BAYLOR BEARS
2014 College Football Preview
OFFENSE - 6
------RETURNING STARTERS------
DEFENSE - 4
KEY LOSSES
OFFENSE: Glasco Martin-RB, Tevin Reese-WR, Jordan Najvar-TE, Cyril Richardson-OG, Stefan Huber-C, Kelvin Palmer-OT, Aaron Jones-K, Lache Seastrunk-RB (NFL)
DEFENSE: Terrance Lloyd-DE, Chris McAllister-DE, Brody Trahan-MLB, Eddie Lackey-WLB, Demetri Goodson-CB, Joe Williams-CB, K.J. Morton-CB, Ahmad Dixon-DS, Sam Holl-NB
QB Bryce Petty
Quarterback / Receiver

Move over Oregon, this Baylor offense under head coach Art Briles has taken over the Big 12 and the country by storm with a very similar hurry-up no-huddle look. The stats don't lie, the Bears are ranked No. 1 in total offense. Quarterback Bryce Petty has decided to return for his senior year. Combine the return of Petty with leading receiver Antwan Goodley and you have two seniors with legit Heisman preseason candidacy. Baylor has the skill to run this high scoring system.

Offensive Line / Secondary

The only aspect capable of slowing down this offense are the blockers up front. Only two starters get welcomed back to the fray which includes the tight end position. All-American guard Cyril Richardson cannot be easily replaced. The secondary has played exceptionally well and was a big part of the defensive turnaround in Waco. However, this nickel-based scheme will have to rely on four completely new faces next season to keep the pace.

LB Bryce Hager
 
BAYLOR 2014 DEPTH CHART
Returning Starters/
Key Players
OFFENSE
QB Bryce Petty-Sr (6-3, 230) Seth Russell-So (6-3, 215)
RB Shock Linwood-So (5-9, 200) Devin Chafin-So (6-0, 225)
WR Corey Coleman-So (5-10, 190) Clay Fuller-Sr (6-2, 205)
WR Antwan Goodley-Sr (5-11, 225) Davion Hall-Fr (6-2, 200)
WR Jay Lee-Jr (6-3, 215) Robbie Rhodes-So (6-0, 190)
WR Levi Norwood-Sr (6-2, 200) Lynx Hawthorne-So (6-0, 200)
OT Spencer Drango-Jr (6-6, 305) Pat Colbert-Jr (6-6, 300)
OG LaQuan McGowan-Jr (6-7, 385) Blake Muir-Jr (6-6, 300)
C Kyle Fuller-So (6-5, 305) Sean Muir-RFr (6-2, 275)
OG Desmine Hilliard-Jr (6-5, 340) Jarell Broxton-Jr (6-5, 330)
OT Troy Baker-Sr (6-7, 305) Tyler Edwards-Sr (6-6, 295)
K Chris Callahan-RFr (5-10, 180) Kyle Peterson-Jr (5-11, 205)
 
BAYLOR 2014 DEPTH CHART
Returning Starters/
Key Players
DEFENSE
DE Shawn Oakman-Jr (6-9, 280) K.J. Smith-RFr (6-2, 255)
DT Beau Blackshear-Jr (6-4, 300) Javonte Magee-So (6-5, 280)
NT Andrew Billings-So (6-2, 300) Suleiman Masumbuko-Jr (6-2, 300) / Byron Bonds-So (6-2, 280)
DE Jamal Palmer-Jr (6-3, 240) Sam Ukwuachu-Jr (6-5, 245)
MLB Bryce Hager-Sr (6-2, 235) Grant Campbell-Jr (6-1, 225)
WLB Aiavion Edwards-So (6-1, 225) Taylor Young-RFr (5-10, 225)
CB Xavien Howard-So (6-2, 200) Chris Sanders-Jr (6-1, 185)
CB Terrence Singleton-So (5-11, 195) Ryan Reid-So (5-11, 190)
SS Terrell Burt-Jr (5-10, 185) Taion Sells-So (5-10, 185)
FS Orion Stewart-So (6-2, 200) Alfred Pullom-RFr (6-2, 185)
NB Collin Brence-Sr (6-0, 210) Pat Levels-So (5-11, 195)
P Spencer Roth-Sr (6-5, 220) ..
 
 

BAYLOR 2014 SCHEDULE

Aug. 30 - SMU
Sep. 6 - Northwestern State
Sep. 13 - at Buffalo
Sep. 27 - at Iowa State
Oct. 4 - at Texas
Oct. 11 - TCU
Oct. 18 - at West Virginia
Nov. 1 - Kansas
Nov. 8 - at Oklahoma
Nov. 22 - Oklahoma State
Nov. 29 - vs. Texas Tech @Arlington, TX
Dec. 6 - Kansas State