Here are five takeaways from Baylor's weekly media availability on Monday.
Postseason starts now for Baylor
After going 1-11 last season, the Bears head into their regular-season finale against Texas Tech with bowl eligibility on the line for both teams.
Texas Tech comes into the game after squandering four straight opportunities to clinch bowl eligibility while Baylor has missed its last two chances and is hoping the third time is the charm.
"I look at it like a playoff game," Baylor head coach Matt Rhule said. "We have a chance to play a meaningful football game in November.