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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.

- Hosea Wheeler is available and expected to hold an important role in a Baylor defensive-tackle rotation that position coach Carson Hall described as deep and cohesive. - Kansas State transfer Ryan Davis brings three years of experience in the defense now installed at Baylor after recording 14 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and four sacks in nine games last season. - Baylor's defensive front is being coached to play full-speed, shed blocks with physical hands and generate quarterback disruption as the unit's defining 2026 identity. - Davis reported that Baylor's interior defensive linemen have consistently created disruption in camp, with Wheeler singled out as a player who can force blocking schemes off schedule.

- Baylor moved Koltin Sieracki to starting center after projected starter Yakari Walker was ruled ineligible, and Sieracki brings prior experience at both center and right guard. - Right tackle Kaden Sieracki is Baylor's only returning offensive-line starter, while Texas transfer Nate Kibble is positioned at left guard and Asher Hale is battling Toledo transfer Cole Rhett at right guard. - Indiana transfer Hosea Wheeler was cleared to play after producing 31 tackles, four tackles for loss, 11 quarterback pressures and two fumble recoveries for the 2025 national champions. - USF transfer Traevon Mitchell now adds depth rather than serving as insurance for Wheeler, joining Devonte Tezino and Jamaal Whyce in a defensive-line rotation where every job remains competitive.

- Injury: Coach Jarrett Anderson provided an update on TE Tony Livingston, who returned to practice on Thursday: “He’s day-to-day right now ...

- Injury: Having multiple RBs will be helpful, especially with injuries & an unknown OL.

- Injury: RB Dawson Pendergrass ( @Dawson_penni ) talks about being back from injury and fully healthy "It feels amazing ...

- Injury: Wide receiver Taz Williams on his goals throughout fall camp, now that he's back from an injury "Staying healthy, knowing my assignments and really just being where my feet are." #SicEm

- Injury: Baylor safety Devin Turner talks about returning from his ACL injury “I feel the best I’ve ever felt.

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