How to Watch Baylor vs. Tarleton State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 31, 2024

Updated Aug. 31, 2024 5:31 p.m. ET

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The Baylor Bears are in action on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. ET against the Tarleton State Texans (1-0) at McLane Stadium.

The Bears' matchup against the Texans will be airing on ESPN+.

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The Maryland Terrapins extended their lead over the UConn Huskies after Billy Edwards linked up with Tai Felton on a 75-yard TD pass.

How to Watch Baylor vs. Tarleton State

Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranked 21st-worst in the FBS (421.3 yards allowed per game) last season, Baylor played better offensively, ranking 73rd in the FBS by averaging 377.8 yards per game.
From an offensive standpoint, Baylor ranked 37th in the FBS with 263 passing yards per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked 85th in passing yards allowed per contest (236.4).
Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranked 18th-worst in the FBS last season (33.3 points allowed per game), the Bears had more success on offense, ranking 101st in the FBS by averaging 23.1 points per game.
With 114.8 offensive rushing yards per game (23rd-worst) and 184.9 rushing yards allowed per game on defense (16th-worst), the Bears were outplayed on both sides of the ball in the running game last season.
Baylor owned the 92nd-ranked third-down offense last year (36.2% third-down conversion rate), but it was worse on defense, ranking 22nd-worst with a 44.1% third-down percentage allowed.
With 15 forced turnovers (99th in the FBS) against 15 turnovers committed (34th in the FBS), the Bears (0) owned the 69th-ranked turnover margin in college football last season.

Tarleton State's offensive attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 20th-best in the FCS with 339 total yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is ceding 445 total yards per game, which ranks 31st.
With 144 passing yards per game on offense, Tarleton State ranks 33rd in the FCS. On defense, it ranks 32nd, allowing 245 passing yards per game.
The Texans have been a top-25 unit on both offense and defense this season, as they rank 13th-best in points per game (26) and 16th-best in points surrendered per game (23).
The Texans' run offense has been thriving, putting up 195 rushing yards per game (10th-best) this season. On defense, they rank 30th by giving up 200 rushing yards per game.