Two-deep

Baylor

vs TCU · Sat Oct 17 · 07:00 PM ET · FS1

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Starters

  1. QBDJ Lagway
  2. RBDawson Pendergrass
  3. WRLouis Brown IV
  4. TEMatthew Klopfenstein
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 2
    91
    DJ LagwayJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    70
    Nate BennettRS SO
  3. 14
    70
    Edward GriffinRS FR
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RB
  1. 35
    85
    Dawson PendergrassRS JR
    Starter
  2. 11
    85
    Caden KnightenSO
  3. 23
    78
    Michael TurnerSO
WR-X
  1. 4
    81
    Louis Brown IVRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 83
    79
    DeBraun HamptonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 16
    66
    London SmithFR
WR-Z
  1. 3
    83
    Jadon PorterJR
    Starter
  2. 1
    83
    Dre'lon MillerJR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 6
    91
    Gavin FreemanRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 15
    70
    Jayden McGowanRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 85
    83
    Matthew KlopfensteinSR
    Starter
  2. 10
    83
    Tony LivingstonSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 86
    73
    Hawkins PolleyRS JR
LT
  1. 74
    85
    Kaden SierackiRS SR
    Starter
  2. 78
    79
    Cole RhettRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 70
    85
    Nate KibbleRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 75
    72
    Muyont'a MaxwellJR/TR
  3. 69
    66
    Donel Robinson Jr.FR
C
  1. 66
    85
    Koltin SierackiRS SO
    Starter
  2. 76
    79
    Lawson PettyRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 72
    85
    Asher HaleJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 56
    79
    Harrison CluffRS FR
RT
  1. 77
    85
    Logan MooreRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 71
    79
    Matthew ParkerRS FR
  3. 58
    73
    Cooper LovelaceGR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Baylor Bears plays TCU at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachDave Arandasince 2020
Offensive CoordinatorJake Spavital
Defensive CoordinatorJoe Klanderman

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
34.8
Yards/G
461.4
Pass Yds/G
292.0
Rush Yds/G
169.4
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
43.21%
Total TD
21
Sacks
18
TFL
36
INT
5
Team Analysis
WHY #40 IN WS POWER
Results this season-3.0 pts

Lost to Auburn Tigers, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

2025 SP+: 4.9

85%

Roster talent: 69th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #57 national

6%

Returning production: 60%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −3.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

25 adds in two-deep · avg 82 OVR · top add: G. Freeman (WR, 91, from Oklahoma State)

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Baylor Starting Quarterback

Baylor Bears starting lineup

Baylor starting lineup: QB DJ Lagway, RB Dawson Pendergrass, WR-X Louis Brown IV, TE Matthew Klopfenstein. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

DJ Lagway is the projected starting quarterback for Baylor as of October 15, 2026. Nate Bennett is listed second. DJ Lagway replaced Nate Bennett at quarterback on September 26, 2026.

Baylor also projects Dawson Pendergrass at running back, Louis Brown IV at wide receiver and Matthew Klopfenstein at tight end.

The full Baylor Bears two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

DJ Lagway · QBDawson Pendergrass · RBLouis Brown IV · WR-XMatthew Klopfenstein · TE

Common questions

Who is Baylor's starting quarterback?
DJ Lagway is the projected starting quarterback for Baylor as of October 15, 2026. Nate Bennett is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Baylor?
Dawson Pendergrass is the projected starter at running back for Baylor, with Caden Knighten listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Baylor?
Louis Brown IV is the projected starter at wide receiver for Baylor, with DeBraun Hampton listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Baylor?
Matthew Klopfenstein is the projected starter at tight end for Baylor, with Tony Livingston listed second.
When was the Baylor Bears depth chart last updated?
The Baylor Bears depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Baylor's record last season?
Baylor Bears finished 5-7 (3-6 in Big 12 play).
When does Baylor Bears play next?
Baylor Bears plays TCU at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

Full Baylor roster

Every player on the Baylor Bears depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Louis Brown IV, DeBraun Hampton, London Smith

WR: Jadon Porter, Dre'lon Miller

WR: Gavin Freeman, Jayden McGowan

LT: Kaden Sieracki, Cole Rhett

LG: Nate Kibble, Muyont'a Maxwell, Donel Robinson Jr.

C: Koltin Sieracki, Lawson Petty

RG: Asher Hale, Harrison Cluff

RT: Logan Moore, Matthew Parker, Cooper Lovelace

TE: Matthew Klopfenstein, Tony Livingston, Hawkins Polley, Brody Wilhelm, Parker Almanza

QB: DJ Lagway, Nate Bennett, Edward Griffin, Quinn Murphy

RB: Dawson Pendergrass, Caden Knighten, Michael Turner, Ryelan Morris, Jacorey Watson

Defense

DE: Kyler Jordan, Jordan Mack, Zavion Hardy

NT: Hosea Wheeler, Jamaal Whyce Jr., Jackson Blackwell

DT: Devonte Tezino, Kamren Washington, Braylen Jackson

JACK: Ryan Davis, Garrick Ponder, Trent Thomas

WLB: Kyland Reed, Kaleb Burns, Anthony Crenshaw Jr.

MLB: Travion Barnes, Kedrick Walker, Kaleb Arterberry

CB: LeVar Thornton Jr., Reggie Bush II, Calvin Simpson-Hunt

SS: Cole Redding, Devin Turner, Michael Allen

FS: Colby McCalister, Tyler Turner, Micah Gifford

CB: Devon Jordan, Stilton McKelvey, Kyler Beaty

NB: Daniel Cobbs, Bo Onu, Leo Almanza Jr.

RES: Jacob Redding, Taz Williams Jr.

Special Teams

PT: Palmer Williams, Bronson Mueller

PK: Rhett Armstrong, Riley Sullivan

KO: Rhett Armstrong, Riley Sullivan

LS: Dylan Schaub, Brady Hibbard

H: Palmer Williams, Bronson Mueller

PR: Gavin Freeman, Jayden McGowan, Dre'lon Miller

KR: Caden Knighten, Jayden McGowan, Ryelan Morris