The Big 12 Conference is hosting its annual media days at The Star in Frisco, Texas, providing the first official look at the Baylor Bears for the upcoming football season. Frisco is located approximately 7 miles east of Little Elm.
Baylor has confirmed the specific players who will represent the program during the event. The announced attendees include quarterback DJ Lagway, defensive end Kyler Jordan, defensive back Michael Allen, defensive tackle Jamaal Whyce Jr., tight end Matthew Klopfenstein, and linebacker Kyland Reed.
The media days are scheduled to take place over two days. On Tuesday, July 7, Baylor representatives will appear alongside players from Arizona State, BYU, UCF, Colorado, Houston, Oklahoma State, and Texas Tech. The schedule continues on Wednesday, July 8, with appearances from Arizona, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, TCU, Utah, and West Virginia.
Attention is focused on head coach Dave Aranda, who is attending his seventh Big 12 media day. Speculation has arisen regarding his future with the program following a season in which the team failed to qualify for a bowl game. Reports indicate Aranda is in a position where his performance will be closely monitored.
Offensive questions also center on quarterback DJ Lagway, a transfer from Florida who committed to Baylor in January. Lagway is set to replace Sawyer Robertson at the position. Offensive coordinator Jake Spavital, now in his third year, aims to sustain the team's high-ranking offensive performance.
