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

In a special episode of One True Podcast, Waco Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor football beat writer Zach Smith are joined by Baylor associate head caoch/running backs coach Khenon Hall to talk about the football season so far, dive into what it's like to recruit with an ongoing coaching search, what makes the Baylor running backs unique, and what it's been like to coach with interim head coach Joe Klanderman. 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's been an eventful week in both Waco and Orlando. Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda midway through his seventh season, while UCF got one of its biggest wins since joining the Big 12, upsetting previously undefeated and second-ranked BYU. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel to break down Friday night's game between the Bears and Knights. How will Joe Klanderman do as the Bears' interim head coach? Will the Knights have a hangover after beating the Cougars? What factors are going to lead to a win for either team? Then, the group gets into the rest of the Big 12, including Pat McAfee's beef with Utah and the importance of the Arizona-Texas Tech game 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 saw its four-game losing streak end with a loss to TCU. Kansas lost yet again to rival Kansas State last week. Both Dave Aranda and Lance Leipold are feeling the pressure. Waco Tribune-Herald Sports Editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Kansas beat writer Henry Greenstein of the Lawrence Journal-World to break down the game between the Bears and the Jayhawks. Who are the players to look out for from Kansas? Can DJ Lagway and the Baylor offense get back on track and push their winning streak to 15 games in a row over Kansas? 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 fans showed up at McLane Stadium on Saturday night. The team did not. An abysmal offensive showing saw the Bears fall to TCU for the 10th time in their last 12 meetings. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith break it all down and talk about what comes next as Baylor hits the road for its next two games.

After a big win at Arizona State and a bye week, Baylor returns to the field Saturday night to host TCU in the Revivalry at McLane Stadium. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Fort Worth Star-Telegram sports editor (and former Tribber) Jim Barnes to break down the game, give some predictions, and discuss how the result might change the outlook for TCU coach Sonny Dykes and Baylor coach Dave Aranda. They then turn their attention to Provo, where BYU is set to host Notre Dame this weekend in a big game for the Big 12. 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 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.