Enter Sonny Dykes, who took the short jaunt from Dallas, and SMU, to Fort Worth. The transfer portal will help the Sooners make up for some of the losses, and if Dillon Gabriel can join the five returning offensive starters and hit the ground running, the Sooners could take off. Following that group is a young trio: redshirt freshman Cisco Caston, true freshman Devyn Bobby and third-year sophomore Mike Harris. The strength of the offense lies up front. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. But he questions the quarterback depth. Everybodys going to talk about Apu Ika, and rightfully so, but Gabe Hall is the real deal, he said. He and his wife, Karina, got married last January and have a 4-month-old daughter, Zoe. He creates openings for himself that maybe others dont. Returning starters (5): DT Cole Maxwell, NT Siaki Ika, WLB Matt Jones, MLB Dillon Doyle, S Christian Morgan. 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. Hes long and has some quickness, but hes a one trick finesse pony. 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. 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. Baylor took a bold step by not only reopening the quarterback competition after its historic season, but opting for its 2021 backup, Blake Shapen, over starter Gerry Bohanon. 2020-21 Season-Ending Roster (bold denotes returning for 2021-22): F Flo Thamba (6-foot-10), G LJ Cryer (6-1), G/F Jordan Turner (6-8), G Adam Flagler (6-3), G/F Mark Vital (6-5), G Jared Butler (6-3), G/F Jackson Moffatt (6-7), F Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (6-8), G/F Matthew Mayer (6-9), G MaCio Teague (6-4), F Zach Loveday (7 Will Howard, Kansas State An injury to Adrian Martinez in mid-October opened the door for What should fans expect in 2022? A returning starting quarterback in Dillon Gabriel is a good thing, and the Sooners have the No. If Shapen gets hurt this year, theyre (in trouble).. Few teams across the nation if any were as wrecked by the transfer portal as the Sooners, who didnt just lose multiple starters, but also a foundational quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate in Caleb Williams. After an awful 2020, in which the Bears went 2-7 and looked listless by seasons end, Aranda overhauled the offensive staff. Theyre certainly at their best running free on play action shots. Sam Khan Jr. is a senior writer for The Athletic covering college football and recruiting primarily in Texas. Some of those bounces are likely to go the Sooners way this season, which could mean improvement in the win column just by being less unlucky. The school president and athletic director each signed 10-year extensions. (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. Alan Bowman transferred in to potentially take over the quarterback spot after Spencer Sanders departure, but Bowman struggled to stay healthy at Texas Tech and he attempted all of 11 passes over the last two years at Michigan combined. Aranda stressed the need for reps among the candidates to get comfortable. Heres the thing on the Red Raiders: Like TCU, the Red Raiders were undefeated in one-score games in the regular season. He covered the 2022 Allstate Sugar Bowl and multiple Texas Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Waco. The Cyclones starter count includes five on offense and three on defense, with the former group including a new starter at quarterback. Grimes also looks at fifth-year senior Mose Jeffery, sophomore Micah Mazzccua and redshirt freshman tackle Tate Williams as possible contributors. 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. Early spring success has Texas filling fans with hope, Judge rules in favor of Michael Irvin in request for expedited evidence in $100M lawsuit, Mike McCarthy calls taking over play-calling most fun Ive had as Cowboys coach, PK winners! 2 spot, Grimes said. Lost in last years rough season: the Cyclones had quite a bit of young talent that took its lumps and probably needed another year to come together. Shapen is 60 and quite mobile, but not the running threat represented by a Jalen Daniels or Adrian Martinez. Doyle was second on the Bears defense with 90 tackles, adding 8.5 tackles for loss. Aranda likes how Blake Shapen is developing leadership skills: "The thing Im most proud of is his leadership and the art of when to say something and how to say it and being authentic with everything youve got. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports). 10:00 AM on Aug 5, 2022 CDT. He returns the attention of major offensive line award voters. 14. This page is 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. Michael Haag is a Journalism student at Baylor University in Waco, TX. 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. Bohanon averaged only 157.9 passing yards per game and his completion percentage dipped to 61.5 percent in conference play. Hes a graduate of BGSU and works as an auditor for Google content curation products. Jones missed spring with a foot injury, allowing Will Williams to get the first-team reps at weakside linebacker, and Roberts was encouraged by his development. Leading receiver Tyquan Thornton is off to the NFL and No. 7:00 AM on Aug 19, 2022 CDT. There was a point in spring where you say, Hes one of the top guys on our team, just based on production, Aranda said. And they found some young pieces along the way, adding a few pretty good transfers as well. Although not getting the glitz and glamour, the Bears can feel great knowing Apu is lining up opposite of the center this season. Sophomore quarterback Baylor Romney, brother of wide receiver Gunner Romney, announced Friday on Twitter that he will not return to the Cougars in 2022. 2022 College Football Returning Production Rankings Team Ret. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports in predicting Texas to finish first in the Big 12 conference. But Baylor also brings in 247Sports No. To replace receivers coach Chansi Stuckey, who joined Marcus Freemans staff at Notre Dame, Aranda hired former Buffalo and Marshall receivers coach Dallas Baker. There are tangible questions that need answers, too. Anticipate Gall to be another invaluable piece to a stellar offensive line group. Baylor returns four starters on the offensive line and has had five players return who have started at least eight games on the offensive line. A year ago, Grimes found his running back by moving linebacker Abram Smith, a former running back recruit, back to the position. 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. Sims had the best season of his career with 361 yards and six touchdowns last year. 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. 2021 stats: Started all 14 games at left tackle. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. 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. With who they return upfront, expect the road-grading to continue in 2022. 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. He looked inward, forcing himself to evolve. We did some decent things last year at times, but we were just inconsistent, Grimes said. Oklahoma and Texas will loom in the second half of the season but the Oct. 1 matchup with Oklahoma State could be the early indicator of what the Bears are capable of. Previewing Baylor Bears defense for 2022 season. Ranking 77th nationally in returning production, the Sooners are somewhat middle of the pack in the Big 12 in that category. Four of five starters return on the offensive line, and the entire defensive line two-deep is back. 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. 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. By Matt Severance Updated: Dec 27, 2021 10:49AM PST . Their star defensive ends will need to be replaced, but their five returning starters make the Wolverines worthy of a high ranking in the 2022 college football preseason top 25. Zeno (transferred to UAB) and Brown both entered the portal last September. 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. Morgan, the one returning starter in the group, will be deployed either at safety or star, depending on need. Everything theyre doing, I feel good about it, Roberts said. Outside of those scheme induced meltdowns, theyve actually proven fairly susceptible to the passing game, giving up steady gains to Will Howard and Max Duggan in recent weeks. The Bears are returning a total of 13 starters from last season, but they lost nearly all of their offensive production from 2021 and almost all of their starting secondary. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. WebThe official 2022 Football schedule for the Baylor University Bears The Bears match up well in some spots to Texas, but theyre a five loss team for a reason. The Jayhawks may still be a year off; there a number of those projected starters still have more eligibility after this year. 2021 stats: Started all 14 games at center. This makes the Bears The second coach expects Baylors running game will again be solid but noted how little production returns at receiver. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Sophomore Tony Anyanwu, whom Roberts said was the starting jack before foot surgery forced him to miss the season, will be in the mix, as well as redshirt freshman Jackie Marshall. Expect Baylor to give Texas a wake-up call in the regular season finale but settle for a 9-3 campaign. Roberts is leaning toward Walcott at star and Johnson at corner. It sets the tone for everything.. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. Each team's returning starter count comes from Athlon's look at the conference. Hill is among a number of players who could have breakout seasons in 2023. Whoever wins the job should have plenty of talent to utilize, but will need the offensive line to come together. The travel schedule is brutal for Baylor with trips to BYU, Iowa State, Oklahoma and Texas on tap. Arandas second season in charge could hardly have gone more perfectly. The returning starters are listed in every preseason magazine and cited in nearly any preview. Run blocking has improved, Aranda said. 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. Collins joined the Baylor staff in 2020 and spent three seasons with Aranda at LSU. The Bears brought in two scholarship players thus far, both in the defensive front seven: Player and White. The 6-5 Baylor Bears represent one of the most physical teams that Texas has seen this season, but meeting the other teams In 2021, that number rose to 2.2 yards per rush, sixth in the conference and 49th nationally, according to Pro Football Focus. The Bears badly miss Jalen Pitre and JT Woods. Point, blank period. Perhaps the fog has never fully lifted as he was particularly ineffective as the season progressed against Kansas, Oklahoma and Kansas State. 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. 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. 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). But perhaps the single biggest reason to believe in Oklahoma: When we looked at how teams fared in one-score games, the Sooners went 0-5 (0-4 in the article, then lost a one-score bowl game). The Bears average recruiting ranking from 2019-22, per the 247Sports Composite Rating, is 40.25. The Cowboys came within inches of the Big 12 championship last year, and are tied with two other schools with 12 returning starters. Joey McGuires first team will be fascinating to watch with an offense that returns four starters but also adds Zach Kittley, the architect of last years explosive Western Kentucky group. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Sam Hartman is likely back for Wake Forest, which makes a The 2022 class, which includes 21 signees, finished 36th. 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. The buildup to the 2021 season was full of change. 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. Powledge, a Huntsville, Texas, native who played fullback at Sam Houston, is also back in his Texas roots. Max Duggan is a returning starter at quarterback, but must hold off last years backup in Chandler Morris. Shouldnt we do it some other way?.

Posted on January 10, 2022. 2023 sets up for Texas to have its most experienced On the line, starters at four positions return: left tackle Connor Galvin, center Jacob Gall, right guard Grant Miller and both right tackles, Khalil Keith and Gavin Byers. Finding another Terrel Bernard or Jalen Pitre on defense is a tall task. Tay McWilliams is the top returning player at running back and he had just 181 yards on 17 carries last year. Returning Starters on Offense: 6 Offensive Coordinator Collin Klein, who was promoted to the position after a remarkable offensive output as the Wildcats With the heartbreak kid gone, Morgan has a great chance to shine in the spotlight as one of Baylors best defensive players. I act like this. 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. 2022 Baylor Football Preview. Taye McWilliams is the leading returning rusher but had only 17 carries in 10 games last year. 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. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. So some regression to the mean could occur. Add in Oklahoma State ranking 101st in returning defensive production, and the Cowboys have some question marks. SHARE If BYU football players, coaches were stocks, who would you buy? UW, of course, finished an 11-2 season with a No. After a 12-2 season, a Big 12 championship and a Sugar Bowl win which could rank as the best season in school history there really arent those questions being asked now, he said. 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. Its safe to expect him to continue performing at a high level as a blocker and as a lethal receiving threat for Shapen. All aboard the Aranda train. 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. He currently resides in Kansas City where he is a talk show host and program director at KCMO Talk Radio. He joins an elite group of established, veteran O-lineman that are hoping to pound the rock en route to another successful season. There may be inexperience at those key offensive spots, but sufficient talent exists. The top three tight ends on the 2021 depth chart return. Heres why he prefers it that way, Are these Rangers good? Will receive lots of Vita Vea comps. The 2021 second-team All-AAC selection should thrive being back in his hometown of Waco. During a 12-0 regular season, the Horned Frogs went a perfect 5-0 in one-score games, meaning TCU wasnt far from a vastly different season. That has turned each team's returning starter count into one of the most panned metrics heading into a given season. Hunter Dekkers is the likely Brock Purdy replacement, and he has some interesting traits to build around. Blake Shapen rode an excellent performance in the Big 12 title game to the starting job this spring, unseating Gerry Bohanon, who has since transferred and is now the starter at USF. 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. The Bears have been a strong Big 12 road team, compiling a 3-1 record, and their play style and experience tends to travel well. After a 2-7 debut during a season impacted by COVID-19, the head coach pulled his team together to win the Big 12 for the first time since 2014, going 12-2 with a victory in the Sugar Bowl to cap things off. Thats the next challenge.. Its rare to see a combination of strength, speed and agility for someone with Halls frame. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, 10 key Baylor players to know in 2022: Returning O-line, D-line alleviates concerns, Everything you need to know about Baylor football: Key storylines, predictions and more, Ray Davis optimistic, anxious about Rangers season amidst tumultuous TV situation, Cowboys Mike McCarthy has more power, fewer excuses. That could make picking the 14-team Big 12 an absolute madhouse with so many variables. But expecting TCU to reach the Big 12 title game again might be too much. This 67 edge JACK Garmon Randolph leads them in sacks with 4.5 on the season. Explosive Florida State running back transfer Treshaun Ward is among the Big 12s most exciting transfer additions, and hell join DJ Giddens in making sure the Wildcats can still run the ball. Studying what Oklahoma and Kansas State did to them will be instructive. 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. The 2022 Georgia Bulldogs will be replacing a lot of experience on both sides of the ball especially on defense. The Bears should be one of the top three teams in the Big 12, and it shouldnt surprise anyone if theyre back in the conference title game in December. Hes going to be filling some big shoes. Many of them embodied the style and soul of what Aranda wants Baylor football to be. 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). Cumulus and the Big 12 are not affiliated with this website. Baylor has to settle its quarterback situation, and Grimes doesnt have a Zach Wilson to work with. The corners are unremarkable but have some size and are well schooled. 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. Athletes in Action announced its winner for the coveted Coach Wooden Keys to Life Award, and its a Big 12 coach. Qualan Jones, a fourth-year junior, hasnt seen many carries but is among the options. Hes got new ideas and new ways to look at things that are going to improve all of us.. 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. I do stuff that I win, and I dont even make it look like Im trying that hard. Those are all things that have to die. Its a big gamble, the second coach said. Tyquan Thornton, R.J. Snead and Drew Estrada have all departed, leaving tight end Ben Sims as the leading returning pass-catcher along with tight end Drake Dabney. 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. Baker played receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Florida Gators, winning championships with each. Nobody has really stepped forward yet and said, Im the guy, and this is my job,' Grimes said. If Shapen can take the passing game to another level, that adds another dimension to an already good team. The 6-7, 265-pound junior should build on his 2021, which included 29 tackles and three sacks in 11 games. 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. But there are no proven backs with Smith and Trestan Ebner gone. Baylors offensive line was one of thirteen finalists for the Joe Moore Award, presented annually to the nations top offensive line in college football. pic.twitter.com/zg3fJXYoU9, 2021 stats (Tulsa): 14.0 TFLs (led team, second in AAC), four sacks (second on team), one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. 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. The defense could improve, and the cupboard is far from bare in Fort Worth, where Sonny Dykes will get back his original starting quarterback in Chandler Morris, who should sling the ball to Alabama transfer JoJo Earle, among others. Big TE Ben Sims is a chain mover, but 20 of his 30 catches happened in the first four games of the season. before going out with a concussion. The Longhorns werent far off. Only two of Baylors 18 sacks allowed last season came within three seconds of the snap, the fewest in the country, per PFF. The players are responding well to him. UW, of course, finished an 11-2 season with a No. This article was first published in the Cougar The Wolfpack will be competing in the ACC during the 2022 season. The wild card at linebacker is LSU transfer Josh White, who just arrived on campus this month. 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