Baylor University will begin its football season with a matchup against Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This game carries major implications for seventh-year head coach Dave Aranda, who is looking to improve after three losing seasons in the past four years, following a Big 12 championship in 2021.
The Bears will feature Florida transfer quarterback DJ Lagway, who takes over from Sawyer Robertson. Lagway, whose father played at Baylor from 1997 to 2001, will lead a restructured receiving corps aiming to enhance the team's performance. On defense, first-year coordinator Joe Klanderman faces the challenge of revamping a unit that ranked among the lowest in the Big 12 last season.
Baylor's opponent, Auburn, will present a tough test with quarterback Byrum Brown, a transfer from the University of South Florida. Brown boasts impressive career statistics, having thrown for nearly 7,700 yards and 61 touchdowns.
This game is part of a larger schedule in the Big 12 Conference, with Baylor (0-0) and Auburn (0-0) set to meet at 3:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on ABC. The outcome could have significant consequences for Aranda's future with the program, as the Bears seek to turn around their recent struggles.
