Baylor Bears vs. SMU Mustangs Game Info

WHO: Baylor Bears vs. SMU Mustangs
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. ET
WHERE: McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas
TV: FOX Sports 1
Line: Baylor -35
Over/Under: 75.5

BAYLOR KEY: The Bears open the season with lots of hype behind Heisman candidate Bryce Petty at quarterback and Art Briles as head coach. After a 2-loss season last year, many analysts have narrowed the Big 12 race down to Oklahoma and Baylor. The Bears are opening with the perfect matchup against SMU, and they’ll be looking to get over their BCS Bowl loss to UCF last year.

SMU KEY: The Mustangs have to replace Garrett Gilbert at quarterback, which is perfect timing for Baylor, who has to replace seven starters on defense. Which young unit fares better will be the story. Also, SMU has a set of young cornerbacks who could be in for a rude awakening against Petty. How well they can limit that damage will determine how this games turns out.