2026 Baylor Football Schedule

ByShaikat Kumar

The Baylor Bears open the 2026 College Football season against Auburn in the Aflac Kickoff Game before beginning another competitive Big 12 campaign. Key conference matchups against Colorado, Arizona State, TCU, BYU, Texas Tech, and Houston will shape Baylor’s season as the Bears look to earn a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game.

2026 Baylor Bears Football TV Schedule

  • Sep. 5 (Sat): vs. Auburn (Aflac Kickoff Game) – 3:30 PM ET – ABC
  • Sep. 12 (Sat): vs. Prairie View A&M – 8:00 PM ET – ESPN+
  • Sep. 19 (Sat): vs. Louisiana Tech – 4:00 PM ET – ESPNU
  • Sep. 26 (Sat): vs. Colorado – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Oct. 3 (Sat): at Arizona State – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Oct. 10 (Sat): Bye Week
  • Oct. 17 (Sat): vs. #23 TCU – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Oct. 24 (Sat): at Kansas – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Oct. 30 (Fri): at UCF – 7:30 PM ET – ESPN
  • Nov. 7 (Sat): vs. Iowa State (Homecoming) – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Nov. 14 (Sat): at #12 BYU – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Nov. 21 (Sat): vs. #8 Texas Tech – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Nov. 28 (Sat): at Houston – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Dec. 4 (Fri): Big 12 Championship Game (if qualified) – 8:00 PM ET – ABC

The Bears’ 2026 schedule features a strong mix of non-conference games and key Big 12 battles. With several nationally televised matchups and championship aspirations, Baylor fans have plenty to look forward to throughout the season.