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Baylor football: Explosive plays continue to confound young Bears defense
The Bears aren't that far away on defense, but explosive plays continue to be an Achilles heel.
Baylor football has been inconsistent on defense for years. Even after hiring defensive-minded coach Matt Rhule in December 2016, the Bears are still struggling.
The Bears rank last in the Big 12 in scoring defense at 32.3 points per game. They’re not much better at total defense, ranking No. 90 nationally with 411.0 yards per game allowed. Keep in mind, the Bears have played UTSA, Kansas and an FCS opponent to this point.
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