Nearly every Baylor game in 2025 has followed the same script. The Bears fall behind early, struggle to get stops and give up big plays. The defense misses tackles, takes bad angles and looks unprepared -- a particularly glaring issue given that head coach Dave Aranda also serves as defensive coordinator.

Then, in the second half, Baylor's passing game catches fire. Quarterback Sawyer Robertson puts up heroic numbers and the Bears storm back. Sometimes they win. Sometimes they lose. Occasionally, they get embarrassed. Each week, fans leave more frustrated -- and lately, many aren't showing up at all.

Saturday's 41-20 loss to No. 21 Cincinnati was another low point. Baylor trailed 24-0 before cutting the deficit to seven in the fourth quarter, only to give up two late touchdowns to

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