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Baylor

vs Iowa State · Sat Nov 7

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Full two-deep

Starters

  1. QBDJ Lagway
  2. RBDawson Pendergrass
  3. WRLouis Brown IV
  4. TEMatthew Klopfenstein
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 2
    91
    DJ LagwayJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    69
    Nate BennettRS SO
  3. 14
    69
    Edward GriffinRS FR
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Defense starters

  1. DEJordan Mack
  2. NTHosea Wheeler
  3. DTTraevon Mitchell
  4. JACKRyan Davis
  5. WLBKyland Reed
  6. MLBTravion Barnes
  7. LCBLeVar Thornton Jr.
  8. SSDevin Turner
  9. FSColby McCalister
  10. RCBDevon Jordan
  11. NBDaniel Cobbs
RB
  1. 35
    83
    Dawson PendergrassRS JR
    Starter
  2. 11
    83
    Caden KnightenSO
  3. 23
    77
    Michael TurnerSO
WR-X
  1. 4
    80
    Louis Brown IVRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    76
    Jadon PorterJR
  3. 83
    73
    DeBraun HamptonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Baylor Bears plays Iowa State at home on Sat, Nov 7. Kickoff time not announced yet.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Baylor depth chart so far in Week 9. Last changes: Week 8

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachDave Arandasince 2020
Offensive CoordinatorJake Spavital
Defensive CoordinatorJoe Klanderman
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
30.6
Yards/G
434.8
Pass Yds/G
283.9
Rush Yds/G
150.9
TO Margin
3
3rd Down %
39.85%
Total TD
28
Sacks
34
TFL
61
INT
9
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
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Results this season-7.9 pts

Lost to TCU Horned Frogs in week 7.

2025 SP+: 4.9

85%

Roster talent: 69th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #57 national

6%

Returning production: 60%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −7.9 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

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24 adds in two-deep · avg 84 OVR · top add: G. Freeman (WR, 91, from Oklahoma State)

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Baylor Starting Quarterback

Baylor Bears starting lineup

Baylor starting lineup: QB DJ Lagway, RB Dawson Pendergrass, WR-X Louis Brown IV, TE Matthew Klopfenstein. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

DJ Lagway is the projected starting quarterback for Baylor as of November 1, 2026. Nate Bennett is listed second.

Baylor also projects Dawson Pendergrass at running back, Louis Brown IV at wide receiver and Matthew Klopfenstein at tight end.

The full Baylor Bears two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

DJ Lagway · QBDawson Pendergrass · RBLouis Brown IV · WR-XMatthew Klopfenstein · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Baylor's starting quarterback?
DJ Lagway is the projected starting quarterback for Baylor as of November 1, 2026. Nate Bennett is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Baylor?
Dawson Pendergrass is the projected starter at running back for Baylor, with Caden Knighten listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Baylor?
Louis Brown IV is the projected starter at wide receiver for Baylor, with Jadon Porter listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Baylor?
Matthew Klopfenstein is the projected starter at tight end for Baylor, with Tony Livingston listed second.
When was the Baylor Bears depth chart last updated?
The Baylor Bears depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Baylor's record last season?
Baylor Bears finished 5-7 (3-6 in Big 12 play).
When does Baylor Bears play next?
Baylor Bears plays Iowa State at home on Sat, Nov 7. Kickoff time not announced yet.
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Full Baylor roster

Every player on the Baylor Bears depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Louis Brown IV, Jadon Porter, DeBraun Hampton, Michael Johnson Jr.

WR: Taz Williams Jr., Jayden McGowan, London Smith, Jackson Baird

WR: Gavin Freeman, Dre'lon Miller, Jacorey Watson, Ryne Shackelford

LT: Kaden Sieracki, Muyont'a Maxwell

LG: Nate Kibble, Cooper Lovelace

C: Koltin Sieracki, Lawson Petty

RG: Asher Hale, Harrison Cluff, Wyatt Swaner

RT: Logan Moore, Cole Rhett, Matthew Parker

TE: Matthew Klopfenstein, Tony Livingston, Hawkins Polley, Parker Almanza, Kai Wesley

QB: DJ Lagway, Nate Bennett, Edward Griffin, Quinn Murphy, Cade Tessier

RB: Dawson Pendergrass, Caden Knighten, Michael Turner, Ryelan Morris, HD Davis

Defense

DE: Jordan Mack, Kyler Jordan, Zavion Hardy, Daemian Wimberly

NT: Hosea Wheeler, Jamaal Whyce Jr., Jae'Lin Battle

DT: Traevon Mitchell, Kamren Washington, Jackson Blackwell, Braylen Jackson

JACK: Ryan Davis, Garrick Ponder, Trent Thomas

WLB: Kyland Reed, Kaleb Burns, Kaleb Arterberry, JJ Shelton

MLB: Travion Barnes, Kedrick Walker, Anthony Crenshaw Jr., Jamarion Phillips

CB: LeVar Thornton Jr., Reggie Bush II, Jayden Rowe

SS: Devin Turner, Micah Gifford, Jordan Davis

FS: Colby McCalister, Tyler Turner, Michael Allen

CB: Devon Jordan, Stilton McKelvey

NB: Daniel Cobbs, Bo Onu, Leo Almanza Jr.

RES: Devonte Tezino

Special Teams

PT: Palmer Williams, Bronson Mueller

PK: Rhett Armstrong, Riley Sullivan

KO: Riley Sullivan, Bronson Mueller

LS: Dylan Schaub

H: Palmer Williams, Bronson Mueller

PR: Jayden McGowan, Gavin Freeman, Dre'lon Miller

KR: Caden Knighten, Ryelan Morris, Louis Brown IV, Michael Allen