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Big 12 Football: Final Power Rankings of the 2022 season

By Dante Pryor

Nov 26, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) is pressured by TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters (13) during second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) is pressured by TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters (13) during second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 22, 2022; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Blake Shapen (12) walks off the field after the game between the Baylor Bears and the Air Force Falcons in the 2022 Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2022; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Blake Shapen (12) walks off the field after the game between the Baylor Bears and the Air Force Falcons in the 2022 Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Baylor

Record: 6-7, 3-6

Team Leaders:

Passing: Blake Shapen, 2790 Yds, 18 TDs

Rushing: Richard Reese, 972 Yds, 14 TDs

Receiving: Monaray Baldwin, 33 Rec, 565 Yds, 4 TDs

Tackles: Dillon Doyle, 89 Total Tackles

Sacks: Garmon Randolph, Gabe Hall: 4.5

Interceptions: Christian Morgan, 3

Key Wins: Kansas 35-23

Bad Losses: West Virginia 43-40

Season Overview: This season was a bit of a letdown that culminated with a bowl loss to the Air Force. The Bears won the Big 12 last season and lost a ton of production from that team, especially defensively. Baylor was susceptible to the big play all season, and that showed in the many leads they surrendered.

2023 Outlook: Baylor has quarterback Blake Shapen entrenched as its quarterback and will return running backs Richard Reese, Qualan Jones, and Craig Williams. Much of the defense returns as well. Baylor should make another run next season if the passing game improves. If the Bears want to make a run, however, the defense’s back end has to improve.

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