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Sports Buzz: Football loses in a heartbreaker, volleyball drops first top-20 match
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· September 8, 2026
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Key takeaway Senior tight end Matthew Klopfenstein was inches from the goal line when he was stopped, sealing a 17-16 win for the Tigers.
Football season kicked off with a heartbreaker against Auburn in the Aflac Kickoff Game. The Bears attempted to win the game with a two-point conversion, but fell short. Senior tight end Matthew Klopfenstein was inches from the goal line when he was stopped, sealing a 17-16 win for the Tigers.
The game was the first chance for head coach Dave Aranda to address offseason questions. The defense made a significant statement, although details are limited. Further information on the game and the volleyball team's match against No.
17 Florida is available from the source.
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Category: News Published: September 8, 2026 Source: Baylor Lariat Reading time: 1 min
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