to be part of it, somehow." While talent and certainly coaching are major indicators, perhaps nothing is quite as important as having good players who have already seen the field. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. With belief no longer an obstacle, Aranda fights different beasts: the teams attitude and maturity. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. The Bears badly miss Jalen Pitre and JT Woods. Breakdown: Returning for his fifth season, the 2021 Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year will yet again be a force to be reckoned with in the trenches. Without certainty at running back or in the back seven of the defense, its fair to expect the Bears to take a slight step back. When former outside linebackers coach Joey McGuire took the Texas Tech head coaching job in November, Aranda elevated quality control coach Caleb Collins. However, this years group will have some major absences to contend with, including Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Jalen Pitre and All-Big-12 first-team linebacker selection Terrel Bernard. They work really well together and dont necessarily need to physically dominate at the point of attack to make their outside zone system hum. Players Im most excited to see in CFB - Pt 20Ben Sims - TE - BaylorSims was very productive on @BUFootball Big 12 championship run. Posted on January 10, 2022. Blake Shapen rode an excellent performance in the Big 12 title game to the starting job this spring, unseating Gerry Bohanon, who has since transferred and is now the starter at USF. Hes joined by Matt Jones, who has been a massive drop off from the cat quick NFL draftee Terrel Bernard. 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. Editors note:This ispart of a seriespreviewing Power 5 and top Group of 5 teams for the 2022 college football season. 14. The travel schedule is brutal for Baylor with trips to BYU, Iowa State, Oklahoma and Texas on tap. A native Houstonian, Sam graduated from the University of Houston. Our standards are so high that it is difficult to be who you say were going to be, but Im going to stay on the path, Aranda said. 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. 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. The offense will have to start over at quarterback Texas Tech transfer Donovan Smith could be the pick there and must replace Tunes favorite target in Tank Dell. 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. 2021 stats: 183 rushing yards (fourth on team), two rushing TDs (T-third on team). We did some decent things last year at times, but we were just inconsistent, Grimes said. Breakdown: Apu, one of Halls companions, is one of the best nose guards in the country. At least the defense will be anchored by Siaki Ika and a defensive line that should be just as stout as last year, especially with the addition of Jaxon Player from Tulsa. With the Wildcats tied for the fourth-highest number of returning starters, and some of the players that Kansas State has back, are the Wildcats in position to become a dark horse Big 12 candidate in a year where there are few true frontrunners? Remaining steady in the trenches should be a big help to the offense. There are also five transfers combined from those two cycles still around. In the starting lineup, Grimes expects competition at both guard spots. The Bears have a three-headed running back group comprised of two scatbacks and one power runner. This article was first published in the Cougar But West Virginia also ranks 89th in returning offensive production nationally, and doesnt really make up for it on the defensive side, where the Mountaineers are 49th. 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. February 8, 2023 7:57 pm CT. ESPN announced its returning production rankings for the 2023 season on Tuesday. Everybodys going to talk about Apu Ika, and rightfully so, but Gabe Hall is the real deal, he said. It certainly helps that one of the offensive starters is Deuce Vaughn. Each team's returning starter count comes from Athlon's look at the conference. I always win. Losing Deuce Vaughn and Felix Anudike-Uzomah arguably the Wildcats best player on offense and defense, respectively certainly hurts. 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. Web2022 Football Roster - Baylor University Athletics Baylor University Athletics Scoreboard Football UAlbany Sep 3 6 PM ESPN + Football vs UAlbany September 3, 2022 6 PM Only five scholarship players have entered the portal since August: Bohanon, Sneed, defensive lineman Josh Landry, former backup quarterback Jacob Zeno and safety Tyrone D. Brown. The Bears have some athletes and plenty of raw speed, but theyre inconsistent. 2021 stats: Started all 14 games at center. Baylor Bears Preview 2022: Defense Dave Aranda knows how to get a defense to produce, and this one should be more than fine. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Sam Hartman is likely back for Wake Forest, which makes a And while we dont think Cincinnati will be bad, the Bearcats rank last in the league in returning production, coming in at No. The Longhorns werent far off. In the return game, Baylor lost Ebner, a third-round pick and the Big 12 special teams player of the year. Doyle and Jones are plenty physical, but Jones can miss assignments and both can be exploited in space by Bijan or Keilan. Former Baylor standout linebacker and Sugar Bowl MVP Terrel Bernard is a Buffalo Bill, leaving Doyle to pick up the slack. With a solid crop of returning players, the question will be whether that talent can start delivering results on the field. After a 12-2 season, a Big 12 championship and a Sugar Bowl win which could rank as the best season in school history there really arent those questions being asked now, he said. Wheat joined the Nevada staff in 2020, coaching safeties before shifting to linebackers in 2021. The sample sizes are small, but also very promising for Morris. 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. The 2021 Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year eats up two-to-three blocks and plugs up running lanes, giving the rest of the Baylor defense lots of flexibility and reduced stress. Why is Baylor the potential favorite to win its second consecutive Big 12 title? 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. Previously, he spent eight years covering college sports at ESPN.com and seven years as a sports reporter at the Houston Chronicle. Here are our predictions for the Big 12's order of finish in 2023. Only one league team brings back more than 14 starters, meaning that there's something of a hole at the top of the conference from where it has been in previous years. The lowest-ranked class in that span, unsurprisingly, came in 2020 (49th), the transition class from former coach Matt Rhule to Aranda. 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. Can a transfer class that brings in a few potential impact players turn the tide? Only two of Baylors 18 sacks allowed last season came within three seconds of the snap, the fewest in the country, per PFF. Still, he said, players wondered: Why are we doing this? 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 12 championship squad. The OL is also stacked with returning starters and a few players who havent spent as much time in the trenches, so Im hoping that those who have led in the past: senior RG Sam Tecklenburg and C Jake Fruhmorgen will encourage the younger players to step up when theyre needed. The Horns need Quinn Ewers to throw the ball capably within the construct of a run first offense. Remember, too, that while BYUs production numbers arent super high (middle of the Big 12 pack at No. Gavin Byers, a sophomore who started the first eight games of the year at right tackle, also returns in 2022 and will provide depth for an already deep unit. All three specialists return: punter Issac Power, place kicker Isaiah Hankins and kickoff specialist Noah Rauschenberg. Baylor will contend for the Big 12 again this year. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports in predicting Texas to finish first in the Big 12 conference. BYU wide receiver Keanu Hill makes a touchdown catch against Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. 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. If Shapen gets hurt this year, theyre (in trouble).. The Bears return some experience at linebacker but must replace second-round draft pick Bernard. 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. The 2021 season was no fluke. The 2022 Georgia Bulldogs will be replacing a lot of experience on both sides of the ball especially on defense. One of the most important factors in a team's success in college football is its returning experience. Preseason prognosticators that looked at 14 returning starters and picked the Bears to win the league are being punished for not understanding that Baylor losing six players to the NFL Draft 4 of them in the first first 3 rounds isnt something that can be replaced. The challenge for Texas wont be physicality. Bohanon averaged only 157.9 passing yards per game and his completion percentage dipped to 61.5 percent in conference play. 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 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. 3 min read Michael has covered Baylor football, men's and women's basketball, baseball and more. 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! Sophomore quarterback Baylor Romney, brother of wide receiver Gunner Romney, announced Friday on Twitter that he will not return to the Cougars in 2022. Explosive Florida State running back transfer Treshaun Ward is among the Big 12s most exciting transfer additions, and hell join DJ Giddens in making sure the Wildcats can still run the ball. If he can avoid making mistakes, the Cougars should be physical enough a trait BYU has shown in recent matchups with Big 12 teams to at least compete. The Big 12 Conference lays claim to two of the top five small forwards in the country. No one is going to underestimate the Bears this time around and that could mean dropping unexpected games en route to a 7-5 record. Morgan, the one returning starter in the group, will be deployed either at safety or star, depending on need. Breakdown: Another grizzled veteran, Morgan is stepping into a bigger role after playing alongside former Bear and current Los Angeles Charger JT Woods. Written by Brett Gibbons Brett is an avid sports traveler and former Division-I football recruiter for Bowling Green and Texas State. STAR Al Walcott is of the Big Nickel variety (6-2, 220) and he can be exploited if Texas can hunt formations to put him 1 on 1 in the slot. And that would typically seem to indicate some regression. That includes competition for incumbent quarterback Blake Shapen and likely plug-and-play starters on the offensive line for the Bears. (Kevin Jairaj / USA Today), Baylor linebacker Dillon Doyle finished second on the team in tackles with 90 and second with 8.5 tackles for loss. Aranda had to replace three departures from his on-field staff. Oklahoma State actually topped our Big 12 power rankings at one point, then by years end, the Cowboys might have legitimately been the Big 12s worst team. 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. It wont be a big one, but itll be enough for the Cowboys to close the gap. 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). 3 overall class (including both high school talent and the Longhorns smaller transfer class), Texas should get some increased firepower on both sides of the ball. So though some may expect a return to the Big 12 title game, Aranda is zeroing in on how his team acts in these summer months. Note: Baylor OC Jeff Grimes loves trick plays. Defensively, the Texas DL will match up just fine against Baylors experienced offensive line. Lorando Johnson, S Lorando Johnson likely wont declare in the 2023 NFL Draft cycle, but his name is one to keep in the memory banks. Zeno (transferred to UAB) and Brown both entered the portal last September. Powered by Capitol Presence & Olympus Cloud. Add in Oklahoma State ranking 101st in returning defensive production, and the Cowboys have some question marks. The 6-5 Baylor Bears represent one of the most physical teams that Texas has seen this season, but meeting the other teams physicality hasnt been a problem for the Longhorns. But the defense let Houston down in a major way at times, including allowing 48 points to now-Big 12 foe Kansas, and will need to become more consistent in 2023. 7:00 AM on Aug 19, 2022 CDT. Powledge, a Huntsville, Texas, native who played fullback at Sam Houston, is also back in his Texas roots. Ronnies smart, he cares a lot, hes a tireless worker, Aranda said. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Another transfer, Gall made his way from Buffalo to a key role on Baylors excellent offensive line in 2021. Athletes in Action announced its winner for the coveted Coach Wooden Keys to Life Award, and its a Big 12 coach. Galvin was an All-Big-12 first-teamer with All-American mentions to his name last season. @BUFootball pic.twitter.com/UGVc1Saj3L. Can Iowa State replace Xavier Hutchinson, who seemed like the offenses only option at times last year? Get the latest D-FW sports news, analysis, scores and more. To fill the void, Aranda hired former Nevada assistant Ronnie Wheat. Things could take a turn for the worst early if the defense isnt quite up to their 2021 form in the first half of the season. Starters Gabe Hall, Siaki Ika and Cole Maxwell and rotational linemen TJ Franklin, Chidi Ogbonnaya and Brayden Utley return. Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew Named Coach Wooden Keys to Life Award Winner, Iowa States Ashley Joens, Oklahomas Madi Williams Named Finalists for the Cheryl Miller Award, Niners GM John Lynch Updates Brock Purdys Status, Surgery Timeline, Oklahoma TE Brayden Willis Announces 2022 Return, K-State Promotes Collin Klein to Offensive Coordinator. This year it could be the playoff by avoiding another loss like that pesky one against TCU. Much like Morgan, he is stepping into an expanded role. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. 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 Roberts is leaning toward Walcott at star and Johnson at corner. Cumulus and the Big 12 are not affiliated with this website. Talent hasnt been and will continue to not be the issue in Austin. In the history of the Big 12, 2023 will always stand as an outlier. Itll be giving up a soft edge (pretty unlikely) or second level defenders overrunning or being paralyzed by backfield candy (more likely) allowing Baylor runners a crease in the alley. The QB will also be working with a rebuilt receiving corps. A number of transfers doesnt hurt either. 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. I act like this. He currently resides in Kansas City where he is a talk show host and program director at KCMO Talk Radio. It takes trust and a sense of safety to put yourself out there to die and then to be born again.. Now hes the uncontested No. The Jayhawks may still be a year off; there a number of those projected starters still have more eligibility after this year. UW, of course, finished an 11-2 season with a No. That makes for a wide open race where it seems like the 12 teams that don't reach the Big 12 championship game are likely to finish somewhere between 8-4 and 4-8, decided by a bounce here or there. Another key defensive position to fill is the star, Baylors hybrid nickelback/outside linebacker role, previously occupied by 2021 Big 12 defensive player of the year and second-round pick Pitre. Its a big gamble, the second coach said. While Gundy and Pokes fans seemed to have put their 240 pound interior linebacker Dillon Doyle leads them in tackles and is also solid dropping into zone coverages (2 interceptions). BYU wide receiver Keanu Hill makes a touchdown catch against Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. 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. But there are no proven backs with Smith and Trestan Ebner gone. Safety Christian Morgan is an experienced starter (leads them in INTs with 3) and physical SPARQ freak and smallish safety Devin Lemear has traits, but hes too inexperienced. With nine offensive returning starters and eight defensive returning starters and Lance Leipold getting his first spring with the team after signing on after spring ball last year, the Jayhawks should have significantly better understanding of the teams system and what it takes to compete in the Big 12. Theyre certainly at their best running free on play action shots. His confidence started to grow.. This is a tough one. Will the rushing attack be as reliable as it was a year ago? 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. 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