
Baylor Secures Future Matchups with Maryland as Coaching Carousel Looms
Baylor will face Maryland in 2027 and 2028 after ending its series with Oregon, a pairing that pits struggling Terrapins against a Bears program seeking stability.
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Baylor will face Maryland in 2027 and 2028 after ending its series with Oregon, a pairing that pits struggling Terrapins against a Bears program seeking stability.

Mike Leach, the innovative coach who died in 2022, is now on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 2027 after the National Football Foundation lowered the required winning percentage, highlighting his lasting influence on the sport.

Rich Rodriguez’s first season back at West Virginia ended 4‑8, yet his career includes multiple double‑digit win seasons, a Fiesta Bowl victory and a history of lifting programs to new heights. A recent CBS Sports ranking has sparked debate over the criteria used to evaluate coaches.

A panel of voters ranks college football coaches across the Power Four conferences, highlighting the subjectivity of the list and profiling the lowest‑ranked and rising leaders.

After a disappointing 5-7 campaign, Baylor looks to rebuild with new talent and a renewed focus on consistency.

Three‑star recruit Chase Allen pledged to Baylor over Rutgers and Oregon State, giving the program another Texas product and adding depth to a line that has lost several veterans.

From Texas Tech’s title defense to Utah’s overhaul and TCU’s renewed ambitions, the Big 12 enters a pivotal summer break with new faces, returning starters and breakout hopes.

The 2026 schedule blends modest non‑conference foes with a gauntlet of top‑tier Big 12 rivals, setting the stage for a rebuilding Cyclones team under head coach Jimmy Rogers.

The 2026 Cyclones face a mixed slate of opponents, from Southeast Missouri State to BYU, as they navigate a challenging Big 12 landscape under head coach Jimmy Rogers.

Baylor added 32 players via the portal and lost 32, bringing in stars like Garrick Ponder, Jamaal Whyce Jr. and Gavin Freeman while hoping DJ Lagway can lead a resurgence.

Michael Trigg, a Baylor tight end whose college path wound through USC and Ole Miss, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft but secured a heavily compensated free‑agent deal with the Dallas Cowboys. His 2025 campaign, marked by a Mackey Award finalist nod and career‑high numbers, highlights both his talent and the challenges he overcame.