Baylor Bears

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Baylor Bears is 5-7 on the season, 2-9-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +14.1. Baylor Bears is covering at just 18% this season (2-9-1), below the FBS average — a notable trend for spread bettors.

Conference: Big 12 Conference
Stadium: McLane Stadium, Waco, TX
Power Rating: +14.1
HFA Rating:2.4 pts
Record: 5-7
ATS: 2-9-1
O/U: 6-5-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
at
W
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vs
Samford
Push
Push
at
L
Over
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W
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2025 Season Travel Profile

4,281 miles — ranked 105th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1AuburnHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2SMU90 mi90 mi
Week 3SamfordHome (0 mi)90 mi
Week 4Arizona StateHome (0 mi)90 mi
Week 5Oklahoma State315 mi405 mi
Week 6Kansas StateHome (0 mi)405 mi
Week 7Bye
Week 8TCU81 mi486 mi
Week 9Cincinnati881 mi1,367 mi
Week 10UCFHome (0 mi)1,367 mi
Week 11Bye
Week 12UtahHome (0 mi)1,367 mi
Week 13Arizona814 mi2,181 mi
Week 14HoustonHome (0 mi)2,181 mi

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Dominant offensive performance

Baylor scored on four of their first five drives, building a 20-3 halftime lead. Sawyer Robertson threw for 267 yards and 3 TDs, while Caden Knighten rushed for a career-high 104 yards. The Bears' quick start was crucial, as UCF had allowed only 7 first-quarter points all season.

Defensive turnaround

After giving up over 430 yards per game in conference play, Baylor's defense held UCF to just 225 total yards and forced two interceptions. The Knights did not score a touchdown for the first time since 2015, snapping a 121-game streak.

Michael Trigg's record-setting day

Tight end Michael Trigg caught 5 passes for 82 yards and a touchdown, setting Baylor's single-season record for receiving yards by a tight end (607) and tying the single-season TD record (6). His ability to win 50-50 balls was a key factor.

Bowl eligibility within reach

The win improves Baylor to 5-4 (3-3 Big 12), putting them one victory away from bowl eligibility. With a bye week before hosting Utah on Nov. 15, the Bears have time to prepare and rest.

Robertson's consistency and one mistake

Robertson completed 29 of 40 passes (72.5%) and has 2,780 yards and 26 TDs on the season, ranking near the top of FBS. However, he lost his first fumble of the season on a strip sack, which led to UCF's only points. Protecting the ball will be key moving forward.

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Schedule & Results

Baylor Bears — 5-7 overall, 2-9-1 ATS, power rating +14.1.