While Texas State suffered a 29-20 loss to Baylor in 2021’s season opener at Bobcat Stadium, the maroon and gold proved to be competitive in a game they probably didn’t have much business being in.
Texas State only trailed 14-10 at halftime, and while the Bears led by more than 14 points with under 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Bobcats managed to take possession of the ball and a chance to tie the game with 15 seconds left. The team’s final play resulted in a safety, giving the Bears the slim victory. But Baylor went on to become one of the best teams in the country under head coach Dave Aranda, finishing the year ranked No. 5 in the AP Top 25 Poll and posting a 12-2 record with wins in the Big 12 championship game and the Sugar Bowl.
The maroon and gold will get a shot at redemption this year against a Baylor squad that lost 42% of its production from 2021, but will have to do it in McLane Stadium in the second matchup of a three-game series.
