One True Podcast: A show about Baylor and the Big 12

Baylor needed a clutch, fourth-quarter drive in the Big 12 opener against Colorado to start the conference schedule with a win for the first time since 2022. Now, the Bears head west for a late-night matchup against Arizona State, their first trip to Tempe since 1990. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Michelle Gardner of the Arizona Republic to break down the game. What does each team need to do to win the game? Is Kenny Dillingham in for the long haul as head coach of the Sun Devils? Will Baylor's offense step up its game in a raucous road environment? The crew then looks around the Big 12 to see if there are any dark horse Heisman contenders in the conference. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

It wasn't always pretty but a win is a win. Baylor used a clutch drive in the fourth quarter and some stout defense to come away with a 10-point win over Colorado on Saturday. Waco Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith react to the game. What was wrong with the offense for the first three quarters? Is DJ Lagway still hurt? Can Baylor lean on its defense? Where are all the fans? Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

The last time Baylor and Colorado played was memorable, to say the least. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Brian Howell, who covers the Buffaloes for BuffBlitz.com and On3 to break down the game. Does that last meeting in 2024, which came down to a Hail Mary and fumble in overtime, even matter? What are the vibes like in Boulder as Deion Sanders coaches his fourth season at Colorado? Where does each team stand entering conference play and how much does this game mean to both teams? Then the crew gets into Big 12 and discusses BYU, Texas Tech and a surpise sleeper in the league. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

Baylor backup quarterback Nate Bennett had a big day in his second start, while the defense continued to stand tall (mostly). Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith break it all down and also talk about DJ Lagway's imminent return, how the offensive line needs to get better, and just how hot it was at McLane Stadium on Saturday. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

Baylor got back on track with a lopsided win over Prairie View A&M last Saturday and will finish out nonconference play against Louisiana Tech this Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by longtime Waco resident and former Louisiana Tech quarterback to break down the game. They also discuss how DJ Lagway's injury might affect the game, what goes into the mindset of a quarterback, and the new 'Fan First' era at McLane Stadium. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

Baylor didn't win its season-opening game against Auburn in Atlanta last weekend, but the Bears still have plenty of confidence after coming up a few inches short. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Jerry Hill, the Baylor Bear insider, to break down the game against the Tigers, discuss who and what impressed them the most, and look ahead to the home opener against Prairie View A&M. They then look at some of the other big games in the Big 12 this weekend. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

Doug McNamee has been on the job as Baylor's athletic director for nine months. He sits down with the Waco Tribune's Baylor beat writer, Zach Smith, to talk about the athletic department on the eve of football season to discuss the most rewarding and challenging parts of his job, how the Protect College Sports Act can be a benefit, what he's most excited to see in action, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

Football is back... almost. With Baylor's season opener against Auburn less than two weeks away, Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are back to recap everything that happened in the offseason. Dave Aranda is entering his seventh year in charge on one of the hottest seats in the country, but he seems more relaxed than ever. Why? Quarterback DJ Lagway was the prized recruit of the portal and has been getting a lot of hype throughout the fall. Is it warranted? Plus, just how good can the revamped defense be for the Bears? Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.