", 2021 stats: Four sacks (T-third most), six TFLs (T-sixth most), played 13 games with 12 starts. Related: College Football's Top Quarterbacks on the Rise for 2023 4. 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. Breakdown: Apu, one of Halls companions, is one of the best nose guards in the country. But Oklahoma would tell you that some of the departures arent the worst thing in the world, and Brent Venables upset the apple cart a bit in the offseason by going guns blazing into the transfer portal. Losing Deuce Vaughn and Felix Anudike-Uzomah arguably the Wildcats best player on offense and defense, respectively certainly hurts. By Michael Haag. If Johnson is at star, then Walcott will play corner and vice versa. Redshirt freshman Kyron Drones was thrust into the backup role after Bohanons November hamstring injury. The pass rush will be good, the run D will be great, and In run blocking in 2020, the Bears averaged 1.4 yards per rush before first contact, which was last in the Big 12 and 111th in the FBS. 8 national ranking last fall and has Pac-12 title and CFP aspirations in 2023. 21 transfer class, the third-best in the Big 12. There are certainly unknowns. Morgan, the one returning starter in the group, will be deployed either at safety or star, depending on need. Kansas hasnt won more than three games in a season since 2009, Mark Manginos final season with the program. Everybodys going to talk about Apu Ika, and rightfully so, but Gabe Hall is the real deal, he said. Iowa States Ashley Joens and Bad blood spilled over in a major way during the opening round of the SEC Womens Basketball Tournament between Florida and Kentucky About us: HCS is owned and operated by Pete Mundo. 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 Bears tend to be deliberate on offense and average 6.1 yards per play on the strength of an efficient running game and a sporadically explosive but inconsistent play action passing game. 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. Seth Jones, another sophomore, is up to nearly 200 pounds after being recruited at 180. Josh Cameron, a former walk-on who was awarded a scholarship, gives the group some size (6-2, 210 pounds). 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 second coach expects Baylors running game will again be solid but noted how little production returns at receiver. Pass protection improved immensely, too. Michael has covered Baylor football, men's and women's basketball, baseball and more. Tay McWilliams is the top returning player at running back and he had just 181 yards on 17 carries last year. 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. With Connor Galvin making the announcement that he will come back next season on Friday, the Bear will bring back all four of those guys. Unlike last year, they dont take care of the ball all that well. 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. A '21 start against Baylor (461 passing yards and two scores and 70 rushing yards) showcased Morris' talent. That includes competition for incumbent quarterback Blake Shapen and likely plug-and-play starters on the offensive line for the Bears. For there to be an ascent, there has to be a descent first. Will that be enough for the Cyclones to overcome the leagues lowest returning starter count? Aranda called Player a twitchy and instinctive playmaker who creates havoc. He currently resides in Kansas City where he is a talk show host and program director at KCMO Talk Radio. Now the Jayhawks are bringing back a number of those players who took their lumps in a winless season. At jack, Baylors edge rusher, Garmon Randolph returns. Related: College Football's Top Quarterbacks on the Rise for 2023 4. Already an A+ run defender and also shows flashes of having passing down value to melt the pocket. After an awful 2020, in which the Bears went 2-7 and looked listless by seasons end, Aranda overhauled the offensive staff. Baylors offensive line was one of thirteen finalists for the Joe Moore Award, presented annually to the nations top offensive line in college football. On the other side of the ball, West Virginia will need some of the younger players it has landed in recent classes to pan out sooner rather than later. The good news? Theyre veteran, older players and thats really where you want your leadership to come from. The Bears have six players on preseason watch lists for national awards. 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. 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 Redshirt freshman Devin Lemear graded out the highest of all the safeties this spring, Roberts said. Remember, too, that while BYUs production numbers arent super high (middle of the Big 12 pack at No. Leading receiver Tyquan Thornton is off to the NFL and No. Nobody has really stepped forward yet and said, Im the guy, and this is my job,' Grimes said. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Zach Boyden-Holmes, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire, Getty), (Photo: David Stacy/Icon Sportswire, Getty), (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports). He scored two offensive touchdowns (rushing and receiving) versus BYU. Matthew Powledge, Baylors former safeties and special teams coach, joined Dan Lannings staff at Oregon in December. Redshirt freshman Tyrone M. Brown is also a potential reserve option. Run blocking has improved, Aranda said. 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 Buffs have just five returning starters on defense, and their offensive line still isnt ready to compete with the top programs in the Pac-12, let alone the entire country. Sixth-year senior Gavin Holmes has starting experience but has endured multiple injuries in his career. But he questions the quarterback depth. Although not getting the glitz and glamour, the Bears can feel great knowing Apu is lining up opposite of the center this season. AJ McCarty is ready to contribute at corner and Chateau Reed may be the most talented of Baylors corners, Roberts said. Hes joined by Matt Jones, who has been a massive drop off from the cat quick NFL draftee Terrel Bernard. The Cowboys came within inches of the Big 12 championship last year, and are tied with two other schools with 12 returning starters. Remember: this team went 1-6 in one-score games last year, including 0-6 in Big 12 play. 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. 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. Point, blank period. Breaking down the five best futures bets, picks, and predictions for the 2022 season. Defensively, adding Player and having the entire two-deep back up front is viewed as a strength. Written by Brett Gibbons Brett is an avid sports traveler and former Division-I football recruiter for Bowling Green and Texas State. 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. Its one thing to go from being a weakness to a strength, Grimes said. They combined for 2,400 yards and 14 touchdowns, so replacing them will be no easy feat. With Texas and Oklahoma moving their Big 12 ousters to 2024 rather than 2025, this season will mark the only one that includes the two departing conference schools along with the four new additions: BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF. 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. He and his wife, Karina, got married last January and have a 4-month-old daughter, Zoe. 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. You can learn more about Pete by visiting his personal website: PeteMundo.com. "We got married in Katy, Texas, about a mile from the high school stadium," he said. This year it could be the playoff by avoiding another loss like that pesky one against TCU. Will the rushing attack be as reliable as it was a year ago? With Connor Galvin The players are responding well to him. 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. The school president and athletic director each signed 10-year extensions. The transfer portal will help the Sooners make up for some of the losses, and if Dillon Gabriel can join the five returning offensive starters and hit the ground running, the Sooners could take off. Can Iowa State replace Xavier Hutchinson, who seemed like the offenses only option at times last year? It wont be a big one, but itll be enough for the Cowboys to close the gap. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onFanSided.com and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Sam Khan Jr. is a senior writer for The Athletic covering college football and recruiting primarily in Texas. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. True freshman Kyron Drones might be a factor in the fall camp battle for the open gig. It sets the tone for everything.. 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 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. Im perfect. We did some decent things last year at times, but we were just inconsistent, Grimes said. By Matt Severance Updated: Dec 27, 2021 10:49AM PST . A lot of Longhorn offensive success will rest on Sarks ability to scheme up run game solutions on a short week. If Shapen can take the passing game to another level, that adds another dimension to an already good team. Iowa State ranks 28th in returning production on offense, and while the defense looks vastly different in returning production, Jon Heacock gets a bit of benefit of the doubt there. The next group of schools Iowa State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, and TCU lost two starters. 2021 stats: Started all 14 games at center. The Longhorns werent far off. 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. The arrival of four-star freshman Armani Winfield could be right on time. Everything theyre doing, I feel good about it, Roberts said. The Bears will ride the hot hand the 175 pound Reese has two games where he had 30+ carries, the 170 pound Sqwirl has a 25 carry game and theyre not going to worry about work load in a season finale. 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. Offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes hopes Shapen gives the offense a higher ceiling. Baylor is the 45th ranked defense by FEI advanced statistics and while they allow only a reasonable 5.3 yards per play, offenses that are able to solve their disguised coverages and avoid turnovers will move the ball. In the history of the Big 12, 2023 will always stand as an outlier. 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. Replacing some of the losses on defense will be a bigger challenge, though Joey McGuires first year saw the Red Raiders play with physicality and toughness on that side of the ball, and Texas Tech added four defenders through the transfer portal, including three players up front. 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. 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. Sophomore Monaray Baldwin starred in the Sugar Bowl with a 48-yard second-half touchdown run. Though none of those classes have been in the top 25, it doesnt mean they wont yield quality results. Its a big gamble, the second coach said. The buildup to the 2021 season was full of change. The best aspect of the Bear secondary is their ability to hone in on an offenses preferred routes and force turnovers with sucker coverages. 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Arandas second season in charge could hardly have gone more perfectly. They work really well together and dont necessarily need to physically dominate at the point of attack to make their outside zone system hum. 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. The Bears do lose starting left guard Xavier Newman-Johnson, who had 36 career starts and earned Pro Football Network First-Team All-American Honors in 2021. Jones missed spring with a foot injury, allowing Will Williams to get the first-team reps at weakside linebacker, and Roberts was encouraged by his development. The strength of the offense lies up front. A native Houstonian, Sam graduated from the University of Houston. #Baylor DT Siaki Ika (6-4, 354, SR) LSU transfer. Baylor struggles to get an honest pass rush at times and they rely heavily on deceptive coverages on the back end to confound QBs and force sucker throws. Likely this will be another year like last year: West Virginia has the talent to sneak up and bite somebody, but might not have the consistent week-in, week-out results. Baylor has been one of the least active teams in the transfer portal nationally. Baylor has added two more super-seniors to the list of returning players, as defensive linemen Cole Maxwell and Chidi Ogbonnaya have announced that they will be back in 2022. Those are some pretty big haymakers to take, and with Cincinnati bringing in 247Sports 11th-rated transfer class, Scott Satterfield could have a bit of an uphill climb to keep things where theyve been. There are tangible questions that need answers, too. Now that hes gotten to the top, he needs to figure out to how keep Baylor there. With belief no longer an obstacle, Aranda fights different beasts: the teams attitude and maturity. Breakdown: There are so many other worthy names that could have made this list, but it felt wrong to exclude one of the best tight ends in Baylor football history. 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. This article was first published in the Cougar Related: Early 2022 Big 12 QB Preview and Rankings 3. A year ago, Dave Aranda sensed his team still having doubts. Talent hasnt been and will continue to not be the issue in Austin. Hill is among a number of players who could have breakout seasons in 2023. Baylor Bear Insider One of seven returning starters from a 31-20 Baylor team, sophomore infielder Tre Richardson didn't like that aching feeling last May when the Bears were the "first team out" when the NCAA Regional selections were announced. Still, he said, players wondered: Why are we doing this? Some of those bounces are likely to go the Sooners way this season, which could mean improvement in the win column just by being less unlucky. When former outside linebackers coach Joey McGuire took the Texas Tech head coaching job in November, Aranda elevated quality control coach Caleb Collins. Oklahoma and Texas will loom in the second half of the season but the Oct. 1 matchup with Oklahoma State could be the early indicator of what the Bears are capable of. Ranking 77th nationally in returning production, the Sooners are somewhat middle of the pack in the Big 12 in that category. The travel schedule is brutal for Baylor with trips to BYU, Iowa State, Oklahoma and Texas on tap. Expect more transfer help at running back (UNLVs Aidan Robbins) and on both lines. 7:00 AM on Aug 19, 2022 CDT. 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. The lowest-ranked class in that span, unsurprisingly, came in 2020 (49th), the transition class from former coach Matt Rhule to Aranda. He was an All-Big-12 honorable mention in 2021 and will look to prove he deserved more than that with a big 2022. You just dont typically see that kind of shift within a season. Get the latest D-FW sports news, analysis, scores and more. 2021 stats: Six sacks (second most), 7.0 TFL, 17 total tackles. Key stat to know: Baylors offensive line improvement from 2020 to 2021 was significant. With the heartbreak kid gone, Morgan has a great chance to shine in the spotlight as one of Baylors best defensive players. Injuries certainly played a part, but the offseason attrition was also worrisome. One of the most important factors in a team's success in college football is its returning experience. Why is Baylor the potential favorite to win its second consecutive Big 12 title? The Horns need Quinn Ewers to throw the ball capably within the construct of a run first offense. Returning starters on offense: 7 Quarterback Spencer Sanders returns and brings 35 career starts with him. Sims had the best season of his career with 361 yards and six touchdowns last year. 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. If Bohanon takes to development the way many second-year starting quarterbacks so, Baylor could once again be the class of the league. 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. Baylor will contend for the Big 12 again this year. Were winning every day. With whats left of the returners, here is who will stand out among the bunch in hopes to repeat as conference champions. The Wildcats have their 12 returning starters equally spread across both sides of the ball, with six on offense and six on defense. The stuff youre battling, especially if youre a young team, is, Im cool. It was hard, but necessary. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. If he can win the job and take advantage of both of those returning offensive starters and some potential transfer upgrades, things may be all right. Aranda recruited the 2020 four-star prospect while with the Tigers but left for Baylor before getting a chance to coach him. The third and final of the three Big 12 schools who return 12 starters, Texas joins Kansas State with six returning starters on both offense and defense. Bohanon averaged only 157.9 passing yards per game and his completion percentage dipped to 61.5 percent in conference play. If Alabama transfer Amari Kight can be part of an offensive line that keeps Plumlee upright, UCF could surprise and finish much higher than this. Bohanons passing numbers were solid in nonconference play (66.6 percent completion rate, 626 yards, four touchdowns and one interception in three games) but his yardage and completion rate dipped in Big 12 games. Written by Brett Gibbons Brett is an avid sports traveler and former Division-I football recruiter for Bowling Green and Texas State. This 67 edge JACK Garmon Randolph leads them in sacks with 4.5 on the season. The Bears are allowing offenses to convert a healthy 45.4% of their 3rd downs this season and that simply doesnt marry well to Arandas larger philosophy. I expect an all conference season.6 TD catches in 21 pic.twitter.com/gOOF8Armmd. How the star shakes out will impact the rest of the secondary. A big physical front headlined by plus size nose tackle Siaki Ika isnt designed to compile stats, but to dominate the interior line of scrimmage and force runners to either collide into an interior wall or bounce wide on a rounded angle that allows easy clean up. 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. 13 in the FanSided Top 50 Preseason Rankings. Theres a lot to like about what the Golden Knights are building defensively for the future, and the good news is that with UCF ranking 43rd in returning defensive production, those younger players wont be needed immediately. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And that would typically seem to indicate some regression. Somebody has to be last. He will put the ball in peril and he isnt shy about taking deep shots, even on 3rd and forever. The top three tight ends on the 2021 depth chart return. It must replace the single-season school rushing record holder and both starting wide receivers. Powered by Capitol Presence & Olympus Cloud. Hes long and has some quickness, but hes a one trick finesse pony. Baylor football 2021 season in review Arandas second season in charge could hardly have gone more perfectly. Hes a great athlete, good blocker, and can get involved in the vertical pass game. Except for that group, every Baylor signing class since 2017 has ranked either fourth or fifth in the Big 12. 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. Over his last five games he has 3 touchdowns to 6 interceptions and while he hasnt had a Ewers level bottoming out, hes been shaky. The proof? Powledge, a Huntsville, Texas, native who played fullback at Sam Houston, is also back in his Texas roots. 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 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. 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. He returns the attention of major offensive line award voters. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports 2023 sets up for Texas to have its most experienced The Mountaineers looked like a better team with Garrett Greene at quarterback because of his toughness and ability to make big plays with his legs when he needed to. 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. Theyre certainly at their best running free on play action shots. Prod. Daniel Green has been among the Big 12s best linebackers when healthy, and hell try to shore up a defense that ranks 94th in returning production, but was sprinkling through some of the younger players over the course of the season. Note: the 3 Bear runners have combined for a healthy 41 total catches, but they average just over 7 yards per reception. 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. 240 pound interior linebacker Dillon Doyle leads them in tackles and is also solid dropping into zone coverages (2 interceptions). Baylor football is riding high after the program attained its first 12-win season, highlighted by a Big 12 Championship and Sugar Bowl win. Will the unproven receivers step up? Dave Aranda enters Year 3 in Waco in considerably better shape than last year, with a Big 12 Championship in the trophy case. 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. 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. 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! Heres the thing on the Red Raiders: Like TCU, the Red Raiders were undefeated in one-score games in the regular season. A veteran leader on the back end, Baylor will rely on Morgan to make an impact in 2022. Much of the fault is on Baylors second and third level defenders not hitting their run fits when runners spill wide. Doyle was second on the Bears defense with 90 tackles, adding 8.5 tackles for loss. 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. 14. 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. WACO, Texas Baylor football head coach Dave Aranda announced the signings of 20 student-athletes to the class of 2022 on Wednesday. Projected defensive starters: DE Lonnie Phelps DT Kenean Caldwell DT Caleb Sampson* DE Malcolm Lee* LB Taiwan Berryhill* LB Gavin Potter* LB Rich Miller (We have) to come from a position of powerlessness, a sense of, Hey, were fighting for every edge. Josh Fleeks moved this offseason from receiver to running back. 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