The Bear Down Podcast with Noah Torr

Noah Torr
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Anything and everything Baylor | Just another dude with a podcast

Episodes

  1. 1h ago

    Was Baylor's Win ACTUALLY Impressive? | What's Going on With The O-Line? | Fans Need To Hear This

    Baylor Football just squeaked out a messy win, but what does it actually tell us about Dave Aranda and where this program is headed? In this episode Noah and Matthew break down Aranda's postgame comments, the offense's high's and low's and the biggest bright spots: Nate Bennett's emergence, a deep receiver room, and defensive flashes worth watching. Then they get into the hard stuff: a shaky offensive line, red-zone execution issues, and a now questionable D-Line? They also ask the questions Baylor fans should be asking: Why doesn't McLane Stadium feel like a real home-field advantage? Is it too early to panic on Aranda? And what has to change for Baylor football to feel formidable in the Big 12 again?0:00 Live Reactions After Baylor's Messy Win2:00 Aranda's Postgame Comments & "Beating Baylor" Problem8:07 The Weird 2nd Half20:10 The Bright Spots: Nate Bennett, Receivers & Defensive Flashes33:23 The Ugly: O-Line Struggles, Red Zone Failures & D-Line Concerns51:18 Does Baylor Even Have a Real Home-Field Advantage?58:32 Is It Too Early to Panic About Aranda's Future?1:08:41 What Needs to Change for Baylor to Feel Formidable AgainX: https://x.com/noah_torr1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.torrYouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahtorr?si=il-CX_jEMaWX7Teb

  2. 2d ago

    How Much Does Baylor ACTUALLY Spend? | Louisiana Tech Preview | Lagway is Injured | Six-Packer Time

    It's time to BEAR DOWN. There's A LOT going on around Baylor this week. Noah dives into the controversial Athletic article that has Baylor fans asking one big question: how much is Baylor actually spending on athletics?We'll break down the numbers, what they actually mean and why this story has people talking. Then, it's time to talk DJ Lagway. What does his injury mean, and how could it impact what's ahead? Plus, Louisiana Tech is coming to town. Noah previews the matchup, breaks down what Baylor needs to do to win and takes a look at what could make this game more interesting than it should be. And of course... we have to wrap things up with the weekly Six Packer. So, what should Baylor fans actually be talking about this week? Let me know what YOU think in the comments.

  3. 4d ago

    Baylor Football Has A HIGHER Ceiling Than We Thought? | PVAMU Recap with Jacob Haddadin

    Jacob Haddadin of Baylor Bears On SI joins the show to give a state of the union thus fair on the Bears season. Baylor football is 1-1 after two games, but what did we actually learn about the Bears? On this episode of The Bear Down Podcast, we break down Baylor’s 44-3 win over Prairie View A&M, evaluate the run game and take a closer look at Baylor’s ceiling heading into the rest of the 2026 season.  After a one-point loss to Auburn to open the season, Baylor responded with a dominant home-opening performance against PVAMU. The Bears scored 44 unanswered points after Prairie View’s opening drive and held the Panthers to just 110 total yards.  But this episode isn't just a Baylor football recap. We're doing a full two-game vibe check and talking about the things we're loving about this Baylor team so far. In this episode: Baylor football's run game and what we're seeing from the offenseHow high can Baylor's ceiling be in 2026?Full Baylor vs. Prairie View A&M recapThe biggest things we're loving through two gamesWhat we learned from Baylor's first two gamesThe Bear Down Podcast's two-game vibe checkThe Baylor Bears are now preparing for Louisiana Tech after opening the season with Auburn and Prairie View A&M.  Subscribe to The Bear Down Podcast for Baylor football news, game recaps, reactions, interviews and conversations about everything happening around the Bears. You can find Jacob on X @JacobHaddadinU and his work here: https://www.si.com/college/baylor/author/jacob-haddadin X: https://x.com/noah_torr1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.torr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahtorr?si=il-CX_jEMaWX7Teb

    Baylor Football Has A HIGHER Ceiling Than We Thought? | PVAMU Recap with Jacob Haddadin

  4. 6d ago

    Baylor vs Prairie View A&M: INSTANT REACTION | Bear Down With The Boys

    It's time to BEAR DOWN (with The Boys). Baylor just smoked Prairie View A&M, but was it actually a good game for the Bears? Noah and Matthew take a deep dive into Baylor's performance to figure out what was good, what was bad and what was bearly okay for this team. The Boys cover: 1. The New McLane Experience 2. Can Nate Bennett be a good backup? 3. Not dominating PVAMU 4. Are injuries a problem? Sure, Prairie View A&M is an FCS team, but there's still plenty for Noah and The Boys to break down. From the biggest takeaways to the performances that stood out, we're reacting to everything from Baylor's win. So... should Baylor fans actually feel good about this one? Let us know what YOU thought about the game in the comments. X: https://x.com/noah_torr1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.torr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahtorr?si=il-CX_jEMaWX7Teb

  5. Sep 11

    10 Things I LOVED vs. Auburn | 6 Keys to a Baylor Blowout | Bear Down Awards Show

    Noah is back to share (for the last time) his final thoughts from the game against Auburn. There are 10 things from that game that are worth talking about, because you might've missed them.  Then Noah decides to give out his Auburn game awards, but these aren't your normal "MVP, Offensive Player of the Game, etc." Awards need to mean something, and his are unique enough to mean everything. Finally, this weekend's game against Prairie View likely won't be a challenge, but there are six things Noah thinks needs to happen in order for this weekend's game to be a success. X: https://x.com/noah_torr1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.torr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahtorr?si=il-CX_jEMaWX7Teb

    10 Things I LOVED vs. Auburn | 6 Keys to a Baylor Blowout | Bear Down Awards Show

  6. Sep 8

    Everyone's WRONG About DJ Lagway | Dave Deserves a Chance | Bear Down Season Outlook

    Baylor is 0-1, which is never ideal, but Noah thinks the hate is unwarranted. Lagway is already getting national media hate and internally, some Baylor fans are already frustrated or indifferent towards the Bears. Here's the reality: this team is different and this year is different. Noah jumps off the deep end and tells you why you should be encouraged by the performance from Baylor this weekend. X: https://x.com/noah_torr1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.torrYouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahtorr?si=il-CX_jEMaWX7Teb

    Everyone's WRONG About DJ Lagway | Dave Deserves a Chance | Bear Down Season Outlook

  7. Sep 6

    Baylor vs Auburn INSTANT Reactions with The Boys | Can Baylor Actually Run The Table? | Baylor's Defense is SAUCY

    Baylor might have lost the battle, but there may be hope for the war. Noah is back with The Boys to break down the game against Auburn with INSTANT reactions. Were you impressed by the defense? Why is there any reason for hope?What grade for each position group?X: https://x.com/noah_torr1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.torr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahtorr?si=il-CX_jEMaWX7Teb

    Baylor vs Auburn INSTANT Reactions with The Boys | Can Baylor Actually Run The Table? | Baylor's Defense is SAUCY

  8. Sep 1

    Baylor vs Auburn PREVIEW | 6 Things Baylor Needs to WIN | Depth Chart Breakdown

    IT'S AUBURN HATE WEEK. This week, Noah takes a deep dive into the Baylor depth chart, which was recently released by the Bears. Any surprises? There's a couple. Namely, one player is missing that was just added to the roster. Noah then takes a deep dive into who Auburn is and the SIX things Baylor has to do in order to win this weekend. He'll say it, his opinion is quickly changing on the weekend. Finally, Noah shares why this game matters more than you might be thinking. X: https://x.com/noah_torr1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.torr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@noahtorr?si=il-CX_jEMaWX7Teb

  9. Aug 29

    Bear Down with THE BOYS | Talking State-of-the-Program with Two Casuals + Auburn Game Thoughts

    It's time to... BEARRRR DOWNNNN (with the boys). This week, Noah adds the boys to the call, and they've got a lot to go over. The Auburn game is A WEEK AWAY and some necessary thoughts had to be shared. Does Baylor win against Auburn? Do the boys feel confident about the team? Who are they excited about this upcoming week? All that and more is in store. X: https://x.com/noah_torr1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.torr

  10. Aug 25

    Why the Game Against Auburn is the Most IMPORTANT One

    Noah takes a look at this season and shares why the opening game of the season against Auburn is actually the most important game of the season. Danny Kanell, of CBS Sports, also had some thoughts to share about DJ Lagway and Noah didn't agree with him at all (shocker!). X: https://x.com/noah_torr1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.torr

  11. Aug 19

    What you can ACTUALLY expect from Baylor this season

    Who are the Baylor Bears? Do they actually have a shot at winning this year? Why is Dave Aranda still around? You've got questions, and Noah thinks he's got some answers. Let's talk about who Baylor is this season and why their word of the year is potential.

  12. Aug 12

    Hosea Wheeler is FREE | Who are the Bears this Year??| Who's Gonna Sponsor Baylor

    On the inaugural episode of Bear With Me, Noah first reflects on his experience helping Hosea Wheeler become a free man. Next, he takes a deep dive into what to truly expect from the Bears this season. Preseason hype does some amazing things to the human brain, and unfortunately, Noah might burst your bubble. Finally, we all take a trip down sponsorship lane to figure out who would be the best jersey sponsor for Baylor. X: https://x.com/noah_torr1

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