Auburn Opponent Preview: A look at the Baylor Bears on offense
- Baylor replaces quarterback Sawyer Robertson and pass catchers who combined for 242 receptions, 3,158 yards and 26 touchdowns, creating extensive turnover across its 2026 offense.
- Florida transfer DJ Lagway is Baylor's starting quarterback after producing 28 touchdowns and 23 interceptions across 19 career starts, with pocket passing as his primary style but enough mobility to run when available.
- Dawson Pendergrass returns from a season-long injury to lead Baylor's backfield after rushing for 671 yards and six touchdowns in 2024.
- Transfers Louis Brown IV, Dre'lon Miller and Gavin Freeman give Baylor an experienced and versatile receiver group, while veteran Matthew Klopfenstein leads a deep tight-end room.
- Baylor's projected offensive line uses transfers at left tackle, left guard and right guard, with Koltin Sieracki at center and Kaden Sieracki at right tackle providing the core continuity.
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