Baylor backup quarterback Nate Bennett had a big day in his second start, while the defense continued to stand tall (mostly). Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith break it all down and also talk about DJ Lagway's imminent return, how the offensive line needs to get better, and just how hot it was at McLane Stadium on Saturday. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Baylor got back on track with a lopsided win over Prairie View A&M last Saturday and will finish out nonconference play against Louisiana Tech this Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by longtime Waco resident and former Louisiana Tech quarterback to break down the game. They also discuss how DJ Lagway's injury might affect the game, what goes into the mindset of a quarterback, and the new 'Fan First' era at McLane Stadium. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Baylor didn't win its season-opening game against Auburn in Atlanta last weekend, but the Bears still have plenty of confidence after coming up a few inches short. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Jerry Hill, the Baylor Bear insider, to break down the game against the Tigers, discuss who and what impressed them the most, and look ahead to the home opener against Prairie View A&M. They then look at some of the other big games in the Big 12 this weekend. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Doug McNamee has been on the job as Baylor's athletic director for nine months. He sits down with the Waco Tribune's Baylor beat writer, Zach Smith, to talk about the athletic department on the eve of football season to discuss the most rewarding and challenging parts of his job, how the Protect College Sports Act can be a benefit, what he's most excited to see in action, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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It doesn't get much bigger than this. Baylor will open the season against Auburn in Atlanta on Saturday in the Aflac Kickoff Classic. Waco Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith are joined by Jacob Waters from the Opelika-Auburn News to break down the game and touch on some of the biggest storylines. Which team is this game more important for? What can fans expect from former Baylor running back Bryson Washington, who now plays for the Tigers? Where will the game be won or lost? Also, the crew talks about Zach's unique opportunity to embed with the Baylor football program for this game and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Bears operate during a road game. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Football is back... almost. With Baylor's season opener against Auburn less than two weeks away, Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are back to recap everything that happened in the offseason. Dave Aranda is entering his seventh year in charge on one of the hottest seats in the country, but he seems more relaxed than ever. Why? Quarterback DJ Lagway was the prized recruit of the portal and has been getting a lot of hype throughout the fall. Is it warranted? Plus, just how good can the revamped defense be for the Bears? Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Baylor softball coach Glenn Moore hasn’t had a boring summer. After wrapping up his 26th season in charge of the Bears by advancing to the NCAA Tournament, Moore replaced nearly his entire coaching staff while simultaneously working the transfer portal. He sits down with Baylor beat reporter Zach Smith to discuss everything, from what he expects from incoming coaching Jenny and Brad Fuller, to what excites him about his deep pitching staff and whether he still enjoys coaching after more than 30 years in college.

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Nothing is withering in Waco when it comes to women's basketball, and head coach Nicki Collen sat down with the Tribune-Herald's women's basketball writer Zach Smith to discuss it all. Baylor made the NCAA Tournament yet again last season and brings back Taliah Scott, one of the most elite scorers in the country. Scott will be joined by a talented transfer portal class and a strong group of returning players. That includes Johnson, who tore her ACL just before the postseason and is hopeful to return to the court at some point next season.

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Josh Cameron began his Baylor career as an unheralded walk-on, and he ended it as one of the best and most consistent receivers in the Big 12. He's expected to get drafted next month in the NFL Draft. Cameron joins Tribune-Herald Baylor beat writer Zach Smith to discuss what has been going on in his life since the Bears' season ended in November. He played in the Senior Bowl and attended the NFL Scouting Combine, but didn't run any on-field drills while rehabbing an injury. That hasn't dampened his spirits as he looks forward to the NFL Draft.

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Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson sits down with Tribune-Herald Baylor beat writer Zach Smith to discuss the NFL Draft process. Since the end of the college football season, Robertson has participated in the Senior Bowl, gone to the NFL Combine and will participate in Baylor's Pro Day at the Allison Indoor Facility on Sunday. He will be selected on the final two days of next month's NFL Draft.

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