Baylor's 48-24 win over Texas states Heisman case for Griffin

Baylor’s gifted QB tore through Texas' defense and restated his case for the Heisman Trophy with another astonishing performance.

Brice Cherry: 'We'-minded RG3 may be 'the' guy for Heisman

Do you remember what Baylor football was like before Robert Griffin and Art Briles arrived?

Baylor defense forces well-timed turnovers

The BU defense is still allowing plenty of yards, but they're getting results when it matters.

Baylor Notebook: Ganaway raises bar for Baylor backs

Nuggets on running backs of the future, Baylor birthdays, de-horning UT and home sweet home.

John Werner: True team win for 19th-ranked Baylor

The No. 19 Bears proved Saturday night that they're much more than just a one-person team.

Without RG3, backup QB leads Baylor past Texas Tech, 66-42

Reserve quarterback Nick Florence, pressed into emergency duty, threw a pair of second-half touchdown passes and ran for a score to steer the Bears to victory.

Baylor defense steps up with big takeaways in 2nd half

With Baylor’s offensive leader on the shelf Saturday night, a defense that had been carved apart suddenly came alive.

Baylor-Tech Notebook: Ganaway rises to occasion

Notes on record rushing, Kendall Wright's records and BU's quick-strike offense.

John Werner: Robert Griffin restates case for Heisman

Robert Griffin doesn't say much about his Heisman chances, but his actions made a clear statement Saturday night: The junior quarterback has as good a shot as any to win the trophy.

Griffin strike with 8 seconds left gives Baylor 1st-ever win over Oklahoma, 45-38

The streak is dead. On an historic night at Floyd Casey Stadium, Baylor wiped out all those Oklahoma ghosts of years past.

Brice Cherry: Only one thing to say: What a game

Baylor's win over the Sooners wasn’t just a program-validating, history-making, nerves-shaking victory. You could live to be a hundred and never see a game that good again.

Baylor Notebook: Griffin, Bears break OU jinx in big way

News and notes on records for Robert Griffin and Kendall Wright, plus a stalwart Baylor defense.

Baylor football vs. Oklahoma: Nov. 19, 2011

The Bears keep firing for a stunning 45-38 win in Waco.

Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Oklahoma: Nov. 19, 2011

Baylor Nation out in full force to see the Bears' historic win.

John Werner: Bears escape unfolding nightmare at Kansas

No. 25 Baylor had to mount a 21-point fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Jayhawks on Saturday, but earned a bowl invitation when Kansas' two-point try fell incomplete.

Baylor stuns Kansas in OT, 31-30, to become bowl eligible

Rallying from a 21-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Bears secured victory and a postseason berth when Kansas failed on a two-point try in overtime.

Baylor Notebook: Comeback best in school history

The Bears' comeback from a 21-point deficit in the fourth quarter was largest ever for the 113-year-old football program.

Baylor football at Kansas: Nov. 12, 2011

The Bears pulled off a bowl-clinching come-from-behind overtime win, 31-30.

Baylor holds off Missouri, 42-39, now 1 win from bowl bid

With a buzz in the air about a possible new on-campus stadium, Baylor was anxious to continue to write some history at a place it’s called home for 61 years.

Brice Cherry: Baylor shows some backbone

They've traditionally been the bad-news Bears, and Baylor fans know it. So what was different on Saturday night?

Baylor Notebook: Bears break total offense record

Gaudy numbers, a possible new on-campus stadium and Robert Griffin stretching his legs.

Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Missouri: Nov. 5, 2011

The Baylor faithful were on hand to cheer a BU victory.

Baylor University homecoming parade 2011

Green and gold spirit flooded Waco for the Saturday festivities.

President and Mrs. Starr Baylor homecoming parade watch party

Homecoming fun at the McMullen-Connally Faculty Center.

John Werner: Homecoming could soothe Bears' road woes

Baylor hasn't fared well on the road this year. Fortunately for Art Briles and company, the Bears have homecoming this weekend against Missouri.

Slaughter in Stillwater: Oklahoma State crushes Baylor, 59-24

The Bears expected to have trouble stopping No. 3 Oklahoma State's explosive offense. What they didn't count on was five turnovers of their own. It all added up to a 59-24 blowout.

Brice Cherry: Talent gap obvious for Baylor

Oklahoma State is better than Baylor. By a whole bunch. If that shocks you, it shouldn’t.

Baylor Notebook: Score another one for Oklahoma State

Notes on RG3's records, Baylor on the road and safety struggles.

Baylor at Oklahoma State football: Oct. 29, 2011

The Bears took it on the chin in Stillwater, 56-29.

John Werner: RG3 still worth price of admission

Baylor's defense leaves plenty to be desired, but Robert Griffin and the offense more than make up for the price of admission.

Texas A&M gets last laugh on Baylor, 55-28

Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill passed for 415 yards and six touchdowns as the Aggies outgunned Baylor, 55-28, in the longtime rivals' final Big 12 meeting.

Brice Cherry: Baylor defense in shambles

Every quarterback in the Big 12 has to love his chances after the way Texas A&M carved up the defenseless Bears.

Baylor Notebook: Aggies add 1 more stamp in Battle of Brazos

The cease-fire in the Battle of the Brazos rivalry could be a good thing for the Baylor football program.

No extra animosity between Baylor, Texas A&M fans at football game

On a day in which the environment was expected be especially hostile, all was relatively calm in and around Kyle Field on Saturday for the Big 12 game between Baylor and Texas A&M.

Baylor at Texas A&M football: Oct. 15, 2011

The Bears couldn't stop the Aggies in their Big 12 finale.

The 5 greatest Baylor-Texas A&M football games

Two games from the 1950s and two from the '80s highlight our list of memorable matchups.

Baylor strikes Iowa State with full force, 49-26

With perhaps their most complete team effort of the season, the No. 25 Bears pulled away in the second half for a comfortable 49-26 win over Iowa State.

Brice Cherry: Runners complete Baylor package

Contrary to popular belief, the Art Briles offense at Baylor isn’t merely Robert Griffin III flinging darts all over the field.

Baylor Notebook: Wright passes 3,000-yard receiving mark

Tidbits on records, defensive playmaking and fourth-quarter TDs.

John Werner: No. 25 Bears kill momentum in loss

Baylor's offense can score at will; however, once it takes its foot off the pedal, Baylor lets the opponent back into the game.

Griffin's 1st interception dooms Baylor to 1st defeat

The Superman cape came off Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin in the final minutes of a 36-35 loss at Kansas State.

Kansas State quarterback finds medicine for pain

Winning was worth the price of the physical beating Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein absorbed against Baylor on Saturday.

Baylor Notebook: Another record for Wright

Baylor wideout Kendall Wright caught nine passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns against Kansas State, setting the school record for receiving yardage in a single game.

Baylor at Kansas State: Oct. 1, 2011

The Bears couldn't pull out a win in their Big 12 opener.

John Werner: #15 Bears having fun at home

The Bears' spirits are flying high with a 3-0 start. Can Baylor continue its winning ways on the road at K-State this week?

Griffin's magic leaves Rice dizzy, 56-31

With another near-perfect performance, an off-the-charts amazing Robert Griffin threw five TD passes as the No. 17 Bears blew past Rice, 56-31, on Saturday night at Floyd Casey Stadium.

Brice Cherry: Griffin's play not to be believed, just appreciated

With great performances the norm for Robert Griffin, Baylor fans have to guard against taking him for granted.

Baylor Notebook: Wright breaks another record

Baylor wideout Kendall Wright grabbed the school record for receiving touchdowns with the 20th of his career Saturday night.

Baylor football vs. Rice: Sept. 24, 2011

Robert Griffin III shines as the Bears roll past Rice, 56-31.

Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Rice: Sept. 24, 2011

Bear Nation out in force again to see Baylor's win.

Baylor lightning fells Stephen F. Austin, 48-0

Old school Robert Griffin ran the ball like it was 2008 and showed his Heisman-caliber passing skills in a 48-0 Baylor romp Saturday night in Waco.

Brice Cherry: Shutout big step for Baylor

Baylor’s defense was far from dominant. Yet the Bears should revel in their first shutout in 16 years.

Baylor Notebook: SFA still can't score on Bears

New, notes and other tidbits from the Bears' 48-0 win over the Lumberjacks.

Baylor football vs. SFA: Sept. 17, 2011

The Bears struck early and often, rolling to a 48-0 win.

Faces, fans and fun at Baylor vs. SFA: Sept. 17, 2011

Bear Nation enjoyed a 48-0 shutout of Stephen F. Austin.

Emotional Baylor enjoying upset victory over TCU

A tidal wave of green-and-gold good feelings swept over the Baylor football team after Friday's upset of No. 14 TCU.

Baylor overcomes No. 14 TCU in 50-48 thriller

Move over Andrew Luck, LaMichael James and Landry Jones. Robert Griffin has entered the Heisman Trophy race.

Brice Cherry: A statement victory for Baylor

It’s a season-maker. It’s an eye-opener. It’s the biggest win of the Art Briles Era.

Baylor-TCU Notebook: Bears knock off 1st ranked opponent since 2004

A roundup of interesting notes & nuggets from the Baylor-TCU game.

Baylor football vs. TCU: Sept. 2, 2011

The Bears shocked the 14th-ranked Horned Frogs in Waco on national TV.

Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. TCU: Sept. 2, 2011

Bear Nation came out and propelled Baylor to a huge 50-48 win.

Griffin, Baylor plan to erase painful memories against TCU

Robert Griffin and his Baylor teammates have been burning to get another shot at the Horned Frogs since last year's 45-10 debacle in Fort Worth.

Baylor offense wants a do-over against stingy TCU

The Bears received a crash course in the strength of TCU's defense last season.

Jim Barnes: Baylor shouldn't obsess about TCU game

Despite the cloak of importance that is starting to shroud Friday's opener against TCU, the Bears don't have much to lose and have everything to gain.

TCU coach Patterson bears Baylor no ill will

TCU coach Gary Patterson says he has nothing but respect for Baylor.

Baylor understands opportunity TCU presents

Baylor coach Art Briles admits his team wasn't ready for TCU last season. The Bears won't make the same mistake again in Friday's season opener against the No. 14 Horned Frogs.

Baylor football transfers making quick transition

Baylor's defense is looking for any extra hands it can find, and three players have arrived in the last 12 days.

Baylor QBs have plenty of receiving targets

Wide receiver is arguably Baylor's strongest and deepest position. And Robert Griffin likes the sound of that.

Who will replace Phil Taylor on Baylor's D-line?

Baylor lost defensive tackle Phil Taylor to the NFL draft, and with it, most of the Bears' experience and size in the trenches.

Baylor offense airs it out in 2nd fall scrimmage

With Baylor’s top three QBs all enjoying a near-flawless morning, the offense dominated in a 90-minute scrimmage.

Baylor QB backups ready to serve if needed

Baylor coach Art Briles wouldn't trade Heisman contender Robert Griffin. He also wouldn't trade the guys who play behind him.

Nickelback competition vital to new Baylor defense

Ahmad Dixon and LeQuince McCall are used to getting an earful from Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Bennett.

Baylor football worry-free at tight end position

With so many wide receivers crowding Baylor's roster, Art Briles hasn't forgotten that he can rotate two talented tight ends.

Baylor's last line of defense is its safeties

Former China Spring standout Mike Hicks and Katy's Sam Holl will be Baylor's newest safeties this fall.

Baylor coordinator Bennett likes defense in scrimmage

The most encouraging sign in the 50-minute scrimmage was the Bears' defense delivering big hits and aggressive pass coverage.

Baylor walk-on receiver back in school after stint in minors

Clay Fuller signed to play baseball for Baylor in 2005, but turned down the scholarship to play professional baseball. Six years later, he's made his way back to Baylor - as a football player.

Baylor offensive line hopes to continue NFL pedigree

Art Briles calls his offensive line the deepest and most talented he’s put on the field at Baylor.

Baylor cornerbacks 1st step to improving pass defense

Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Bennett knows his secondary will have to improve, and it starts up front with the cornerbacks.

Tennessee punter next in line for Baylor football

Spencer Roth, a freshman from Knoxville, Tenn., will have big shoes to fill as the punter following former Bears Derek Epperson and Daniel Sepulveda.

Baylor defensive ends targeting Big 12 QBs

The Bears believe they have the potential for a strong defensive end rotation with Tevin Elliott, Gary Mason, Terrance Lloyd, Chris McAllister and Zac Scotton.

Veterans battling to replace Finley, become top Baylor RB

Several Bears are in contention to pick up the carries left behind by departed workhorse Jay Finley.

Baylor football opens fall camp, looks to TCU

With the thermometer hitting 108 degrees, the Baylor football players felt like they stepped into a furnace when they hit the practice field for the first time.

5 questions for Baylor's fall football camp

The Baylor football team opens fall practices this week with a sense of urgency, and powerful TCU looming in the season opener.

John Werner: All eyes on Longhorn Network at Big 12 media days

Most of the buzz this week wasn't about the new-look conference. It was about the debut of Longhorns TV.

Loaded Oklahoma reeling from loss as fall football approaches

The death of Sooner teammate Austin Box in May — a loss far more gut-wrenching than any on the field — is something OU players are still struggling to put in perspective.

Briles recalls Bears' trials to reach bowl

Baylor's Art Briles and three football players spent Monday answering questions at the first day of the Big 12 media days.

Big 12 Media Days Notebook: Ahmad Dixon to be key cog in '11 defense

Ex-Midway safety Ahmad Dixon could be a key component of the Bears' defense this season.

Spring football wrap-up: Briles believes practices will pay off

When Baylor reached the Texas Bowl, coach Art Briles knew it would be a gift that kept on giving.

Baylor quarterbacks air it out in spring game

Robert Griffin and backup quarterbacks Nick Florence and Bryce Petty winged passes all over the field as they combined for 587 yards passing and four touchdowns in Saturday’s “Meet the Bears” scrimmage that completed four weeks of spring football drills.

Baylor football to ring out spring with scrimmage

The public will get a first-hand look at Art Briles' squad at today's "Meet the Bears" scrimmage which will be televised for the first time.

Baylor safeties step into full-time roles

Mike Hicks, Ahmad Dixon and Sam Holl are a big part of Baylor's plans in the secondary.

2 Baylor football players switch from offense to defense

Kaeron and Nick Johnson were better known on the offensive side of the ball, but will play defense for the Bears this fall.

Defense perks up in Baylor football scrimmage

After getting torched in last weekend’s scrimmage, Baylor’s defense responded just the way Phil Bennett hoped. The Bears not only played more aggressively, they scored touchdowns on two fumble returns and an interception in Saturday’s scrimmage that ended three weeks of spring ...

Field is wide open for Baylor running backs

Four running backs are seeking to fill the spot vacated by Jay Finley in the Bears' offense.

Passing game on target in Bears' spring scrimmage

Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin can’t help but flash a big grin when he sees the deep and talented offensive personnel surrounding him.

Baylor's Chris McAllister awaits QB hunting season

New defensive coordinator Phil Bennett imagines Chris McAllister as a potentially dynamic defensive end.

Spring Practice: Baylor tackle excited to guard blind side

Cyril Richardson knows he has big shoes to fill on Baylor's offensive line.

Baylor football veterans set to play for new defensive coordinator

Baylor's football team returned to practice Monday and the defense got its first look at new defensive coordinator Phil Bennett.

Empowering defense Baylor football's spring mission

Just two months after its Texas Bowl appearance, Baylor will be back on the football field when it opens spring drills Monday afternoon.

TCU accepts Big 12 invitation

TCU's board of trustees unanimously approved a move to the Big 12 Conference on Monday.

Big 12 invites TCU to join

The Big 12 Conference took another step toward stability by extending an invitation to Texas Christian University to join the conference Thursday.

Missouri board grants power to leave Big 12

ST. LOUIS — It wasn’t too long ago that Missouri chancellor Brady Deaton spoke of “working every day to hold the Big 12 together.” Now he’s been tasked with helping decide whether the Tigers are the latest program to leave a troubled conference fighting for its future. University ...

Big 12 presidents agree to revenue-sharing plan

The Big 12 took another step toward stability as the presidents of the nine remaining schools agreed to equal television revenue sharing. Big 12 schools will share equal television revenue from Tier I and Tier II football games along with men’s basketball games and NCAA tournament revenue. ...

SEC: Texas A&M will join conference next summer

The SEC announced Texas A&M will join the conference effective July 1, 2012.

Big 12's new boss rolls up his sleeves

Chuck Neinas understands that he has a major reconstruction project on his hands as the Big 12’s new interim commissioner after working at a relatively stress-free job as a college sports consultant. But Neinas has many friends in the Big 12 and wants to see the conference thrive. Neinas ...

Commissioner's exit, TV rights deal stabilize Big 12

The establishment of a six-year media rights agreement and the ouster of its commissioner put the Big 12 back on course.

Baylor officials, supporters cheer Big 12's survival

Baylor University’s regents, administrators and coaches are thrilled with the news that the Big 12 Conference appears to have returned from the brink of disintegrating.

Baylor survey finds fans are against super conferences

A poll released Monday says over 75% of college football fans oppose breaking up regional ties.

A&M supporters take shot at Baylor with I-35 billboard

About 100 Texas A&M supporters pitched in and posted a billboard on I-35 near the Baylor University campus, taking a jab at Baylor’s position toward the Aggies departing the Big 12.

John Werner: Only miracle move can stop Big 12 demise

At this point, it would be shocking if the Big 12 makes a death bed revival.

Source: Big East, Big 12 discussing possible merger

Big 12 and Big East schools have discussed the possibility of combining leagues if Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech leave for the Pac-12.

Texas, Oklahoma exploring options outside Big 12

The Longhorns and Sooners inched closer to the conference door on Monday.

Baylor AD McCaw committed to Big 12 as Pitt, Syracuse apply to ACC

The Atlantic Coast Conference has received application letters from Pittsburgh and Syracuse to join the league, a move that would leave the Big East scrambling to replace two of its longest tenured members. Florida State President Eric Barron told the Associated Press on Saturday before the ...

Baylor officials confident of prospects, even if Big 12 folds

Baylor officials say they hope to save the Big 12, but believe the school will easily find a new home "because of who we are and what we are" if the league dissolves.

Legal experts: Baylor's Big 12 lawsuit faces hurdles

Lawyers familiar with the situation suggest there are legal avenues against Texas A&M or the SEC, but it could be tough sledding.

Texas, Oklahoma talk while Baylor preps for SFA

Despite realignment rumors circling daily, the Bears are ready to head back on the field against Stephen F. Austin this week.

Baylor returns tickets to Texas A&M for Oct. 15 game

Due to low ticket sales from Baylor's allotment for the Oct 15. game in College Station, Texas A&M has asked for some of them back.

Baylor, Big East discuss options; Big 12 remains priority

The Big East has had discussions with Baylor as well as Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State and Missouri. However, officials have made it clear that keeping the Big 12 intact is their sole priority.

Baylor throws a block to stop Texas A&M leaving Big 12

Baylor University has asserted its right to sue Texas A&M and the SEC over the impact of the Aggies’ departure from the Big 12.

Waco leaders await Baylor's guidance in Big 12 scuffle

Local leaders are watching the Big 12 drama unfold, but not knowing exactly how to proceed.

John Werner: Baylor battening hatches for Big 12 survival

It looks like a desperate act by Baylor. But these are desperate times for the Big 12.

John Werner: Coaches take different approaches to realignment talk

With the health of the Big 12 hinging on Oklahoma and Texas, conference coaches have taken different approaches to discussing realignment with their teams.

Baylor, Big 12 again await league's fate in wake of TCU win

After Friday's riveting win, Baylor athletic director Ian McCaw had to return to another reality: trying to help save a conference that seems to take a blow to the gut nearly every day.

Big 12 looking for new blood as Texas A&M announces exit

Texas A&M University has notified the Big 12 that it will leave for another conference, expected to be the SEC.

John Werner: Aggies make rash move they may regret

Texas A&M's "100-year decision" to leave the Big 12 was more like a 100-minute decision.

Local Aggies look back and forward with move

The local Aggie response to Texas A&M’s move out of the Big 12 was, by and large, guardedly optimistic.

Waco business, community leaders concerned about impact of Texas A&M departure

Waco leaders continue to brood about a possible big blow to the local economy.