But when looking at what most Big 12 teams lose and the Longhorns ranking second in the conference in returning production (according to ESPNs Bill Connellys measurements), a Texas team that finished a game out of the Big 12 Championship Game probably makes for the best bet. Bohanon, who started the other 12 games, hit the transfer portal after the coaches gave Shapen the nod and landed at South Florida. The Bears enter the season ranked No. But those are all a far cry from a year ago, when it wasnt certain if Baylor could block consistently and installed a whole new offense. And with the departure of Max Duggan, Kendre Miller and Quentin Johnston TCU ranks 130th (!!!) On average, Baylor opponents had 8 yards to go on third downs, the longest average distance in the Big 12 and seventh best in the nation, according to PFF. He looked inward, forcing himself to evolve. Dont expect too big a slide, if any, overall. It must replace the single-season school rushing record holder and both starting wide receivers. Jun 16, 2022 7:08 PM EDT The Baylor Bears offense had some serious turnover this spring, with quarterback Gerry Bohanon hitting the NCAA Transfer Portal in Hill is among a number of players who could have breakout seasons in 2023. The Bears should be one of the top three teams in the Big 12, and it shouldnt surprise anyone if theyre back in the conference title game in December. SHARE If BYU football players, coaches were stocks, who would you buy? 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 I really felt we saw a different side of him, Grimes said. He joins an elite group of established, veteran O-lineman that are hoping to pound the rock en route to another successful season. The 2021 class ranked 41st. 2 spot, Grimes said. The clearest strength of the Baylor offense is an OL that represents the 2nd most seasoned unit in college football. After a 2-7 debut during a season impacted by COVID-19, the head coach pulled his team together to win the Big 12 for the first time since 2014, going 12-2 with a victory in the Sugar Bowl to cap things off. Collins joined the Baylor staff in 2020 and spent three seasons with Aranda at LSU. Almost a third of the league has less than 10 returning starters, and seven of the Big 12's teams have 12 or fewer. Whoever wins the quarterback job out of Tyler Shough and Donovan Smith has both starting experience and a high ceiling. He was an All-Big-12 honorable mention in 2021 and will look to prove he deserved more than that with a big 2022. 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. It resulted in nine 100-yard performances and 1,621 rushing yards, the most in Baylor history. Morgan, the one returning starter in the group, will be deployed either at safety or star, depending on need. A native Houstonian, Sam graduated from the University of Houston. With whats left of the returners, here is who will stand out among the bunch in hopes to repeat as conference champions. Craig Sqwirl Williams, 5-foot-8, 173 pounds, has battled injuries but was healthy this spring. This is a let it hang out game and Sark and PK should expect Dave Aranda to go for it on 4th down until Texas punishes them for it. A lot of Longhorn offensive success will rest on Sarks ability to scheme up run game solutions on a short week. Defense drove the Bears to the Big 12 title and if theres one thing Aranda can be counted on having, its a good defense. Breakdown: Another grizzled veteran, Morgan is stepping into a bigger role after playing alongside former Bear and current Los Angeles Charger JT Woods. 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). To call last year a tale of two seasons for the Cowboys wouldnt even be touching what actually happened. Dykes inherits six offensive starters and seven defensive starters, and theres plenty of room for growth on both sides. By Matt Severance Updated: Dec 27, 2021 10:49AM PST . The 2022 Georgia Bulldogs will be replacing a lot of experience on both sides of the ball especially on defense. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Still, he said, players wondered: Why are we doing this? Monaray Baldwin is their best deep threat, but the young 165 pounder can struggle to get off of physical corners. Baylor had the most players of any team in the state of Texas chosen in the 2022 NFL Draft (six) and those recruits came from the 2017 and 2018 classes, which ranked 40th and 29th, respectively. Get the latest D-FW sports news, analysis, scores and more. Powledge, a Huntsville, Texas, native who played fullback at Sam Houston, is also back in his Texas roots.
Breaking down the five best futures bets, picks, and predictions for the 2022 season. Another opposing coach agrees that Baylors offensive and defensive lines will be the strength and expects the Bears to be a contender to return to the Big 12 championship game. Follow Sam on Twitter @skhanjr, Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen set an AT&T Stadium collegiate record with 17 straight completions en route to going 23-of-28 for 180 yards and a career-best three touchdowns against Oklahoma State in the Big 12 title game. Texas has to press their advantages here and not concede confidence building throws to Shapen. Sims is a staple of the Baylor offense and saw his production soar in 2021. However, they look to have a spectacular shot at doing so in 2022. At middle linebacker, returning starter Dillon Doyle second on the team with 90 tackles in 2021 should be even better. Redshirt freshman Kyron Drones was thrust into the backup role after Bohanons November hamstring injury. Joey McGuires first team will be fascinating to watch with an offense that returns four starters but also adds Zach Kittley, the architect of last years explosive Western Kentucky group. Qualan Jones, a fourth-year junior, hasnt seen many carries but is among the options. #Baylor RB @TayeMcwilliams on what its like behind a good O-line that returned so much talent:[Its] way easier, it makes life super easy. 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. Redshirt freshman Devin Lemear graded out the highest of all the safeties this spring, Roberts said. They work really well together and dont necessarily need to physically dominate at the point of attack to make their outside zone system hum. Both are expected to contribute immediately. Roberts will evaluate multiple options there, including returning safety Lorando Johnson, who backed up Pitre last year. 2021 stats: 183 rushing yards (fourth on team), two rushing TDs (T-third on team). The Bears return some experience at linebacker but must replace second-round draft pick Bernard. . The No. The Bears badly miss Jalen Pitre and JT Woods. A better, and more cohesive showing on defense would both be a welcome sign and would allow either Card or Ewers a bit more cushion to get comfortable. Breakdown: In the middle, all eyes are on Dillon Doyle for the 2022 season. Sam Khan Jr. is a senior writer for The Athletic covering college football and recruiting primarily in Texas. Baylor has been one of the least active teams in the transfer portal nationally. The good news? Im perfect. "I thought football had to be part of it, somehow." Only two of Baylors 18 sacks allowed last season came within three seconds of the snap, the fewest in the country, per PFF. SHARE If BYU football players, coaches were stocks, who would you buy? The Wildcats return 14 starters from last seasons 8-5 team, with 10 being All-Conference players. You dont have to worry about a lot of things that you usually have to worry about. #SicEm, 2021 stats: 29 tackles, six pass breakups (led team), two tackles for loss. The returning starters are listed in every preseason magazine and cited in nearly any preview. The 6-7, 265-pound junior should build on his 2021, which included 29 tackles and three sacks in 11 games. Arandas second season in charge could hardly have gone more perfectly. Venables defensive bonafides will be put to the test with a talented, but young, group that brings back four defensive starters. Sophomore quarterback Baylor Romney, brother of wide receiver Gunner Romney, announced Friday on Twitter that he will not return to the Cougars in 2022. Baylors departing players registered 1,579 points, 512 rebounds, and 234 steals/blocks in the 2020-2021 season; those numbers rank 11th, 49th, and 7th in the country among non-returning players. 10:00 AM on Aug 5, 2022 CDT. Remember, too, that while BYUs production numbers arent super high (middle of the Big 12 pack at No. 6 overall recruiting class, ranking in the top 10 both in incoming high school and junior college talent (fourth) and in 247Sports transfer class rankings (eighth). Athletes in Action announced its winner for the coveted Coach Wooden Keys to Life Award, and its a Big 12 coach. The 2021 season was no fluke. Theyre headlined by OT Connor Galvin and C Jacob Gall. 2022 Baylor Football Preview. The second coach expects Baylors running game will again be solid but noted how little production returns at receiver. When Baylors outside zone running game is humming, theyre a Bear to defend as Reese and Sqwirl are adept at finding small creases or using their quickness to make sharp cuts against the grain when second level defenders overrun to the sideline. The 6-5 Baylor Bears represent one of the most physical teams that Texas has seen this season, but meeting the other teams They pulled a similar mind screw on Texas Tech, forcing three different QBs to throw a combined a 5 interceptions. 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. The Bears brought in two scholarship players thus far, both in the defensive front seven: Player and White. Sanders may rank among the Big 12s best returning quarterbacks, and with the defense returning five starters from last years elite group, he could need to elevate his game, and the offense as a whole, for the Cowboys to finish this year atop the league standings. But Texas Tech also just couldnt get healthy quarterback play with some downright awful injury luck at the position. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports). Tay McWilliams is the top returning player at running back and he had just 181 yards on 17 carries last year. The Bears have a three-headed running back group comprised of two scatbacks and one power runner. Baylor football is riding high after the program attained its first 12-win season, highlighted by a Big 12 Championship and Sugar Bowl win. Baylor took a bold step by not only reopening the quarterback competition after its historic season, but opting for its 2021 backup, Blake Shapen, over starter Gerry Bohanon. Their star defensive ends will need to be replaced, but their five returning starters make the Wolverines worthy of a high ranking in the 2022 college football preseason top 25. And it wont get too much easier in the second half. He picked up All-Big-12 first-team honors and is now in pursuit of national recognition. Baylor has to settle its quarterback situation, and Grimes doesnt have a Zach Wilson to work with. Nobody has really stepped forward yet and said, Im the guy, and this is my job,' Grimes said. The slinger has proven he has an elite arm, and if the cards fall right, he is a legitimate contender for Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year. 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. Texas safeties and linebackers cant get caught up in trash and must fit the cutback lanes. Written by Brett Gibbons Brett is an avid sports traveler and former Division-I football recruiter for Bowling Green and Texas State. Offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes hopes Shapen gives the offense a higher ceiling. Sixth-year senior Gavin Holmes has starting experience but has endured multiple injuries in his career. Key stat to know: Baylors stout defense forced the second-most third downs (200) in the Big 12 and 11th most in the Power 5 last season, a result of good early down defense. 8 national ranking last fall and has Pac-12 title and CFP aspirations in 2023. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Following that group is a young trio: redshirt freshman Cisco Caston, true freshman Devyn Bobby and third-year sophomore Mike Harris. Web2020-21 Baylor Bears Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 28-2 (13-1, 1st in Big 12 MBB ) Rank: 3rd in the Final AP Poll Coach: Scott Drew More School Shouldnt we do it some other way?. 19 in the nation, good for second in the Big 12 Conference. Outside of those scheme induced meltdowns, theyve actually proven fairly susceptible to the passing game, giving up steady gains to Will Howard and Max Duggan in recent weeks. Offensively, the coach praised the scheme and the job offensive line coach Eric Mateos does. Hill is among a number of players who could have breakout seasons in 2023. The arrival of four-star freshman Armani Winfield could be right on time. 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. Over their last 7 games, the Bears have given up 13 turnovers. ", 2021 stats: Four sacks (T-third most), six TFLs (T-sixth most), played 13 games with 12 starts. The Bears rotated anywhere from six to eight linemen per game last season, and the returning talent gives defensive coordinator Ron Roberts a chance to do that again, with potentially an even higher level of play. They can probably look at the 20-13 Norristown loss where the Eagles made a goal line stand and a few kneel-downs to pull off the upset as a turning point, Dont be surprised either if five-star linebacker Anthony Hill bullies his way onto the field either; hes that good. 21 transfer class, the third-best in the Big 12. Leading receiver Tyquan Thornton is off to the NFL and No. Another year in Venables defensive system couldnt hurt either, as Oklahoma struggled at times to be assignment sound on that side of the ball. 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. The wild card at linebacker is LSU transfer Josh White, who just arrived on campus this month. (Top photo of Dave Aranda: Stephen Lew / USA Today). He played pretty well against TCU, so maybe hes on the rebound. The Red Raiders rank 31st in returning offensive production but could also stand to get a full season from Tyler Shough, which would likely lead to improvement on that end. Editors note:This ispart of a seriespreviewing Power 5 and top Group of 5 teams for the 2022 college football season. Returning Starters on Offense: 6 Offensive Coordinator Collin Klein, who was promoted to the position after a remarkable offensive output as the Wildcats March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. The 2019 class, which ranked 35th, has nine of the 24 signees still with the team, but the retention rates in 2020 (17 of the 18 signees are still with Baylor) and 2021 (16 of 17) are superb. Developing some receivers. Texas checks in at No. The good is that Brent Venables may be just the coach to deal with that kind of roster turnover and has already drawn rave reviews for the way hes circled the wagons and begun building culture. Its rare to see a combination of strength, speed and agility for someone with Halls frame. BYU wide receiver Keanu Hill makes a touchdown catch against Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Will that lead to more wins? Thats the bad. WebThe official 2022 Football schedule for the Baylor University Bears The 2021 second-team All-AAC selection should thrive being back in his hometown of Waco. Will the unproven receivers step up? Aranda recruited the 2020 four-star prospect while with the Tigers but left for Baylor before getting a chance to coach him. Injuries certainly played a part, but the offseason attrition was also worrisome. No other Bear tight end has caught as many touchdowns as his nine career scores. While they lost to Oklahoma State and suffered a two-point defeat at TCU, they punched a ticket to the conference title game where they avenged their loss to the Cowboys for the crown. 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. When the Bear running game hits it rhythm, its a lot of fun to watch and loading up the box can actually make things worse for the run defense. Although not getting the glitz and glamour, the Bears can feel great knowing Apu is lining up opposite of the center this season. The travel schedule is brutal for Baylor with trips to BYU, Iowa State, Oklahoma and Texas on tap. Theres a fair amount of moxie in him.. Web2021-22 Baylor Bears Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 27-7 (14-4, 1st in Big 12 MBB ) Rank: 4th in the Final AP Poll Coach: Scott Drew More School Info Big 12 Reg Season Champ Baylor (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results Game Log Starters On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Expect Baylor to give Texas a wake-up call in the regular season finale but settle for a 9-3 campaign. The incoming Bears represent five different states, including Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. Redshirt freshman Tyrone M. Brown is also a potential reserve option. We did some decent things last year at times, but we were just inconsistent, Grimes said. Perhaps the fog has never fully lifted as he was particularly ineffective as the season progressed against Kansas, Oklahoma and Kansas State. Previously, he spent eight years covering college sports at ESPN.com and seven years as a sports reporter at the Houston Chronicle. The ranking takes a look at data on both sides of the football for all FBS teams in the country. Ika made an immediate impact as a transfer from LSU, earning the 2021 Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year Award. It sets the tone for everything.. BYU wide receiver Keanu Hill makes a touchdown catch against Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Matt Jones, who played all 14 games and was fifth on the team in tackles, will begin the year as Bernards successor at weakside linebacker. @BUFootball pic.twitter.com/UGVc1Saj3L. Its safe to expect him to continue performing at a high level as a blocker and as a lethal receiving threat for Shapen. With a solid crop of returning players, the question will be whether that talent can start delivering results on the field. Freshmen Reggie Bush and Tevin Williams III are also long, fast corner possibilities. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Kansas State Athletics Media Relations). The buildup to the 2021 season was full of change. The sample sizes are small, but also very promising for Morris. 14. Its one thing to go from being a weakness to a strength, Grimes said. The Bears have some athletes and plenty of raw speed, but theyre inconsistent. Former Baylor standout linebacker and Sugar Bowl MVP Terrel Bernard is a Buffalo Bill, leaving Doyle to pick up the slack. I dont say it in an ugly way, I say it as thats probably where it is right now. The Bears have been a strong Big 12 road team, compiling a 3-1 record, and their play style and experience tends to travel well. And while Nebraska quarterback transfer Adrian Martinez couldnt give it a go in the spring, hes certainly an experienced option and would seem to be the frontrunner to take over for the graduated Skylar Thompson at quarterback. The Big 12 may look wide open but Baylor proved themselves last year and could come back as sharp as ever with a higher ceiling at quarterback and a defense capable of holding down whatever offense they face. The biggest piece were moving through right now is probably just immaturity, Aranda told The Athletic. This article was first published in the Cougar Making the field bigger is preferable to playing in a phone booth. 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. #Baylor DT Siaki Ika (6-4, 354, SR) LSU transfer. He knows a thing or two because hes seen a thing or two over the course of his collegiate career. If Bohanon takes to development the way many second-year starting quarterbacks so, Baylor could once again be the class of the league. The Bears have six players on preseason watch lists for national awards. They were turnover magnets and sure tacklers that were instrumental in the Bears getting off of the field on 3rd downs. Much like Morgan, he is stepping into an expanded role. 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. His confidence started to grow.. Diminutive Richard Reese (908 yards, 14 tds, 5.2 per carry) and Sqwirl Williams (530 yards, 4 tds, 5.8 per carry) are the speed component while 245 pound Qualan Jones (403 yards, 7 tds, 5.5 per carry) brings the pain. There are tangible questions that need answers, too. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Shapen showed promise in his two starts last year, the regular-season finale versus Texas Tech and the Big 12 championship win over Oklahoma State. Its worth noting that while Baylor started the year rock-ribbed against the run with their massive interior Tite front, theyve surrendered 179 yards per game rushing over their last three games. 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. He and his wife, Karina, got married last January and have Baylor Football (@BUFootball) November 19, 2022. Aranda likes how Blake Shapen is developing leadership skills: "The thing Im most proud of is his leadership and the art of when to say something and how to say it and being authentic with everything youve got. The Cyclones were one of the nations most experienced teams last year the reason for Iowa States lofty preseason expectations and now need to start over in a major way after a number of those players moved on. 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! A Big 12 championship game record 17-straight completions is one way to get into the spotlight, but thats just what Shapen did. Devin Neal, who played 13 games last year, is also in the hunt. Alan Bowman transferred in to potentially take over the quarterback spot after Spencer Sanders departure, but Bowman struggled to stay healthy at Texas Tech and he attempted all of 11 passes over the last two years at Michigan combined. I act like this. Bohanon averaged only 157.9 passing yards per game and his completion percentage dipped to 61.5 percent in conference play. Baylor will contend for the Big 12 again this year. 240 pound interior linebacker Dillon Doyle leads them in tackles and is also solid dropping into zone coverages (2 interceptions). Taye McWilliams is the leading returning rusher but had only 17 carries in 10 games last year. Quinn Ewers should become more consistent in his second year as a starter, and getting a healthy Isaiah Neyor to catch passes next to Xavier Worthy could bring an impact newcomer who technically doesnt count as a newcomer. Find more Baylor coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. I see glimpses of speed from him where I feel like he can outrun guys, but hes also not afraid to put his shoulder down#SicEm, 2021 stats: 31 receptions (third on team), 361 receiving yards (fourth on team), six receiving TDs (second on team), recorded one rushing TD. Despite the change, theres a sense of stability. They may not have won that award in 2021, that distinction belongs to Michigan. This is a tough one. in returning offensive production theres reason to believe some of those close games are going to go the other way in 2023. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, 10 key Baylor players to know in 2022: Returning O-line, D-line alleviates concerns, Everything you need to know about Baylor football: Key storylines, predictions and more, Ray Davis optimistic, anxious about Rangers season amidst tumultuous TV situation, Cowboys Mike McCarthy has more power, fewer excuses. 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