Baylor Bears
2024 Season Results

Baylor Bears — 2024 Season Review

In 2024, the Baylor Bears posted a 8-5 record under head coach Dave Aranda, competing as a member of the Big 12. The team scored 447 total points and allowed 347 throughout 13 games, averaging 34.4 points scored and 26.7 points allowed per outing.

Among the standout results were a 45-3 victory at home against Tarleton State Texans, a 31-3 victory at home against Air Force Falcons, and a 45-17 victory at home against Kansas Jayhawks. These performances illustrated the depth and determination that characterized the Baylor Bears throughout the 2024 campaign.

The 2024 season was not without its challenges, as the team endured a narrow 28-34 defeat to BYU Cougars and a narrow 31-38 defeat to Colorado Buffaloes. However, the program's response to adversity demonstrated character and resilience throughout the campaign.

The Baylor Bears went 6-4 in Big 12 competition during 2024, battling through a demanding conference slate that featured several tightly contested games. Every week in the Big 12 presented a unique challenge that shaped the identity of the program based in Waco, TX.

The season concluded with a postseason appearance: Kinder's Texas Bowl: L 31-44. The bowl experience served as both a reward for the regular season and a launching point for the program's ambitions heading into the following year.

At home, the Baylor Bears went 5-1, while posting a 3-3 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2024 roster from start to finish.

The offense found its stride as the season progressed, scoring 279 points in the second half of the schedule compared to 168 in the first half. Defensively, the unit allowed 26.7 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2024 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the Baylor Bears posted a 8-5 record in 2024, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 13 games, the team outperformed opponents with a scoring margin of +7.7 points per game. These results positioned the program for future success.