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The Opposition: A look at Baylor ahead of UH’s season opener

The wait for college football is finally over as the UH football team is set to kick off its 2020 season opener Saturday against their old Southwest Conference rival the Baylor Bears.

As the Cougars gear up to travel to Waco, here is a quick rundown on the Bears:

General Overview

Baylor is coming off one of its most successful seasons in school history including winning 11 games, competing in the Big 12 Championship Game and earning a trip to the Sugar Bowl.

As a result of Bears’ success, head coach Matt Rhule transitioned from coaching them to becoming the leader of the Carolina Panthers in the offseason.