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    Baylor vs Tarleton State Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

    By Pete Fiutak,

    12 hours ago

    Can Baylor set the tone for the season with a sharp performance?

    It went 3-9 last season losing its last five games with close loss after close loss. With Utah coming up next followed up by Air Force and Colorado, this is the game to get everything in place.

    Tarleton State is already up to speed last week with a 26-23 win over McNeese State.

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=04sYVl_0vEzhcLY00
    Sep 2, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; The Baylor Bears student section during the first half of game against the Texas State Bobcats at McLane Stadium.

    © Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

    Baylor vs Tarleton State Preview

    Baylor vs Tarleton State How to Watch
    Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
    Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
    Venue: McLane Stadium, Waco, TX
    How to Watch: ESPN+
    2023 Records: Baylor (3-9)
    2024 Record: Tarleton State (1-0)
    - Week 1 Schedule, Predictions

    Why Tarleton State Will Win

    The Titans came out with a decent enough performance to get by in Week 0 - they didn’t make mistakes and forced four takeaways. No turnovers, just one penalty, and a big early lead were enough to get by.

    But in this, Tarleton State will need more offense, and it’s going against a D that struggled way too much last year. However …

    Why Baylor Will Win

    The Bears have the linebacking corps to be better. Tarleton State doesn’t have enough of an offense to worry about, but Baylor has to prove its offense can be more consistent.

    McNeese State was able to crank up 445 yards of O, and the Bears can do that as long as the line plays far better. The receivers are in place, former Texas State head coach Jake Spavital should get the tempo rolling, and …

    Baylor vs Tarleton State: Who Will Win

    It’ll be a different Bear team this season and it’ll all start here.

    The offense will be faster, more effective, and more explosive in this. The defense will hold firm to overcome the two giveaways to the Titan D, and it’ll step up early to help put this away fast.

    Baylor vs Tarleton State Prediction, Betting Lines

    Baylor 38, Tarleton State 9
    Line: Baylor -27.5, o/u: 55.5
    ATS Confidence out of 5: 2.5
    Baylor vs Tarleton State Must See Rating: 1.5

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