How to Watch Baylor vs. Samford: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 13, 2025

Updated Sep. 13, 2025 11:34 a.m. ET

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On Saturday at 12 p.m. ET, the Samford Bulldogs (0-2) will take on Sawyer Robertson and the Baylor Bears (1-1). Want to watch the game between the Bears and Bulldogs? You can do so on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Baylor vs. Samford

When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Baylor's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2025	vs. Auburn	L 38-24
9/6/2025	at SMU	W 48-45
9/13/2025	vs. Samford	-
9/20/2025	vs. Arizona State	-
9/27/2025	at Oklahoma State	-
10/4/2025	vs. Kansas State	-
10/18/2025	at TCU	-
10/25/2025	at Cincinnati	-
11/1/2025	vs. UCF	-
11/15/2025	vs. Utah	-
11/22/2025	at Arizona	-
11/29/2025	vs. Houston	-

Baylor 2025 Stats & Insights

Baylor has struggled defensively, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS (436.5 yards allowed per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 13th-best, yielding an average of 542 yards per game.
On the offensive side of the ball, Baylor has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking best in the FBS by putting up 429.5 per game. The Bears rank 73rd on defense (201.5 passing yards allowed per game).
Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks fifth-worst in the FBS (41.5 points allowed per game), the Bears have had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 44th in the FBS by averaging 36 points per game.
The Bears have the 110th-ranked rushing offense this season (112.5 rushing yards per game), and they've been less effective defensively, ranking seventh-worst with 235 rushing yards allowed per game.
Offensively, Baylor ranks 82nd in the FBS with a 39.4% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team's defense ranks 108th in third-down conversion rate allowed (235).

Baylor 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Sawyer Robertson	QB	859 YDS (62.2%) / 7 TD / 0 INT
Josh Cameron	WR	11 REC / 205 YDS / 2 TD / 102.5 YPG
Bryson Washington	RB	169 YDS / 2 TD / 84.5 YPG / 3.8 YPC
Kobe Prentice	WR	6 REC / 101 YDS / 3 TD / 50.5 YPG
Keaton Thomas	LB	16 TKL / 0 TFL
Jacob Redding	DB	6 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Kendrick Simpkins	DB	1 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK
Travion Barnes	LB	3 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK

Samford's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	vs. West Georgia	L 34-3
9/6/2025	vs. The Citadel	L 40-13
9/13/2025	at Baylor	-
9/20/2025	at Western Carolina	-
9/27/2025	vs. Furman	-
10/4/2025	at Mercer	-
10/18/2025	at VMI	-
10/25/2025	vs. Chattanooga	-
11/1/2025	at Wofford	-
11/8/2025	vs. East Tennessee State	-
11/15/2025	at Austin Peay	-
11/22/2025	at Texas A&M	-

Samford 2025 Stats & Insights

Samford ranks 41st with 361.5 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 55th with 370.5 total yards ceded per game on defense.
Samford's pass offense has been excelling, racking up 304.5 passing yards per contest (sixth-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 48th by surrendering 199.5 passing yards per game.
The Bulldogs' offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, generating 8 points per game, which ranks 24th-worst in the FCS. On defense, they rank 85th with 37 points allowed per contest.
The Bulldogs' running game has been struggling, ranking 23rd-worst in the FCS with 57 rushing yards per game. They have been better on defense, surrendering 171 rushing yards per contest (74th-ranked).
In terms of third-down efficiency, Samford ranks 51st in the FCS (35.9% third-down conversion percentage) and 32nd on defense (34.5% third-down rate allowed).

Samford 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Quincy Crittendon	QB	478 YDS (72.9%) / 0 TD / 3 INT 34 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 17 RUSH YPG
Preston Bird	WR	20 REC / 160 YDS / 0 TD / 80 YPG
CJ Evans Jr.	RB	54 YDS / 1 TD / 27 YPG / 3.9 YPC
Jaden Gibson	WR	16 REC / 125 YDS / 0 TD / 62.5 YPG
Malik Thornton	DB	0 TKL / TFL / 1 INT / 0 PD
Alex Applefield	LS	0 TKL / TFL
Quantaves Gaskins	DB	0 TKL / TFL / 1 INT / 0 PD
J.D. Methvin	DL	0 TKL / TFL / 1 SACK