Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

BYU Cougars vs Baylor Bears

Preview · updated September 11, 2026 · 2025–26 season

BYU Cougars

Cougars

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— home · — away

1st in wcc

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Baylor Bears

Bears

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— home · — away

7th in big12

Head coach Ryan McGuyre

Storylines

Revenge angle — BAY won the last meeting by 1; BYU wants an answer.
Even rivalry — the recent series is deadlocked 2-2.

Stakes1st in wcc

Players to watch

BYU

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BAY

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)series tied 2-2 (since 2016-17)

Last meetingOct 24, 2025: BAY 3 — BYU 2 (W: BAY)

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