Baylor Football: 3 takeaways from statement win over Texas

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WACO, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 23: Denzel Mims #5 of the Baylor Bears celebrates a touchdown pass reception against the Texas Longhorns in the second half at McLane Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

1. Can Baylor continue to prove people wrong?

The Baylor Bears are playing with house money. They weren’t supposed to be this good this season. This was supposed to happen maybe next season — the Bears wanted to take the next step and improve on their seven wins from last year. But they find themselves staring down a rematch with Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game.

One thing is for sure, this has been some kind of season for the Bears.

Before this game, there were two teams Baylor had yet to defeat: Oklahoma and Texas. Well, they’ve checked one box, and get Oklahoma again in the title game. Have they learned their lesson from their first matchup? Baylor’s defense can travel well.

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Baylor looked focused against Texas. They looked like a team with something to prove despite their record. The Bears want a bit of reciprocity. Sooners, take Baylor lightly at your own peril. If the Bears win out, are they a playoff team? One can only wonder.

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