Jacob Westendorf
Joined: Jan 13, 2026
Jacob Westendorf is a contributing writer for Baylor Bears on SI. He is also a writer covering the Green Bay Packers for Packers on SI. Westendorf graduated from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay where he earned a degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism and mass media. He worked in newspapers in Green Bay and Rockford, Illinois. He also interned at Packer Report for Bill Huber while earning his degree. In 2018, he became a staff writer for PackerReport.com, and a regular contributor on Packer Report's "Pack A Day Podcast." In 2020, he founded the media company Game On Wisconsin. In 2023, he rejoined Packer Central, which is part of Sports Illustrated Media Group.
![Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) leaves the field after beating Florida State 40-21 during an NCAA football game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 29, Florida beat Florida State 40-21.2025. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2686,h_1510,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_540,ar_1:1,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_bears%2F01kpvj28mymm9q26qnze.jpg "Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) leaves the field after beating Florida State 40-21 during an NCAA football game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 29, Florida beat Florida State 40-21.2025. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]")
Football
ESPN recently conducted a mock draft with all of its experts, and one Baylor Bear was selected in the third round.
Basketball
Baylor Basketball was back on the court after a near three week hiatus for a shot to build toward next season. Obi Agbim led the way in the first half, and the team showed strong effort in a convincing win over Minnesota.
Football
Predictions are starting to make their way into the stratosphere, as CBS has filed whether they think Baylor's season will start on a high note or a low one.
Recruiting
Baylor landed a big recrutiing win with four star quarterback Luke Babin committing to Baylor over conference rival Oklahoma State. What does that mean for the future of the program?