With the College Football Playoff in the books, we break down why the Big 12 contenders will make the playoff in 2016. And why they won't.
We continue this series by taking a closer look at the Baylor Bears.
Why Baylor will make the playoff
Baylor played like one of the best teams in the country -- and maybe the best -- through its first six games of 2015 before a brutal streak of injuries wiped out any College Football Playoff and Big 12 titles hopes. On paper, their 2016 squad might not look like a no-brainer playoff choice.