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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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.

- BALTIMORE – Baylor football junior quarterback DJ Lagway has been named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List, as announced Wednesday by the Golden Arm Foundation. - Lagway is one of 27 candidates named to the award's preseason watch list, which is presented annually to the most outstanding quarterback in college football who demonstrates excellence both on and off the field.

- – Baylor football senior punter Palmer Williams has been named to the 2026 Ray Guy Award preseason watch list, as announced Friday by the Augusta Sports Council. - Williams, a 2025 finalist for the Ray Guy Award, is one of 21 FBS punters, and one of three from the Big 12, included on this year's preseason watch list.

- Injury: Insider Notes from Baylor practice today on @SicEm365 Hosea Wheeler is eligible!

- PHILADELPHIA – Baylor football junior quarterback DJ Lagway has been named to the Maxwell Award Watch List, as announced Monday by the Maxwell Football Club. - He also rushed 51 times for 244 yards after starting all 12 games.