Gavin Freeman News, Rumors, Updates - Baylor Bears

Solid in Saturday's win Freeman logged six receptions (on eight targets) for 60 yards during Saturday's 42-31 win versus Iowa State.

Impact Freeman had a solid outing Saturday as he received eight targets in his ninth consecutive game. He gained 60 yards, his third-fewest this season, but it was once again proof of his very high floor. The team will likely be throwing the ball often across the final three games of the season, all against ranked teams, starting Saturday at BYU.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominance continues Saturday Freeman notched five receptions (on eight targets) for 114 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 41-9 victory against UCF.

Impact Freeman had another stellar performance Saturday, though this one was a bit different. He set a season-low with five catches and tied a season-low with eight targets, but a 77-yard receiving touchdown in the third quarter still allowed him to have another excellent outing. It marked his fifth 100-yard receiving day of the season, three of which have come in the last four games. He's expected to continue rolling Saturday versus Iowa State.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lagway throws for 4 TDs as Baylor wins Klanderman's first game as interim coach, beating UCF 41-9

DJ Lagway threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns to lead Baylor to a 41-9 rout of UCF in Joe Klanderman’s first game as interim head coach

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Excellent once again Freeman notched nine receptions (on 11 targets) for 123 yards during Saturday's 25-24 loss to Kansas.

Impact Freeman had another stellar performance Saturday, gaining over 100 yards for the fourth time this season. He ranks second in the nation in receptions (58) and 14th in yards (678), though his lack of touchdowns (two) has hurt his fantasy ceiling. Even if he doesn't start consistently finding the endzone, he remains a top tier fantasy option especially in PPR formats.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Productive again Saturday Freeman caught 7 of 12 targets for 76 yards during Saturday's 17-6 defeat versus TCU.

Impact Freeman saw another high target outing Saturday, commanding 12 targets for the third time this season. He has now caught seven passes in five of six games this season, making him immensely valuable in PPR formats. He'll look to keep rolling Saturday at Kansas.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Another strong performance Freeman gathered in 7 of 9 targets for 115 yards during Saturday's 55-19 victory against Arizona State.

Impact Freeman had another high volume day Saturday and he made the most of it, gaining over 100 yards for the third time this season. He's been incredibly consistent through five games this season, never going below six catches or eight targets regardless of the opponent. That consistency gives him a very high floor, and he's also proven his ability to put together big performances as well.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Freeman gathered in 6 of 9 targets for 59 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 23-13 win against Colorado.

Impact Freeman had another high volume day Saturday, and he also found the endzone in the second quarter on a four-yard reception. While he was certainly productive in the two games with DJ Lagway, his production with Lagway has been special. He has 18 catches (on 27 targets) for 213 yards and two touchdowns through two games with Lagway under center, both of which came against Power 4 opponents. Freeman is one of the top fantasy receivers in the nation right now, especially in PPR formats.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lagway throws 2 touchdown passes to help Baylor hold off Colorado 23-13 in Big 12 opener

DJ Lagway threw two touchdowns in his return to Baylor’s lineup, including the go-ahead score with 9:02 left as the Bears beat Colorado 23-13 in the Big 12 opener for both teams

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Seven catches Saturday Freeman hauled in 7 of 8 targets for 47 yards during Saturday's 36-19 victory against Louisiana Tech.

Impact Freeman had his worst game of the season Saturday, but that's a good sign when he still caught seven passes for nearly 50 yards. Freeman has now accumulated 40 targets across three games and is leading the country with 29 receptions. He is a must-start player heading into conference play.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bennett scores 4 TDs in 36-19 Baylor win over Louisiana Tech

Backup quarterback Nate Bennett threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another score to help Baylor defeat Louisiana Tech 36-19 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

High volume again Saturday Freeman gathered in 10 of 14 targets for 104 yards during Saturday's 44-3 win over Prairie View A&M.

Impact Despite backup quarterback Nate Bennett starting in place of the injured DJ Lagway (ankle), Freeman still had an excellent performance. He was targeted 14 times and caught 10 of them, going for over 100 yards in his second straight game. With 32 targets through just two games, Freeman looks like he could lead the country in receptions this season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bennett totals 3 TDs in Baylor's 44-3 win over Prairie View A&M

Backup quarterback Nate Bennett leads Baylor to a 44-3 victory over Prairie View A&M

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Dominant in Saturday's loss Freeman totaled 12 receptions (on 17 targets) for 154 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-16 defeat versus Auburn.

Impact Freeman emerged as DJ Lagway's favorite target in Saturday's close loss as he lead the team -- by a wide margin -- in receptions, targets and yards. He also found the end zone with nine seconds left in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to 17-16, but the following two-point conversion failed. Freeman is coming off a good campaign with Oklahoma State where he caught 53 passes for 481 yards and four touchdowns, and already looks primed to blow past those numbers with Baylor.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Winters stops Baylor's 2-point try as Auburn prevails 17-16

Safety Eric Winters spared Auburn from a Week 1 upset, stopping Baylor inches short of a two-point conversion with nine seconds remaining on the clock and preserving the Tigers’ 17...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Should start in slot Freeman loos poised to be Baylor's starting slot receiver, per Tyler Gillum of Bears On SI.

Impact Freeman is coming off a breakout year at Oklahoma State in which he reeled in 53 catches for 481 yards and four touchdowns. Described as a twitchy underneath pass-catcher, he appears perfect for Baylor's slot role and should hold down a starting role on the offense alongside fellow receivers Louis Brown and Dre'lon Miller.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dave Aranda on coaching hot seat going into 7th season at Baylor with new QB and new DC

Coach Dave Aranda goes into his seventh season at Baylor on the hot seat

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Praised by WR coach Freeman was praised by Baylor's wide receivers coach Dallas Baker, according to Levi Caraway of Sic'Em365.

Impact Freeman had a breakout season on a 1-11 OK State team, catching 53 passes for 481 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Baker revealed he's a big fan of Freeman, and he's expected to open the year as the team's starting slot receiver while being a regular target for quarterback DJ Lagway.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Flips to Baylor Freeman will flip his transfer portal commitment to Baylor, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Freeman initially committed to Tennessee out of the transfer portal, but he'll flip to Baylor and instead head to Waco ahead of the 2026 season. The wideout, who's spent time at both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, caught 53 passes for 481 yards and four touchdowns last fall. He'll have one more year of eligibility remaining at Baylor.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Knoxville bound Freeman will transfer to Tennessee, per On3.com.

Impact Freeman is coming off a career year at Oklahoma State after three quiet seasons. The wideout reeled in 53 catches for 481 yards and four touchdowns this fall, and will take his final season of eligibility to Tennessee, where he'll look to instantly make an impact in the Vols' receiver room.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Freeman has decided to enter the transfer portal, Mike Roach reports.

Impact Freeman played a big role for the Cowboys in the 2025 season, handling return duties but also playing a sizable role in the passing game. He's coming off a 2025 campaign in which he recorded 53 receptions for 481 yards and four touchdowns.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Season high nine targets in finale Freeman gathered in 7 of 9 targets for 46 yards during Saturday's 20-13 loss to Iowa State.

Impact Freeman recorded a season high nine targets in the finale and was Oklahoma State's best receiver for the 2025 campaign. He recorded 53 catches (on 70 targets) for 481 yards and four touchdowns. Oklahoma State will have a new coaching staff in 2026 and it's possible Freeman sticks around.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs fourth TD at UCF Freeman gathered in 5 of 6 targets for 40 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-14 loss to UCF.

Impact Freeman was able to nab his fourth touchdown of the season as Oklahoma State built a 14-0 lead at halftime. They would then go on to fade fast with just 27 total yards after halftime. Freeman has been the Cowboys' best receiver this year with at least five catches in his last four games. Oklahoma State will finish their season against Iowa State.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UCF keeps bowl hopes alive with 17-point rally over Oklahoma State

UCF kept its slim bowl hopes alive with a 17-point rally to erase a 14-point deficit against Oklahoma State, sending the Cowboys to their 10th straight loss

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Totals eight touches in loss Freeman caught all five targets for 37 yards during Saturday's 14-6 defeat versus Kansas State. He also rushed for 17 yards on three carries.

Impact Freeman has at least five catches in each of his last three games. The three rushing attempts was a season high as Oklahoma State looks to get their number one receiver more involved. The Cowboys have struggled at the QB position all season long, so it makes sense that Freeman has logged a career-high 11 rushing plays in 2025. Freeman and the Cowboys will travel across the country to play UCF next week.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs TD against Jayhawks Freeman reeled in all seven targets for 78 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-21 loss against Kansas.

Impact Freeman grabbed his third touchdown of the season and has at least seven targets in three of his last four games. Oklahoma State received a notable boost in their passing game with QB Zane Flores returning from a shoulder injury. Freeman could have some sneaky fantasy value as the true number one receiver for a Cowboys team that is likely to be fighting from behind in every game the rest of the way. The team is on a bye week before hosting Kansas State in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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