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Baylor Football Media Guide

Baylor Football Media Guide

2 min read 25-11-2024
Baylor Football Media Guide

Introduction

The Baylor University Bears football team is ready to take the field by storm in the 2022 season. With a new season comes new opportunities, and the Bears are poised to make a significant impact in the Big 12 Conference.

2022 Schedule

The Bears will face a challenging schedule this season, with key matchups against Oklahoma, Texas, and West Virginia. Below is the complete 2022 schedule:

Date Opponent Location Time
Sept. 3 Albany Waco, TX 6:00 PM
Sept. 10 Texas State Waco, TX 7:00 PM
Sept. 17 at Iowa State Ames, IA 2:30 PM
Sept. 24 Oklahoma State Waco, TX 2:30 PM
Oct. 1 at Oklahoma Norman, OK TBA
Oct. 8 at West Virginia Morgantown, WV TBA
Oct. 15 Kansas Waco, TX 2:30 PM
Oct. 22 at Texas Tech Lubbock, TX TBA
Oct. 29 TCU Waco, TX 2:30 PM
Nov. 5 at Kansas State Manhattan, KS TBA
Nov. 12 Oklahoma Waco, TX 2:30 PM
Nov. 25 at Texas Austin, TX TBA

Coaching Staff

The Bears are led by head coach Dave Aranda, who enters his third season at the helm. Aranda has a wealth of experience, including stints as the defensive coordinator at LSU and Wisconsin.

Head Coach Dave Aranda

  • Alma Mater: California Lutheran
  • Coaching Experience: 20 years

Assistant Coaches

  • Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Grimes
  • Defensive Coordinator: Matt Powledge
  • Special Teams Coordinator: Justin Fowler

Roster

The Bears return a talented crop of players, including quarterback Blake Shapen, who threw for over 1,400 yards in 2021. The defense is led by linebacker Will Williams, who recorded 65 tackles last season.

Key Players

  • QB: Blake Shapen
  • RB: Richard Reese
  • WR: Hal Presley
  • LB: Will Williams
  • DB: Aiavion Edwards

Facilities

The Bears play their home games at McLane Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility that seats over 45,000 fans. The stadium features a natural grass playing surface and a video board that measures 47 feet high and 127 feet wide.

History

Baylor University has a rich football tradition, with a history dating back to 1899. The Bears have won two national championships, in 1936 and 1945, and have claimed 17 conference championships.

Media Information

Media members can request credentials for Baylor football games by contacting the Baylor Athletics Media Relations department.

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