Overview

• Pendergrass will require surgery on his injured foot and is ruled out for the entire 2025 season, head coach Dave Aranda announced.
• The junior was Baylor’s second-leading rusher in 2024 with 671 yards and six touchdowns on 121 carries.
• Bryson Washington, who rushed for 1,028 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, is poised to shoulder the bulk of the backfield workload.
• The coaching staff is adjusting the run-pass option scheme to suit Washington’s vision and maintain backfield balance.
• Baylor opens its season at home on August 29 against Auburn as the Bears finalize offensive preparations.