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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How to Watch Baylor vs. Tarleton State

• When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
• Location: McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Baylor's 2024 Schedule

Baylor 2023 Stats & Insights

• 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 2024 Schedule

Tarleton State 2024 Stats & Insights

• 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.

Tarleton State 2024 Key Players

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