Baylor: 2026 Week 3 recap

Baylor sits at 53rd overall after a one-point road loss to Auburn in Week 1—a heartbreaker that kept the rating flat at 3.8. The Bears are expected to win roughly 4.5 games this season, and their path to the playoff is essentially closed. What stands out from the Auburn loss: a red-zone TD rate of just 14%, suggesting missed opportunities in the moments that mattered most. Baylor faces Prairie View A&M at home this week, a matchup that should provide a confidence reset before Big 12 play intensifies. The schedule ahead will define whether this team can climb back into contention.