The Bears could not make it out alive vs West Virginia on Thursday night, and just as we presumed things got weird. Baylor fell 43-40 in a gut wrenching loss and could not overcome special teams mistakes once again. Unfortunately, we'll have to wait another 2 years before trying again for our first win in Morgantown.

Travis rides solo this week and kicks off the episode with a "state of the team" address. Travis believes it's too late for this team to become truly elite and make the Big 12 Championship game, and resets the floor and ceiling for the Bears. Although there is a possibility Baylor will miss out on a bowl game this season (which Travis thinks would be truly disappointing), but he does not believe that will happen.

Travis will also explain that even though it seems dire the sky is not falling for Baylor. In ESPN's metrics the team is ranked 18th in FPI and 21st in the SP+ rankings. The Bears are not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but special teams has been a huge reason as to why the team sits at 3-3.

The discussion then turns to a recap of the WVU game, and what Travis believes are the main reasons for Baylor's struggles. (Hint: It's not the offense). 

Finally, this episode wraps up with a preview of the Homecoming matchup vs the Jayhawks. Travis explains the matchup to watch for and the "Bear Necessities" for a Baylor win. Kansas will be without star QB Jaylen Daniels, but they still have enough offensive firepower to win in Waco.

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