Baylor players emphasize team chemistry and confidence despite loss to Auburn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Baylor players expressed confidence in the team’s development despite falling to Auburn in Atlanta last Saturday. Fifth-year cornerback Reggie Bush II recorded his first career interception during the second quarter, a play he noted had been visualized throughout the week. Despite the final score and personnel injuries, players maintained a unified focus on the field. Senior tight end Hawkins Polley noted the team remained resilient and avoided finger-pointing while maintaining physical play throughout the game. The program intends to move forward using a next-man-up approach to fill expanded roles for sidelined teammates. Baylor management continues to look for consistent contributions from the roster as the season progresses.
- •Baylor suffered a loss to Auburn in Atlanta last Saturday.
- •Reggie Bush II recorded his first career interception in the second quarter.
- •The team plans to utilize a next-man-up approach while navigating recent injuries.
- •Players reported a unified effort on the field throughout the fourth quarter.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Baylor finds confidence and belief despite loss to Auburn
"WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Baylor may have lost the battle on the scoreboard Saturday, but the Bears believe they gained something just as important in Atlanta: confidence. Despite a loss to Auburn, Baylor players said the game showed the team’s growing chemistry, physicality and belief heading into the rest of the season. Fifth-year cornerback […]
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