Matt Rhule led Baylor to a 7-6 record and a Texas Bowl win last season, which exceeded expectations. As we look ahead to next seasons, we're looking at five reasons to be optimistic and pessimistic about the Bears next season. Here are five reasons to be pessimistic about the Bears in 2019:
Losing Jalen Hurd
While Baylor returns Denzel Mims, it will be without its top receiver next season in Jalen Hurd. Hurd, who was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the NFL draft, led all Baylor receivers with 69 catches for 946 yards.