CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. But he questions the quarterback depth. The 2021 class ranked 41st. Hes long and has some quickness, but hes a one trick finesse pony. Ranking 77th nationally in returning production, the Sooners are somewhat middle of the pack in the Big 12 in that category. There are tangible questions that need answers, too. The good news? Taye McWilliams is the leading returning rusher but had only 17 carries in 10 games last year. before going out with a concussion. 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. Key stat to know: Baylors stout defense forced the second-most third downs (200) in the Big 12 and 11th most in the Power 5 last season, a result of good early down defense. The Bears have six players on preseason watch lists for national awards. 14. In run blocking in 2020, the Bears averaged 1.4 yards per rush before first contact, which was last in the Big 12 and 111th in the FBS. The sample sizes are small, but also very promising for Morris. This page is In a classic good news, bad news situation, Houston ranks 24th nationally in returning offensive production, but 119th in returning defensive production. 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. By Michael Haag. At jack, Baylors edge rusher, Garmon Randolph returns. The best aspect of the Bear secondary is their ability to hone in on an offenses preferred routes and force turnovers with sucker coverages. 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. Breakdown: Apu, one of Halls companions, is one of the best nose guards in the country. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports in predicting Texas to finish first in the Big 12 conference. 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. Related: Early 2022 Big 12 QB Preview and Rankings 3. Both are expected to contribute immediately. The Bears rotated anywhere from six to eight linemen per game last season, and the returning talent gives defensive coordinator Ron Roberts a chance to do that again, with potentially an even higher level of play. Miller returns after a solid year, Byers could play guard or tackle and Jeffery and Mazzccua will also compete for those spots. Im perfect. Hes joined by Matt Jones, who has been a massive drop off from the cat quick NFL draftee Terrel Bernard. If Shapen gets hurt this year, theyre (in trouble).. Breakdown: Of course, Blake Shapen was going to make this list, but the Shreveport native should be well-known already. The corners are unremarkable but have some size and are well schooled. 2023 sets up for Texas to have its most experienced The clearest strength of the Baylor offense is an OL that represents the 2nd most seasoned unit in college football. Find more Baylor coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. 17 Baylor Bears football team kicks off week four with a Big 12 Conference showdown against the undefeated Iowa State Cyclones in Ames, 2022 Shapen is 60 and quite mobile, but not the running threat represented by a Jalen Daniels or Adrian Martinez. Breakdown: Gall is as dependable as they come. Baylor has added two more super-seniors to the list of returning players, as defensive linemen Cole Maxwell and Chidi Ogbonnaya have announced that they will be back in 2022. Run blocking has improved, Aranda said. 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. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 240 pound interior linebacker Dillon Doyle leads them in tackles and is also solid dropping into zone coverages (2 interceptions). This 67 edge JACK Garmon Randolph leads them in sacks with 4.5 on the season. 2022 Baylor Football Preview. 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. Copyright 2017-22 Heartland College Sports.
Five best college football futures bets to make, including our Syracuse Orange, who return 80% of their starters this season. Aranda called Player a twitchy and instinctive playmaker who creates havoc. Texas has to press their advantages here and not concede confidence building throws to Shapen. In the three games Shapen saw significant action Kansas State, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State Shapen completed 71 percent of his passes and averaged 190 passing yards. Hill is among a number of players who could have breakout seasons in 2023. 2021 stats: Six sacks (second most), 7.0 TFL, 17 total tackles. Jun 16, 2022 7:08 PM EDT The Baylor Bears offense had some serious turnover this spring, with quarterback Gerry Bohanon hitting the NCAA Transfer Portal in After helping the Bears reach the semifinalist phase for the Joe Moore Award, he could target individual honors in 2022. By far, this is the most depth weve had since Ive been here, Roberts said. The returning starters are listed in every preseason magazine and cited in nearly any preview. But there are worse bets to take than a Kansas State team with a returning starter at quarterback in Will Howard, playing behind the bulk of his offensive line returning. Anticipate Gall to be another invaluable piece to a stellar offensive line group. in returning offensive production theres reason to believe some of those close games are going to go the other way in 2023. SHARE If BYU football players, coaches were stocks, who would you buy? 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. But if he comes in and truly finds his footing, the Cougars could be too low here. Breakdown: Gabe Hall has come up in recent news as being one of college footballs top freak athletes, and its true. In 2021, that number rose to 2.2 yards per rush, sixth in the conference and 49th nationally, according to Pro Football Focus. Its safe to expect him to continue performing at a high level as a blocker and as a lethal receiving threat for Shapen. But Texas Tech also just couldnt get healthy quarterback play with some downright awful injury luck at the position. This makes the Bears The proof? 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. Seven months removed from winning the national championship, Baylor could be good enough to reach the final game again this season. The secondary is being retooled with Christian Morgan providing the most veteran presence at safety. If Shapen can take the passing game to another level, that adds another dimension to an already good team. The Bears have a three-headed running back group comprised of two scatbacks and one power runner. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports But those are all a far cry from a year ago, when it wasnt certain if Baylor could block consistently and installed a whole new offense. The Longhorns could go as far as the quarterback position will take them this year, whether thats Hudson Card, who started two games last year, or Quinn Ewers, the former top-ranked overall prospect in the 2021 247Sports Composite. Though none of those classes have been in the top 25, it doesnt mean they wont yield quality results. 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? The pass rush will be good, the run D will be great, and Were winning every day. Many of them embodied the style and soul of what Aranda wants Baylor football to be. That has turned each team's returning starter count into one of the most panned metrics heading into a given season. If that offense can jell and the defense can take a step forward, the Red Raiders could surprise. The Bears brought in two scholarship players thus far, both in the defensive front seven: Player and White. The 2019 class, which ranked 35th, has nine of the 24 signees still with the team, but the retention rates in 2020 (17 of the 18 signees are still with Baylor) and 2021 (16 of 17) are superb. (Top photo of Dave Aranda: Stephen Lew / USA Today). 2022 College Football Returning Production Rankings Team Ret. 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. But Baylor also brings in 247Sports No. Breakdown: Another grizzled veteran, Morgan is stepping into a bigger role after playing alongside former Bear and current Los Angeles Charger JT Woods. Baylor Football: 2022 Bears Season Preview and Prediction Athlon Sports Jun 7, 2022 Blake Shapen and the Bears are ranked No. 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. He joins an elite group of established, veteran O-lineman that are hoping to pound the rock en route to another successful season. Still, he said, players wondered: Why are we doing this? Guess you have to call 2022 a disappointment for Coach Billy Hawthorne entering his sixth season in 2023 off a .500 season when 16 starters returned including four OLers and a TE. The defense was stifling and the offense pounded the rock as the Bears worked their way through the Big 12 slate and took down ranked BYU. 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. 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. The Jayhawks may still be a year off; there a number of those projected starters still have more eligibility after this year. The Longhorns werent far off. Replacing some of the losses on defense will be a bigger challenge, though Joey McGuires first year saw the Red Raiders play with physicality and toughness on that side of the ball, and Texas Tech added four defenders through the transfer portal, including three players up front. The Bears return some experience at linebacker but must replace second-round draft pick Bernard. Devin Neal, who played 13 games last year, is also in the hunt. Ten of Kansas 11 offensive starters are back from a team that ranked in the top 10 in Offensive SP+; the lone exit comes at left tackle, where Kansas signed a former five-star recruit in Wisconsins Logan Brown. Only two of Baylors 18 sacks allowed last season came within three seconds of the snap, the fewest in the country, per PFF. 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. So though some may expect a return to the Big 12 title game, Aranda is zeroing in on how his team acts in these summer months. He and his wife, Karina, got married last January and have a 4-month-old daughter, Zoe. They have 150+ combined starts in aggregate. 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! Editors note:This ispart of a seriespreviewing Power 5 and top Group of 5 teams for the 2022 college football season. Seth Jones, another sophomore, is up to nearly 200 pounds after being recruited at 180. 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. 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. Kansas hasnt won more than three games in a season since 2009, Mark Manginos final season with the program. The challenge for Texas wont be physicality. A year ago, Grimes found his running back by moving linebacker Abram Smith, a former running back recruit, back to the position. He creates openings for himself that maybe others dont. Gavin Yates saw action as a freshman walk-on last year, and freshman Kelsey Johnson has impressed since arriving. 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. And while we dont think Cincinnati will be bad, the Bearcats rank last in the league in returning production, coming in at No. 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. The incoming Bears represent five different states, including Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. 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