Grading Baylor Football's Biggest Transfers After Nine Games
Baylor football has secured a spot in a post-season bowl game following a 42-31 victory over Iowa State, which improved the Bears' record to 6-3 overall and 4-2 within the Big 12. This result caps a season in which the program added 30 players via the transfer portal to bolster its roster and support quarterback DJ Lagway.
Among the most impactful additions, wide receiver Gavin Freeman has emerged as the offense's most consistent performer, leading the team with 69 catches for 852 yards and three scores in nine games. Freeman has recorded at least 100 receiving yards in four separate contests, including a 123-yard effort against Kansas.
Meanwhile, Lagway, who arrived from Florida, has shown significant volatility; an ankle injury in the season opener limited his early mobility, and his passing efficiency fluctuated between a 306-yard, four-touchdown game against Arizona State and a 22-of-53 performance against TCU. Since coach Joe Klanderman assumed duties, Lagway has found greater rhythm, posting 319 passing yards and four touchdowns against UCF, followed by a career-high 119 rushing yards and 229 passing yards in the win over Iowa State.
