Baylor: 2026 Week 11 recap

Baylor (Week 11 Recap)

Baylor sits at 5–3 and holds a rating of 8.5, landing them at No. 43 nationally—unchanged from last week despite a dominant 41–9 road victory over UCF in Week 9. The blowout win showcased their ability to execute in transition, but it hasn't moved the needle with GIE, which expects them to finish around 7 wins. Their third-down conversion rate of 39% and red-zone TD rate of 14% suggest efficiency issues in critical moments; when Baylor has to execute in tight spaces, execution falters. With Iowa State visiting this week, the Bears face a test that could help define their playoff positioning—though their current 7% playoff probability indicates a lot of work remains.