The Baylor passing attack struggled through the first six games of the 2025 season. The Bears allowed SMU, Oklahoma State, and Kansas State to throw for 290 or more yards, but as the season crept on, the Bears shut down the pass. Baylor ended up having No. 31 passing defense in the nation, and the Bears return a few key players at corner. Baylor returns veterans LeVar Thornton and Reggie Bush, but the Bears also gained some important players from the portal. Additions of Devon Jordan , Jayden Rowe, and Stilton McKelvey should all prove to play vital roles this season. New cornerbacks coach Jeremy Modkins , who has experience at both the collegiate and NFL levels, talked about some newcomers who have impressed this spring for Baylor. "We've got several newcomers, but I think they're all doing a great job," Modkins said this spring. "I think Devon's doing a great job. Stilten's doing a great job. Even if you look at what J-Rod's done, you know, for his size, I think he's done a great job.…