Baylor was the surprise team in college football a year ago, and became the first Power Five team in history to swing from one win to 11 in just two seasons. The performance was impressive enough to reach the Big 12 championship game, win a Sugar Bowl berth and eventually earn Matt Rhule the Carolina Panthers job.
To keep the momentum going, the Bears are doubling down on defense. Baylor hired LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda as its next head coach just days after the 43-year-old helped lead the Tigers to a national championship.