The 1979 Baylor Bears football team represented the Baylor University in the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season.
The Bears finished the regular season fourth in the Southwest Conference.
A win over Clemson in the Peach Bowl capped the season.
[13] Freshman DB Kyle Woods, who injured his neck in preseason practice, spoke to the team before the game and was on the sidelines in wheelchair as team wore No.
[14] The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.