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- Injury: The latest injury update for quarterback DJ Lagway and where things are trending ahead of Saturday's home opener against PVA&M https:// sicem365.com/forums/1/topic s/161997 …

- OL: “Make sure that after the first quarter they know they can’t win.” Former Baylor OL Blake Blackmar joins to preview Prairie View A&M and lays out what he wants to see from the Bears...

- At Baylor's September 7 availability, Dave Aranda called quarterback DJ day-to-day with an ankle issue. DJ was expected to take part in that day's walk-through; playing remained conditional on progress through the week. Aranda said backups Nate and Ed would both get developmental work and could bring different offensive strengths. This was not game clearance or a confirmed quarterback switch. - Aranda confirmed Baylor safety Jacob is out for the season. With him absent, Devon moved up and Micah contributed in the safety rotation; Aranda praised communication and Micah's progression from special teams to meaningful defensive snaps. Jacob continues helping younger defensive backs in meetings and practice. The transcript does not provide reliable full names for these players. - Aranda credited Baylor's defensive line with individual pass-rush wins, run defense and direct attacks on the mesh point that disrupted the opposing offense. He linked the pressure to the three interceptions and said the second and third units can rotate without a major drop-off. That is the coach's assessment of improved front depth, not a forecast of repeat takeaways. - Baylor switched Caden and Logan at offensive tackle because, according to Aranda, Caden had performed well enough to take on the opponent's best rusher. Aranda said the line had settled after the move and expected to retain that arrangement. Separately, he described additional lower-leg injuries as day-to-day, but the supplied transcript renders the affected names inconsistently. - Baylor's first game concentrated 22 of 27 catches among three players; Aranda wants more receivers involved to sustain their workload. He also wants more explosive gains and better scoring conversion on long drives. He called the first-half run game disappointing but saw second-half improvement, identifying sustained rushing as another way to finish possessions.

- RB: LG Nate Kibble on blocking for RB Dawson Pendergrass "He is a DAWG.

- OL: “The most important thing I saw was an incredible amount of hustle.” Former Baylor OL Blake Blackmar breaks down the Bears’ vastly improved defensive attitude, Joe Klanderman’s scheme and an encouraging five-sack, three-interception performance...

- Offense: LG Nate Kibble on how Baylor's offense can execute better in crucial moments "It just starts in practice ...

- TE/LB: TE Hawkins Polley on his excitement about playing at home this weekend at McLane Stadium🏟️⤵️ "We take pride in playing in McLane.

- TE: TE Hawkins Polley shares his thoughts on the way Baylor battled against Auburn: "It's just super encouraging to know that's the type of fight we have on this team ...

- RB: LG Nate Kibble on blocking for RB Dawson Pendergrass🤣👇 "He is a DAWG.

- OL: One game into the season, whose stock is already moving for Baylor⁉️ 📈 The entire defensive front, Dawson Pendergrass, Gavin Freeman and Joe Klanderman ➡️ DJ Lagway and the offensive line Tuesday Ticker after...

- TE/LB: TE Hawkins Polley believes the effort and toughness Baylor showed on Saturday will show up all season👀👇 "I feel like we played a really physical, complete game from the first quarter to the fourth...

- QB: We should blow out PVA&M regardless, but we don't really have a QB on the roster other than Lagway who has started a major college football game.

- OL: Head coach Dave Aranda on why the Bears moved fifth-year senior Kaden Sieracki to left tackle⤵️ “He's been taking a leadership role, and he's been tough to beat.

- WR: Head coach Dave Aranda on what makes wide receiver Gavin Freeman so special😁👇 “It's the guys who are the quietest and go about it in the most humble way who can come up and...

- QB: Head coach Dave Aranda discusses the backup quarterback situation if DJ Lagway can't play this Saturday🐻👇 “I feel really good about Nate and Ed ...

- Injury: Head coach Dave Aranda provided an injury update on quarterback DJ Lagway's ankle, calling him "day-to-day." “We have a walk-through today; DJ will participate ...

- Injury: Head coach Dave Aranda provides an update on QB DJ Lagway: “It's an ankle sprain, as far as I know right now.

- RB: Dave Aranda talks about the performance of RB Dawson Pendergrass, who had 88 yards on 25 carries: “To have Dawson Pendergrass back is such a gift for us.

- WR: Head coach Dave Aranda on WR Gavin Freeman's 12-reception, 154-yard performance: "He's been who we thought he was ...

- WR: Lagway just dropped a DIME but the Baylor WR dropped the open touchdown.

- TE: Baylor with the completion on sprint right option but a PERFECT TACKLE keeps the TE from crossing the plane.