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Baylor’s 2025 season isn’t easing in—it’s starting with a gauntlet that could define their entire year. Six games. All killers. Each one with the power to make or break the Bears before midseason. From the SEC clash with Auburn to tough Big 12 battles and dangerous non-conference matchups, Baylor will have to prove they can win in hostile environments, grind out low-scoring defensive fights, and survive in games where every possession counts.

In this episode, we break down each of those first six games—where the Bears have advantages, where they’re vulnerable, and what this stretch will reveal about Dave Aranda’s team. Can Baylor’s defense hold the line against high-powered offenses? Will the offense step up when the pressure’s at its highest? Or will this brutal early run derail the season before it even finds its rhythm?

If Baylor can emerge from this stretch with momentum, they’ll be battle-tested for a Big 12 title run. But make no mistake—this is one of the toughest openings in college football.

We’re talking 17-13 slugfests, games where defense, toughness, and coaching make the difference.

🔍 Key Questions:

• Can Baylor’s defense hold up against high-octane Big 12 offenses?

• Will the offense do enough to grind out wins?

• What does it take to win ugly in the Big 12?

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📌 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Why Sawyer might be built for this moment

What the Heisman race looks like in 2025

The case for Baylor as a Big 12 contender

Why this season could change everything

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In the debut episode of Bleav In Baylor, host Alvin Cowan — actor, writer, and former quarterback — kicks off the series with an energetic welcome and sets the tone for what fans can expect: bold, insightful, and passionate coverage of all things Baylor Bears. From the gridiron to the buzz around the Big 12, Alvin brings his unique blend of experience and fandom to celebrate and analyze Baylor’s path to the Big 12 Championship.

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