Football’s big win over Oklahoma caps off incredible sports weekend in Waco
Well THAT was certainly a fun weekend.
From hanging a national championship banner in the Ferrell Center rafters, to sharing our campus with millions of viewers on FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff, to beating No. 4-ranked Oklahoma on the field at McLane Stadium — yeah, that’s worth reliving.
Let’s start with Friday night, when head coach Scott Drew’s first national title banner was unveiled and the Bears received their national championship rings:
ONE SHINING MOMENT 👏
Congrats to the reigning national champions, @baylormbb! Let’s do it again. #SicEm | #CultureofJOY 🏀 pic.twitter.com/PBb1pNRYZt
— Baylor University (@Baylor) November 13, 2021
Later that night, students camped out at McLane Stadium so they’d be ready for the early morning show — and both the Baylor men’s and women’s basketball coaching staffs dropped by with free pizza:
They brought the goods 🍕🍕🍕
Big thanks to @BUDREW & @NickiCollen for stopping by the student campout tonight! #BigNoonKickoff is just hours away.
📸: Antoine McAbee pic.twitter.com/XPxygmRda9
— Baylor University (@Baylor) November 13, 2021
Saturday morning, an incredible crowd showed the world what Baylor spirit looks like as FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff pregame show aired live from McLane Stadium’s South Plaza. Special guests included Scott Drew and America’s favorite Baylor Bears, Chip and Joanna Gaines.
Love to see it 👋#SicEm | #BUncommon pic.twitter.com/WChZ5d5QmN
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) November 13, 2021
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💍🔥 @BUDREW brought the energy AND the bling on #BigNoonKickoff pic.twitter.com/LQPfKCivfa
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 13, 2021
Get your bear paws up….
IT’S GAMETIME. #SicEm pic.twitter.com/xo7ySCqeqH
— Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) November 13, 2021
Then the Bears went out and backed up all the show, soundly beating the heavily favored Sooners, 27-14, to improve to 8-2 on the season. Fans rushed the field after the game to celebrate with their Bears, giving the national broadcast an incredible visual sign-off.
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“Let’s get the party started in Waco.” – @CFBONFOX‘s Gus Johnson#SicEm | #BUncommon pic.twitter.com/zyhpq7yGOe
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) November 13, 2021
📽 FULL Highlights from the 27-14 win over Oklahoma. #SicEm | #BUncommon pic.twitter.com/H7Q0xaU6CE
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) November 14, 2021
What a weekend… And the season’s not over yet. Baylor football hits the road to face Kansas State this Saturday before returning home to close out the season Nov. 27 at McLane against Texas Tech. (To celebrate the win over OU, fans can get specially priced tickets to the home finale for a limited time; click here for details.)
Sic ’em, Bears!