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Three bold predictions highlight how a healthy Travion Barnes, transfer Garrick Ponder, and quarterback DJ Lagway, guided by coach Dave Aranda, might lift Baylor back to a winning season and a bowl game.
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.
Baylor’s linebackers coach Jamar Chaney was recognized among Texas’ top emerging collegiate coaches, a testament to his playing pedigree, his formative years at Mississippi State, Florida and Western Kentucky, and the 2024 breakthrough that saw his unit reach the Texas Bowl and earn All‑Big 12 honors.
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.
The 2026 All‑Big 12 Team reflects a forward‑looking view of talent, highlighting projected performance over past accolades and emphasizing the breadth of skill across the league.
The 2026 All‑Texas team honors 56 players from ten of the state's FBS programs, highlighting Power Four dominance and top individual performances.