The Bears played their home games at the McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas, and competed in the Big 12 Conference.

Baylor finished out the regular season with an 11–1 record, 8–1 in Big 12 play to finish tied atop the conference standings, earning them a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game, the school's first appearance in the game, to play a rematch against Oklahoma.

Baylor received an invitation to the Sugar Bowl to play SEC runner-up Georgia, where they lost 26–14, to end the season at 11–3 and ranked 13th in the final AP Poll.

Offensively, the Bears were led by 3,000-yard passer Charlie Brewer, and 1,000-yard receiver Denzel Mims.

In the Big 12 preseason media poll, Baylor was predicted to finish in sixth in the standings.

Baylor's defense proved formidable and produced two turnovers, while their offense completed a balanced run game.

For the team's homecoming game, Baylor replaced their traditional interlocking 'BU' on their green helmet with the 'Sailor Bear' logo originally created by Arthur Evans for the second straight year.

Baylor scored the first touchdown of the game for either team on its first drive of the half with a 4-yard run from Charlie Brewer.

[20] After winning in 2 overtime periods by a score of 33-30, Baylor moved up 4 spots in the AP poll from #22 to #18.

Heading into Week 11 of the college football season, Baylor is on top of the Big 12 conference standings with an undefeated 8-0 record.

Both teams have been able to score and the game is listed as one of the most "compelling matchups" for the week by MSN Sports.