🐻 The Official Daily Newsletter For Baylor Athletics

Good Morning, Baylor Fam! Take a look at the first time Sawyer Robertson saw the new chrome domes.

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

🏈 1️⃣1️⃣ days from kickoff
⚽️ Soccer matches are now free
🐻 And much, much more!

⏱️ COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 1️⃣1️⃣ DAYS

That’s right, we are 1️⃣1️⃣ days from kickoff!

Redshirt junior linebacker Keaton Thomas rocks No. 1️⃣1️⃣ on the Baylor defense! He had one of the best defensive seasons in Baylor history last season as one of the top defenders in college football. He finished the year with 114 tackles, seven for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries, and a pick six. Entering the 2025 season, Thomas is on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, Butkus Award Watch List, and has received preseason All-American and All-Conference honors.

🎥 Hear from Keaton Thomas

🎙️ SIC ‘EM PODCAST

In this episode of The Sic ’Em Podcast, we sit down with Baylor Men’s Basketball’s new Associate Head Coach, Ron Sanchez. With a wealth of experience from his time at Virginia and Charlotte, Sanchez brings a championship pedigree and a reputation for developing players on and off the court. He shares his coaching philosophy, the values he brings to the program, and what excites him most about joining Scott Drew’s staff in Waco. From his journey through the coaching ranks to his vision for the future, this conversation gives a closer look at one of the newest leaders helping shape the next era of Baylor Basketball.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Free Futbol. Baylor soccer home matches are now free for all fans! The home opener is August 28 when the Bears host Mississippi State at 7 p.m. The game theme is Betty After Dark, so wear black! Baylor started the season with a 1-1 draw at Texas A&M last week. They’ll play Denver in Montana this Thursday at 4 p.m.

🔼 Invite Only. Baylor women’s basketball’s Taliah Scott participated at the Nike Basketball Academy in Los Angeles over the weekend! The event is designed to showcase and develop skills of elite high school and college basketball players.

🔼 Helmet Talk. Baylor Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Operating Officer Jovan Overshown spoke with media to discuss the chrome dome reveal. She talks about the planning process, the significance of the helmet, and the reaction. Click here to listen!

🇺🇸 FLAG RECIPIENT

🤔 BEARS TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

Who was Baylor playing when Keaton Thomas took an interception to the house?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

📅 ON THE DOCKET

Wednesday 8/20

🏐 Volleyball vs. Texas A&M (Exh.) @ 6:00 p.m.

Thursday 8/21

⚽️ Soccer vs. Denver @ 4:00 p.m. | ESPN+

Friday 8/29

🏐 Volleyball vs. South Alabama at LSU @ 2:30 p.m.
🏈 Football vs. Auburn @ 7:00 p.m. | FOX | Tickets

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Tarleton State

🐻 Have a great Monday, y’all!

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