Baylor football shocked the Big 12 last year. The 2021 class ranked 41st. The No. Baylors departing players registered 1,579 points, 512 rebounds, and 234 steals/blocks in the 2020-2021 season; those numbers rank 11th, 49th, and 7th in the country among non-returning players. 2022 Sugar Bowl odds: Baylor starting quarterback Gerry Bohanon expected to return from injury vs. Ole Miss Baylor should have starting QB Gerry Bohanon available off injury for Saturday's Sugar Bowl matchup vs. Ole Miss. Baylor is the 45th ranked defense by FEI advanced statistics and while they allow only a reasonable 5.3 yards per play, offenses that are able to solve their disguised coverages and avoid turnovers will move the ball. The Cyclones were one of the nations most experienced teams last year the reason for Iowa States lofty preseason expectations and now need to start over in a major way after a number of those players moved on. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. The Cougars are the top-ranked newcomer here, though whether that plays out will likely depend on whether Kedon Slovis can re-find some of the magic he showed a few years back at USC. Michael Haag, Baylor athletics blogger. Will the Bears scratch and claw for progress the way the 2021 team did? Two years ago, Kansas had the youngest team in college football. Related: College Football's Top Quarterbacks on the Rise for 2023 4. The Waller native is set for another huge year, playing alongside some of the nations best D-lineman, who are good candidates to be on this list. 2021 stats: 183 rushing yards (fourth on team), two rushing TDs (T-third on team). Hes watching closely, gauging whether the young players succeeding the departed stars will bring the same level of accountability. With a solid crop of returning players, the question will be whether that talent can start delivering results on the field. He played pretty well against TCU, so maybe hes on the rebound. Dykes inherits six offensive starters and seven defensive starters, and theres plenty of room for growth on both sides. Studying what Oklahoma and Kansas State did to them will be instructive. Dont be surprised either if five-star linebacker Anthony Hill bullies his way onto the field either; hes that good. Five different pass catchers have been 21-30 receptions and they dont have a true #1. If he can avoid making mistakes, the Cougars should be physical enough a trait BYU has shown in recent matchups with Big 12 teams to at least compete. Yes, we know. Sophomore quarterback Baylor Romney, brother of wide receiver Gunner Romney, announced Friday on Twitter that he will not return to the Cougars in 2022. Previously, he spent eight years covering college sports at ESPN.com and seven years as a sports reporter at the Houston Chronicle. The Jayhawks may still be a year off; there a number of those projected starters still have more eligibility after this year. There are tangible questions that need answers, too. They have 150+ combined starts in aggregate. Theres a lot to like about what the Golden Knights are building defensively for the future, and the good news is that with UCF ranking 43rd in returning defensive production, those younger players wont be needed immediately. He returns the attention of major offensive line award voters. Baylor had a backloaded schedule in terms of difficulty and theyre on a two game slide after being obliterated by Kansas State 31-3 and then losing a heartbreaker to TCU by one point in which they outplayed (an injured-riddled) TCU for most of the game. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. Bohanons passing numbers were solid in nonconference play (66.6 percent completion rate, 626 yards, four touchdowns and one interception in three games) but his yardage and completion rate dipped in Big 12 games. Even with Bijan Robinson moving on, Texas still ranks third nationally in returning offensive production, and with Texas bringing in the No. The slinger has proven he has an elite arm, and if the cards fall right, he is a legitimate contender for Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year. This team went 2-3 in one-score games in the regular season; getting another win or two this year certainly wouldnt be a shock. Brennan Armstrong entered the 2022 season as one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the ACC but had the lowest completion percentage of his career as a starter. Baylor will get the Cowboys at home, but theyll be coming back from a road trip to Iowa State while OSU will be coming off a bye week. He and his wife, Karina, got married last January and have a 4-month-old daughter, Zoe. Theyre headlined by OT Connor Galvin and C Jacob Gall. The former Iowa Hawkeyes presence was shown even with Bernard on the squad, and hes beloved among his peers, so expect a big year from Doyle in 2022. Hill is among a number of players who could have breakout seasons in 2023. #Baylor RB @TayeMcwilliams on what its like behind a good O-line that returned so much talent:[Its] way easier, it makes life super easy. It certainly helps that one of the offensive starters is Deuce Vaughn. Copyright 2017-22 Heartland College Sports. Preseason prognosticators that looked at 14 returning starters and picked the Bears to win the league are being punished for not understanding that Baylor losing six players to the NFL Draft 4 of them in the first first 3 rounds isnt something that can be replaced. ", 2021 stats: Four sacks (T-third most), six TFLs (T-sixth most), played 13 games with 12 starts. Now that hes gotten to the top, he needs to figure out to how keep Baylor there. Our standards are so high that it is difficult to be who you say were going to be, but Im going to stay on the path, Aranda said. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. A lot of Longhorn offensive success will rest on Sarks ability to scheme up run game solutions on a short week. 8 national ranking last fall and has Pac-12 title and CFP aspirations in 2023. The NFL Draft and NFL Draft Logo are copyright of the National Football League and in no way are owned by Ourlads Scouting Services LLC. The biggest piece were moving through right now is probably just immaturity, Aranda told The Athletic. Baylors offensive line was one of thirteen finalists for the Joe Moore Award, presented annually to the nations top offensive line in college football. While Gundy and Pokes fans seemed to have put their Those returning starters include seven on offense and seven on defense, and while the Bears will be looking to replace some fairly irreplaceable players, Baylor Hes going to be filling some big shoes. "We got married in Katy, Texas, about a mile from the high school stadium," he said. Seth Jones, another sophomore, is up to nearly 200 pounds after being recruited at 180. Over their last 7 games, the Bears have given up 13 turnovers. Baylor has to settle its quarterback situation, and Grimes doesnt have a Zach Wilson to work with. To replace receivers coach Chansi Stuckey, who joined Marcus Freemans staff at Notre Dame, Aranda hired former Buffalo and Marshall receivers coach Dallas Baker. Related: College Football's Top Quarterbacks on the Rise for 2023 4. Breakdown: There are so many other worthy names that could have made this list, but it felt wrong to exclude one of the best tight ends in Baylor football history. Hes a great athlete, good blocker, and can get involved in the vertical pass game. The proof? He covered the 2022 Allstate Sugar Bowl and multiple Texas Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Waco. 6 overall recruiting class, ranking in the top 10 both in incoming high school and junior college talent (fourth) and in 247Sports transfer class rankings (eighth). If that offense can jell and the defense can take a step forward, the Red Raiders could surprise. This year it could be the playoff by avoiding another loss like that pesky one against TCU. Hunter Dekkers is the likely Brock Purdy replacement, and he has some interesting traits to build around. How will Shapen develop? After losing eight players to the NFL over the summer, Baylor football will be forced to replace some big-time athletes from a 2021 Big 12 championship squad. Almost a third of the league has less than 10 returning starters, and seven of the Big 12's teams have 12 or fewer. Shapen can be very sharp in the play action game, but he tends to fixate on his first read and defenses that deny him quick decisions can turn him over and get to him in the pocket.
Thats the next challenge.. The good is that Brent Venables may be just the coach to deal with that kind of roster turnover and has already drawn rave reviews for the way hes circled the wagons and begun building culture. Baylor football defensive tackle Siaki Ika and linebacker Dillon Doyle. Much of the fault is on Baylors second and third level defenders not hitting their run fits when runners spill wide. But when looking at what most Big 12 teams lose and the Longhorns ranking second in the conference in returning production (according to ESPNs Bill Connellys measurements), a Texas team that finished a game out of the Big 12 Championship Game probably makes for the best bet. Iowa States Ashley Joens and Bad blood spilled over in a major way during the opening round of the SEC Womens Basketball Tournament between Florida and Kentucky About us: HCS is owned and operated by Pete Mundo. And while the Cyclones are getting younger on defense, theres talent there and Iowa State boasts one of the Big 12s top defensive coordinators in Jon Heacock. And with the talent on hand on defense some of the teams most talented defenders are working with the second and third teams so far this spring improvement on that end should come quickly. They were turnover magnets and sure tacklers that were instrumental in the Bears getting off of the field on 3rd downs. Aranda called Player a twitchy and instinctive playmaker who creates havoc. By Matt Severance Updated: Dec 27, 2021 10:49AM PST . Injuries certainly played a part, but the offseason attrition was also worrisome. And the unit got a boost in the offseason, when Baylor landed Tulsa defensive tackle transfer Jaxon Player, a Waco, Texas, native and two-time All-AAC selection. They work really well together and dont necessarily need to physically dominate at the point of attack to make their outside zone system hum. Now its just about getting experience on the field so theyre comfortable.. Cumulus and the Big 12 are not affiliated with this website. I act like this. Although Baylor lost four key defenders via the NFL Draft and five starters total, theres a lot to like about the unit, starting with the defensive line. He picked up All-Big-12 first-team honors and is now in pursuit of national recognition. Run blocking has improved, Aranda said. For more NCAA football news, analysis, opinion and unique coverage by FanSided, including Heisman Trophy and College Football Playoff rankings, be sure to bookmark these pages. Aranda recruited the 2020 four-star prospect while with the Tigers but left for Baylor before getting a chance to coach him. The ranking takes a look at data on both sides of the football for all FBS teams in the country. But there are no proven backs with Smith and Trestan Ebner gone. Defensively, the Texas DL will match up just fine against Baylors experienced offensive line. While they lost to Oklahoma State and suffered a two-point defeat at TCU, they punched a ticket to the conference title game where they avenged their loss to the Cowboys for the crown. Grimes said Sims has improved as a blocker and Drake Dabney as a receiver. 17 Baylor Bears football team kicks off week four with a Big 12 Conference showdown against the undefeated Iowa State Cyclones in Ames, 2022 With the Wildcats tied for the fourth-highest number of returning starters, and some of the players that Kansas State has back, are the Wildcats in position to become a dark horse Big 12 candidate in a year where there are few true frontrunners? Baylor (6-7 in 2022) (Photo: Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire, Getty) The biggest reason to propel the Bears down these rankings is that Baylor ranks 100th nationally in Only five scholarship players have entered the portal since August: Bohanon, Sneed, defensive lineman Josh Landry, former backup quarterback Jacob Zeno and safety Tyrone D. Brown. A year ago, Dave Aranda sensed his team still having doubts. What should fans expect in 2022? Those are some pretty big haymakers to take, and with Cincinnati bringing in 247Sports 11th-rated transfer class, Scott Satterfield could have a bit of an uphill climb to keep things where theyve been. Theyre veteran, older players and thats really where you want your leadership to come from. But the defense let Houston down in a major way at times, including allowing 48 points to now-Big 12 foe Kansas, and will need to become more consistent in 2023. Michael has covered Baylor football, men's and women's basketball, baseball and more. Only two of Baylors 18 sacks allowed last season came within three seconds of the snap, the fewest in the country, per PFF. The Bears tend to be deliberate on offense and average 6.1 yards per play on the strength of an efficient running game and a sporadically explosive but inconsistent play action passing game. One opposing coach sees the Bears as a force in the Big 12 again. He scored two offensive touchdowns (rushing and receiving) versus BYU. Gavin Byers, a sophomore who started the first eight games of the year at right tackle, also returns in 2022 and will provide depth for an already deep unit. Its one thing to go from being a weakness to a strength, Grimes said. Hes the smallest guy out there but maybe the toughest guy, Grimes said. The buildup to the 2021 season was full of change. Many of them embodied the style and soul of what Aranda wants Baylor football to be. Aranda pointed to Fleeks and Baldwin as possibilities. (Kevin Jairaj / USA Today), He looked inward, forcing himself to evolve, Aranda signed a contract extension in February, but opting for its 2021 backup, Blake Shapen, over starter Gerry Bohanon. Those expecting last year to be a one-off for Kansas arent looking at what Kansas brings back: the Jayhawks rank second nationally in returning production, including first offensively and 10th defensively. 19 in the nation, good for second in the Big 12 Conference. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Texas safeties and linebackers cant get caught up in trash and must fit the cutback lanes. But expecting TCU to reach the Big 12 title game again might be too much. Diminutive Richard Reese (908 yards, 14 tds, 5.2 per carry) and Sqwirl Williams (530 yards, 4 tds, 5.8 per carry) are the speed component while 245 pound Qualan Jones (403 yards, 7 tds, 5.5 per carry) brings the pain. Will receive lots of Vita Vea comps. LT Connor Galvin, RG Grant Miller, RT Kahlil Keith, and C Jacob Gall are all seniors who were eligible to return for another season in 2022. The Wildcats return 14 starters from last seasons 8-5 team, with 10 being All-Conference players. Finding another Terrel Bernard or Jalen Pitre on defense is a tall task. With belief no longer an obstacle, Aranda fights different beasts: the teams attitude and maturity. Only one league team brings back more than 14 starters, meaning that there's something of a hole at the top of the conference from where it has been in previous years. Theres still plenty of talent in H-Town, and the offense still has enough pieces to cause havoc (the young receiving corps could be particularly nasty). Breakdown: Player was a highly touted transfer portal prospect, so the fact that hes joining Apu, Hall, TJ Franklin and Cole Maxwell must be terrifying for any opposition. Per PFF, Baylor QBs were pressured 35.2 percent of the time in 2020 (8th in the Big 12, 96th in the FBS) but only 29.1 percent of the time in 2021 (first in the conference, 45th nationally). Redshirt freshman Kyron Drones was thrust into the backup role after Bohanons November hamstring injury. Josh Fleeks moved this offseason from receiver to running back. A returning starting quarterback in Dillon Gabriel is a good thing, and the Sooners have the No. The 2021 second-team All-AAC selection should thrive being back in his hometown of Waco. He looked inward, forcing himself to evolve. The Bears have some athletes and plenty of raw speed, but theyre inconsistent. UW, of course, finished an 11-2 season with a No. Theres a fair amount of moxie in him.. The arrival of four-star freshman Armani Winfield could be right on time. No one is going to underestimate the Bears this time around and that could mean dropping unexpected games en route to a 7-5 record. The Bears do lose starting left guard Xavier Newman-Johnson, who had 36 career starts and earned Pro Football Network First-Team All-American Honors in 2021. Breaking down the five best futures bets, picks, and predictions for the 2022 season. Theres talent on hand, particularly at quarterback where the Mountaineers added USC and Georgia transfer JT Daniels, giving West Virginia its most talented signal-caller in years. You gotta go down before you go up.. On the plus side, Shapen will have a veteran offensive line led by defending Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year Connor Galvin and reinforced y Buffalow transfer Jacob Gall. 240 pound interior linebacker Dillon Doyle leads them in tackles and is also solid dropping into zone coverages (2 interceptions). I see glimpses of speed from him where I feel like he can outrun guys, but hes also not afraid to put his shoulder down#SicEm, 2021 stats: 31 receptions (third on team), 361 receiving yards (fourth on team), six receiving TDs (second on team), recorded one rushing TD. Why is Baylor the potential favorite to win its second consecutive Big 12 title? Both are expected to contribute immediately. Ronnies smart, he cares a lot, hes a tireless worker, Aranda said. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The Cowboys came within inches of the Big 12 championship last year, and are tied with two other schools with 12 returning starters. I always win. Defensively, Kansas brings back most of its pieces on the back end, but will need to hope a transfer class of defensive linemen can hit the ground running if the Jayhawks are to make major (and much-needed) improvements on that side of the ball. A native Houstonian, Sam graduated from the University of Houston. The pass rush will be good, the run D will be great, and Likely this will be another year like last year: West Virginia has the talent to sneak up and bite somebody, but might not have the consistent week-in, week-out results. 124 nationally: 121st on offense and 107th on defense, are stepping up in conference AND are doing so while replacing head coach Luke Fickell, who went who went 53-10 over the last five years. A big physical front headlined by plus size nose tackle Siaki Ika isnt designed to compile stats, but to dominate the interior line of scrimmage and force runners to either collide into an interior wall or bounce wide on a rounded angle that allows easy clean up. 2022 College Football Returning Production Rankings Team Ret. That includes competition for incumbent quarterback Blake Shapen and likely plug-and-play starters on the offensive line for the Bears. (We have) to come from a position of powerlessness, a sense of, Hey, were fighting for every edge. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 70 nationally), the players that the Cougars replace departures with are often older and more physically ready to step in than the traditional redshirt freshman or sophomore. Written by Brett Gibbons Brett is an avid sports traveler and former Division-I football recruiter for Bowling Green and Texas State. Defense drove the Bears to the Big 12 title and if theres one thing Aranda can be counted on having, its a good defense. Redshirt freshman Devin Lemear graded out the highest of all the safeties this spring, Roberts said. Itll be giving up a soft edge (pretty unlikely) or second level defenders overrunning or being paralyzed by backfield candy (more likely) allowing Baylor runners a crease in the alley. A '21 start against Baylor (461 passing yards and two scores and 70 rushing yards) showcased Morris' talent. I expect an all conference season.6 TD catches in 21 pic.twitter.com/gOOF8Armmd. It finished fourth in the Big 12 in total D and tenth in the nation in scoring defense, but the it was really, really good at was taking the ball away. That was a full yard improvement over 2020, which was seventh in the Big 12 and 62nd nationally. If Alabama transfer Amari Kight can be part of an offensive line that keeps Plumlee upright, UCF could surprise and finish much higher than this. Despite the change, theres a sense of stability. However, this years group will have some major absences to contend with, including Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Jalen Pitre and All-Big-12 first-team linebacker selection Terrel Bernard. Seven months removed from winning the national championship, Baylor could be good enough to reach the final game again this season. If youre talking about which team is the Big 12 favorite, Im going with Baylor because of what they have up front, the coach said. Its worth noting that while Baylor started the year rock-ribbed against the run with their massive interior Tite front, theyve surrendered 179 yards per game rushing over their last three games. Cornerback Al Walcott and safety Christian Morgan, both returning starters, will also see time at star, Roberts said. And it wont get too much easier in the second half. Previewing Baylor Bears defense for 2022 season. And will Iowa States reluctance to fully embrace the transfer portal mean that the Cyclones wont fill the holes they do have? Without certainty at running back or in the back seven of the defense, its fair to expect the Bears to take a slight step back. The top three tight ends on the 2021 depth chart return. Offensively, John Rhys Plumlee headlines a group that ranks 78th in returning offensive production, but may be more ready to hit the ground running with a strong group of wide receivers and Plumlees ability to impact games with his legs as well. The lowest-ranked class in that span, unsurprisingly, came in 2020 (49th), the transition class from former coach Matt Rhule to Aranda. While Kansas State had six on both sides of the ball and added a transfer quarterback to fill one of the openings, Oklahoma State returns seven starters from the nations 53rd-best offense, according to SP+, including quarterback Spencer Sanders. This article was first published in the Cougar The travel schedule is brutal for Baylor with trips to BYU, Iowa State, Oklahoma and Texas on tap. The offense will have to start over at quarterback Texas Tech transfer Donovan Smith could be the pick there and must replace Tunes favorite target in Tank Dell. 3 overall class (including both high school talent and the Longhorns smaller transfer class), Texas should get some increased firepower on both sides of the ball. Monaray Baldwin is their best deep threat, but the young 165 pounder can struggle to get off of physical corners. If the offense can make the most of a strong group of running backs led by Richard Reese and an athletic crop of wide receivers, Baylor should be pretty good the defense has a chance to improve from where it was a year ago. In a classic good news, bad news situation, Houston ranks 24th nationally in returning offensive production, but 119th in returning defensive production. Its safe to expect him to continue performing at a high level as a blocker and as a lethal receiving threat for Shapen. This article was first published in the Cougar 1 and in charge of moving the Bears forward on offense. This was a big component of their 38-35 win over OU in Norman, forcing Dillon Gabriel into 3 first half interceptions, even though OUs offense was otherwise humming along. Roberts will evaluate multiple options there, including returning safety Lorando Johnson, who backed up Pitre last year. Web2021-22 Baylor Bears Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 27-7 (14-4, 1st in Big 12 MBB ) Rank: 4th in the Final AP Poll Coach: Scott Drew More School Info Big 12 Reg Season Champ Baylor (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results Game Log Starters On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats The Buffs have just five returning starters on defense, and their offensive line still isnt ready to compete with the top programs in the Pac-12, let alone the entire country. Baylor struggles to get an honest pass rush at times and they rely heavily on deceptive coverages on the back end to confound QBs and force sucker throws. Aranda signed a contract extension in February that is scheduled to keep him at the school through 2029, quieting coaching carousel discussion. There are also five transfers combined from those two cycles still around. With whats left of the returners, here is who will stand out among the bunch in hopes to repeat as conference champions. Gavin Holmes is the senior statesman of the group, but after dropping 210 yards against West Virginia, hes had 84 yards receiving total over the last five games. Former Baylor standout linebacker and Sugar Bowl MVP Terrel Bernard is a Buffalo Bill, leaving Doyle to pick up the slack. Power is in contention to be named the top punter in college football after averaging 45 yards per punt in 2021. On the other side of the ball, West Virginia will need some of the younger players it has landed in recent classes to pan out sooner rather than later. UW, of course, finished an 11-2 season with a No. Can Iowa State replace Xavier Hutchinson, who seemed like the offenses only option at times last year? After helping the Bears reach the semifinalist phase for the Joe Moore Award, he could target individual honors in 2022. No other Bear tight end has caught as many touchdowns as his nine career scores. We did some decent things last year at times, but we were just inconsistent, Grimes said. There may be inexperience at those key offensive spots, but sufficient talent exists. But perhaps the single biggest reason to believe in Oklahoma: (Photo: Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire, Getty), (Photo: Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: James Guillory, USA TODAY Sports), according to ESPNs Bill Connellys measurements, When we looked at how teams fared in one-score games. The incoming Bears represent five different states, including Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. Much like Morgan, he is stepping into an expanded role. He creates openings for himself that maybe others dont. The Cyclones starter count includes five on offense and three on defense, with the former group including a new starter at quarterback. 2021 stats: 91 tackles (second most), 8.5 TFL (second most), scored two offensive TDs (rushing and receiving). The biggest reason to propel the Bears down these rankings is that Baylor ranks 100th nationally in returning production, third-to-last in the Big 12. UFC 278: Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards fight card, start time, channel guide, Mets: Buck Showalter pours cold water on potential call-ups, Oregon football 2022 season prediction, preview, awards, 2022 bowl game, Jake Paul Is Hilariously Bad at Taking Batting Practice, Sorry Calipari, Paul Finebaum has spoken: Kentucky is a football school, Oklahoma football 2022 season prediction, preview, awards, 2022 bowl game, Nebraska WR Decoldest Crawford debuts in coolest HVAC ad possible. Note: the 3 Bear runners have combined for a healthy 41 total catches, but they average just over 7 yards per reception. With nine offensive returning starters and eight defensive returning starters and Lance Leipold getting his first spring with the team after signing on after spring ball last year, the Jayhawks should have significantly better understanding of the teams system and what it takes to compete in the Big 12. Wheat joined the Nevada staff in 2020, coaching safeties before shifting to linebackers in 2021. The clearest strength of the Baylor offense is an OL that represents the 2nd most seasoned unit in college football. in returning offensive production theres reason to believe some of those close games are going to go the other way in 2023. There will be more on the QBs shoulders this season with reading rushers Abram Smith and Trestan Ebner gone. 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