Baylor—five years since its last Big 12 championship; three years since a post-scandal year in limbo; two years since a solitary victory over Kansas—is undefeated in November.
Picked 6th in the preseason media poll, Baylor was obviously not expected to be 8-0. In a very good Big 12 conference, Baylor is 5-0.
Do not let this accomplishment be understated or undervalued. Baylor only finished with 4 conference wins last year. Five wins is often enough to place 4th or 5th in the conference standings. When you’re winning every game, every result and action comes under scrutiny while the accomplishment itself is forgotten.