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SEPTEMBER 26 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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

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AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Baylor's Top 25 Most Important Players in 2026: RB Michael Turner Michael Turner saw success in his freshman season and now he looks to build upon it.

JULY 22 • SI.COM

Back in action Turner (undisclosed) has been participating in spring ball, Marissa Essenburg of The Baylor Lariat reports.

Impact Turner was on and off with an unknown injury in the 2025 campaign, so it's promising to see him back in action during Baylor's spring ball. Given that the incoming sophomore still logged 65 rushes for 320 yards and a touchdown in his first college season, he should be primed for meaningful reps come fall as long as he can stay healthy.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in Week 14 Turner (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Houston.

Impact Turner won't suit up for the final game of the season for Baylor, although he's buried on the depth chart at RB, so his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions. Turner will end the regular season with 65 carries for 320 yards (4.9 YPC) and one touchdown across seven games.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Turner (undisclosed) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against TCU.

Impact Turner showed up on the injury report with a questionable tag but is now good to go. He's impressed with the opportunities he's received thus far as a true freshman, averaging 4.7 yards per attempt on 26 carries through three games.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Turner (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at TCU, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Turner popped up on Wednesday's injury report and his status is now in question for Saturday's contest. It's currently unclear what injury he's dealing with and when he suffered it. Through four appearances this season he has rushed 26 times for 121 yards and one touchdown as the number two back behind Bryson Washington.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six carries Turner (undisclosed) carried the ball six times for 36 yards during Saturday's win over Samford.

Impact Turner missed the first two games of the season with an undisclosed injury but had a solid outing in his season debut during Saturday's victory. Now healthy, he should continue to serve as the team's No. 3 running back behind Bryson Washington and Caden Knighten.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six carries Turner (undisclosed) carried the ball six times for 36 yards during Saturday's win over Samford.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Samford Turner (undisclosed) is expected to play in Saturday's game against Samford, Zach Smith of the Waco Tribune reports.

Impact Turner remains a game-time decision for the Bears, but he has been listed as probable after sitting out Baylor's last two games. The 6-foot freshman running back will look to make his collegiate debut against the Bulldogs.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Does not play Saturday Turner (undisclosed) did not play during Baylor's 48-45 win Saturday at SMU.

Impact During the Baylor-SMU game, Baylor used two running backs, Bryson Washington and Caden Knighten. Together, they recorded 38 carries for 141 yards and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Turner (undisclosed) is warming up for Saturday's game at SMU, Zach Smith of the Waco Tribune reports.

Impact Turner warming up for Baylor's upcoming game indicates that he may be available after all, despite a previously doubtful status. Thus, it status improves to questionable.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as Doubtful Turner (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision Saturday against SMU, though he's listed as doubtful, per Zach Smith of the Waco Tribune.

Impact Turner, a true freshman, was inactive for Baylor's opener against Auburn and it appears he's unlikely to make his debut in Week 2. When healthy, the 220-pound Turner is expected to fill a depth role behind Bryson Washington and Caden Knighten.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Does not play Week 1 Turner (undisclosed) did not play during Baylor's 38-24 loss Friday against Auburn.

Impact During the Auburn-Baylor game, Baylor used two running backs, Bryson Washington and Caden Knighten. They do not include Turner, who will sit out Bayor's matchups until further notice.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Week 1 Turner (undisclosed) is probable to face Auburn on Friday, Zach Smith of the Waco Tribune reports.

Impact Turner has been expected to be available since mid-August, and while he carries the tag of being a game-time decision for this matchup, the running back should be available. Even if he suits up, Turner is expected to be nothing more than a depth option in the backfield for Baylor.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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