Blake Shapen is back—and he’s got a point to prove. After a rocky 2024 season that saw Baylor miss out on a Big 12 title shot, the senior quarterback has returned with laser focus, hardened leadership, and a renewed hunger to leave a lasting legacy in Waco. Shapen’s offseason work with offensive coordinator Jake Spavital has already turned heads, with early spring camp footage showing crisper throws, quicker reads, and commanding huddles. This isn’t the same Shapen fans saw last fall—this is a quarterback with fire in his eyes, and a chip on his shoulder.
With the Bears reloading around him, including a young but aggressive O-line and a rising star in wideout Ketron Jackson Jr., Shapen is poised to make Baylor a dark horse contender in the new-look Big 12. Fans can already feel the momentum shifting, and McLane Stadium is buzzing again. Every Saturday this fall, all eyes will be on the Lone Star gunslinger looking to rewrite his story. If Shapen delivers, he might just lead Baylor to a conference crown—and cement his name among the program’s greats.
