Prairie View A&M vs Baylor Prediction 9/12/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Sep 5, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback DJ Lagway (2) prepares for a game against the Auburn Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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.
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.
