# Baylor Bears Rise in Rankings

> Baylor climbs rankings after dominant win over Arizona State.
- Title: Baylor Bears Rise in Rankings · Baylor Bears On SI | Shortify
- Summary: Baylor climbs rankings after dominant win over Arizona State. Baylor enters Week 7 ranked 39th in The Athletic's rankings and 30th in CBS Sports rankings…
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- Source: Baylor Bears On SI — https://si.com/college/baylor/football/where-baylor-football-stands-in-latest-national-rankings-metrics-ahead-of-tcu-week-7-2026
- Published: 2026-10-13T19:55:22+00:00
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## Baylor enters Week 7
Baylor enters Week 7 riding a four-game winning streak after a dominant 55-19 road victory over Arizona State.
## AP Top 25 Status
Baylor remains outside the AP Top 25 with no votes in the latest poll despite a four-game winning streak.
## Big 12 Rankings
Five Big 12 teams cracked the rankings, led by BYU at No. 8, Texas Tech at No. 10, and Utah at No. 11.
## US LBM Coaches Poll
Baylor received nine votes in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, placing among teams outside the top 25.
## The Athletic Rankings
Baylor climbed three spots to No. 39 in The Athletic’s latest rankings despite a bye during Week 6.
## CBS Sports Rankings
Baylor climbed 12 spots to No. 30 in CBS Sports’ latest full FBS rankings.
## Rivalry Impact
A home victory over TCU could get Baylor into top-25 conversation despite only two wins this season.
## Next Game
Baylor hosts TCU on Saturday, with a win likely to boost their ranking position.
## Key takeaway

Baylor enters Week 7 ranked 39th in The Athletic's rankings and 30th in CBS Sports rankings after a 55-19 victory over Arizona State.