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In the August 21 preseason interview, Baylor coach Dave Aranda said the stadium scrimmage reflected the team's emphasis on fast starts and provided a rehearsal for game-day preparation and emotional swings.
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Aranda reported that receiver Taz Williams broke his collarbone during a game scenario and needed surgery, with an expected absence of a few weeks as of August 21 rather than a confirmed return date.
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Aranda praised Baylor's offensive line for consistently displacing defenders on double teams, describing its inside-zone scheme as a downhill wedge and identifying physical line play as the offensive blueprint.
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Aranda expected significant defensive improvement under Joe Klanderman, citing strong player buy-in and greater investment in the defensive front; that was a preseason coaching assessment, not a demonstrated game result.
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Aranda made ball security, avoiding pre-snap penalties and recovering quickly from mistakes central to Baylor's early-season preparation, emphasizing that self-inflicted errors can outweigh the opponent's play.