| MATCHUP |
Prairie View A&M |
Baylor Bears |
| Team Records |
0-1 |
0-1 |
| Where |
McLane Stadium, Waco, TX |
| When |
Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Time |
08:08 PM EDT |
| TV |
ESPN+ |
The Prairie View A&M Panthers and the Baylor Bears meet in week 2 college football action from McLane Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Baylor Bears Prediction.
Prairie View A&M Panthers Recap
The Prairie View A&M Panthers come into this game looking to add on to theri 52-14 win over Texas Southern last time out to sit at 1-1 this season.
Panthers Looking For Seismic Upset
Cam’Ron McCoy threw for 81 yards on 10 of 19 passing, while Nelson Peterson Jr. added 21 yards on 4 of 8 passing. Athean Renfro Jr. spearheaded the ground game with 85 yards on 17 carries, while Ri’Jon Hammond added 45 rushing yards and a touchdown, and Cam’Ron McCoy ran for 34 yards and a score. Roriyon Richardson paced the Tigers receiving corps with 46 yards on 4 catches. On defense, Jaquavus Hallman racked up a team-high 9 total tackles, while Josh Dorsainvil and Knowledge Davis combined for Texas Southern’s only sack.
Baylor Bears Recap
The Baylor Bears come into this game looking to rebound from a 17-16 loss at the hands of Auburn last time out to start the season at 0-1. After this game, Baylor will take on Louisiana Tech at home.
Bears Looking To Rebound After Heartbreaking Loss
DJ Lagway threw for 333 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception on 27 of 54 passing. Dawson Pendergrass anchored the Bears ground attack with 88 yards on 25 carries. Gavin Freeman paced the receiving corps with a standout performance, hauling in 12 receptions for 154 yards and a touchdown, while Louis Brown IV added 62 receiving yards and a touchdown on 5 catches. On defense, Travion Barnes and Devin Turner tied for a team-high 9 total tackles each. Devonte Tezino spearheaded the pass rush with 2 sacks, Garrick Ponder, Daniel Cobbs, and Jordan Mack each added a sack, and Micah Gifford, Devon Jordan, and Reggie Bush II each intercepted a pass.
Prairie View A&M Panthers @ Baylor Bears Betting Trends: Week 2
Why the Baylor Bears will win
- Baylor has won each of its last seven games against non-FBS teams.
- Baylor has won the first quarter in each of its last seven games against non-FBS teams.
- Baylor has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-FBS teams.
Why the Prairie View A&M Panthers will win
- Baylor has lost each of its last four games.
- Baylor has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight home games in September.
- Baylor has lost the first half in six of its last seven home games against teams from Texas.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Baylor’s last nine home openers have gone OVER the total points line.
Baylor Bears Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Gavin Freeman ranks T1st amongst FBS players for receptions (12) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Baylor ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- One of Baylor’s one games this season have been decided by a margin of seven points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Baylor Bears Prediction
I’m on Baylor here. Prairie View is one of the better HBCU programs, but this is a Baylor team that really showed me someting in the opener against Auburn and I think Baylor will use this as an opportunity to iron out all the wrinkles they had in that game against Auburn and I look for Baylor to take care of business here. Give me the Bears.
Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Baylor -37.5
