Baylor football back from idle week, set for first-ever matchup at Cincinnati

Junior running back Dominic Richardson (21) tries to bull over a Utes defender during Baylor football's nonconference game against then-No. 12 Utah on Sept. 9 at McLane Stadium. Kenneth Prabhakar | Photo EditorBy Michael Haag | Sports Editor

Baylor football has the opportunity to continue its 2023 road success with a game against Cincinnati on Saturday. The team has faced a home-field disadvantage, losing six straight games to FBS opponents at McLane Stadium dating back to the 2022 season.

The Bears’ only win in Waco since Oct. 22, 2022, came via a 30-7 victory over FCS-member Long Island on Sept. 16. In its only road game, the squad put together the largest comeback in school history,…