At the onset, the 2022 season is a College Football odds flop for the Baylor Bears and head coach Dave Aranda. In 2022, Aranda led the Bears to the Big 12 championship. And he became the hottest name on the coaching carousel. Now, Aranda is on a seat that is getting warmer by the hour. And he is confronting the doubts of fans and gamblers. The public says he produced only one good season of the four he has led the Bears. However, this week brings an opportunity for Aranda to regain faith.
Texas Longhorns vs. Baylor Bears NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 23, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | McLane Stadium, Waco, TX |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Texas Longhorns | -14½ ( -110 ) | 51½ ( -110 ) | -650 |  |
| Baylor Bears | +14½ ( -110 ) | 51½ ( -110 ) | +475 | |
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Texas Longhorns Team Overview
Last game, the Texas Longhorns won 31-10 against the Wyoming Cowboys as 30.5-point home favorites. The game went under the sportsbook total of 48.5. Texas has a record of 3-0 straight up, 1-2 against the spread, and 1-2 over/under the total. Texas ranks 56th for total offense, 49th for passing, 76th for rushing, and 47th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 23rd overall, 34th against the pass, 33rd against the rush, and 29th for points allowed. Also, Texas ranks 53rd for fewest turnovers lost and 21st for takeaways.
Xavier Worthy caught a 44-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter. Also, Jerrin Thompson added an interception return for another score minutes later. In turn, Texas pulled away late from Wyoming for a victory Saturday night that pushed the Longhorns to 3-0 for the first time since 2012. Jonathon Brooks added 164 yards rushing for Texas.
Following an impressive win at Alabama, Texas jumped to its highest ranking in 14 years. But the Longhorns came home to find themselves in a dogfight for three-quarters.
Baylor Bears Team Overview
Last game, the Baylor Bears won 30-7 against LIU as 45-point home favorites. The game went under a total of 53.5. Baylor has a record of 1-2 straight up, 0-2-1 against the spread, and 1-2 over/under the total. Baylor ranks 53rd for total offense, 56th for passing, 63rd for rushing, and 93rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 60th overall, 19th against the pass, 107th against the rush, and 72nd for points allowed. Also, Baylor ranks 75th for the fewest turnovers lost and 82nd for takeaways.
Richard Reese ran for two touchdowns. At the same time, freshman Dawson Pendergrass added 111 yards and a score on his 21 carries. Hence, Baylor ended a six-game losing streak with a win over FCS-member Long Island University.
As a result, Baylor also ended a four-game losing streak at home. The game included a two-hour delay because of lightning. Late on, the sun was shining by the fourth quarter.
In sum, Robertson completed 10-of-22 passes for 113 yards. It was the Mississippi State transfer’s second game filling in for injured starting quarterback Blake Shapen. Shapen is expected to miss at least one more game because of an MCL injury.
The Bears finished with 251 yards rushing. Despite playing without leading rusher Dominic Richardson has a high ankle sprain. Aranda said he would likely miss at least another game. Overall, Reese ran for 82 yards on 12 carries.
Texas at Baylor SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, Texas will get a College Football odds price break on the road against a weaker foe.
Texas at Baylor SBG Best Bet: Texas Longhorns.