FB's Season-Opener Against Auburn Shifted to Friday, August 29
3/7/2025 10:01:00 AM | Football
Bears vs. Tigers included as one of 10 Big 12 contests moving to a Friday in 2025
WACO, Texas – Baylor football's 2025 season-opening game against Auburn has been selected to be played on Friday, August 29, it was announced Friday by the Big 12 Conference and its television partners, ESPN and FOX.
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The Bears' lid-lifting matchup against the Tigers is one of 10 Big 12 contests scheduled to shift to a Friday and is one of two Big 12 games against non-conference, Power Four opponents included in the changes. Network designations and kick-off times will be announced at a later date.
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This will be the first meeting between Baylor and Auburn since 1976, with the Bears owning a 2-1-1 lead in the all-time series.
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BU is coming off an eight-win season that culminated in a trip to the Kinder's Texas Bowl. The Bears are one of just two teams in the nation who will play 11 Power Four opponents in 2025.
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To stay up to date on all things Baylor football, follow the team on its official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @BUFootball.
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The Bears' lid-lifting matchup against the Tigers is one of 10 Big 12 contests scheduled to shift to a Friday and is one of two Big 12 games against non-conference, Power Four opponents included in the changes. Network designations and kick-off times will be announced at a later date.
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This will be the first meeting between Baylor and Auburn since 1976, with the Bears owning a 2-1-1 lead in the all-time series.
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BU is coming off an eight-win season that culminated in a trip to the Kinder's Texas Bowl. The Bears are one of just two teams in the nation who will play 11 Power Four opponents in 2025.
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To stay up to date on all things Baylor football, follow the team on its official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @BUFootball.
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