Auburn and Baylor Gear Up for Another Season‑Opening Showdown
Auburn will host Baylor in a season opener for the second straight year, with new coaches, key player storylines and early predictions shaping expectations.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Gavin Freeman across Football.
Auburn will host Baylor in a season opener for the second straight year, with new coaches, key player storylines and early predictions shaping expectations.

With the season opening soon, Baylor must answer three critical questions: can DJ Lagway replace the lost production at quarterback? Will the wide receiver group find playmakers? And can the defense improve after a disastrous run‑stopping showing last year?

Baylor’s football program is undergoing a major transformation, with transfers and new recruits reshaping every position group ahead of fall camp. This analysis ranks the key units and highlights the players poised to make the biggest impact.

Former North Texas coach Eric Morris arrives in Stillwater with a cache of experienced transfers, including quarterback Drew Mestemaker, as Oklahoma State seeks to rebound from a 4‑20 slump.

The upcoming launch of College Football 27 on July 9 brings early access on July 2, spotlighting Baylor University players who have opted into the game’s rating system, with top performers like Hosea Wheeler and DJ Lagway leading the rankings.

After a challenging season, Baylor’s head coach Dave Aranda is banking on quarterback DJ Lagway to bring a turnaround, focusing on health, chemistry and a revamped supporting cast.

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.