The Baylor Bears (1-1) square off against an FCS opponent, the Samford Bulldogs (0-2), on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at McLane Stadium.

The Bulldogs are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +48.5) against the Bears (with an over/under of 63.5 points).

Keep reading for our betting primer for this this contest between the Bears and the Bulldogs, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Baylor vs. Samford betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bears (-48.5)
• Moneyline: Bears (-100000), Bulldogs (+5000)
• Total: 63.5 points

Baylor vs. Samford betting info and stats

Baylor has won once against the spread so far this season (1-1-0). Baylor has not been the moneyline favorite yet this season. Samford has not won a game against the spread so far this season (0-2-0). Samford has not been listed as an underdog on the moneyline so far this season.

Baylor vs. Samford key players

Baylor Bears

• Sawyer Robertson has thrown for 859 yards (429.5 ypg) to lead Baylor, completing 62.2% of his passes and collecting seven touchdown passes this season.
• Bryson Washington has racked up 169 yards on 45 carries while finding the end zone two times as a runner.
• Caden Knighten has carried the ball 13 times for 55 yards (27.5 per game).
• Ashtyn Hawkins has hauled in 14 catches for 215 yards (107.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. .
• Josh Cameron has caught 11 passes for 205 yards (102.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Kole Wilson has been the target of 14 passes and racked up 10 grabs for 155 yards, an average of 77.5 yards per contest.
• Kendrick Simpkins has collected 1.0 sack to pace the team, while also picking up .
• Keaton Thomas, Baylor’s top tackler, has 16 tackles this year.
• Jacob Redding has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has six tackles and one pass defended to his name.

Samford Bulldogs

• Quincy Crittendon has been a dual threat for Samford this season. He has 478 passing yards (239.0 per game) while completing 72.9% of his passes. On the ground, he’s compiled 34 yards (17.0 ypg) on 27 carries.
• CJ Evans Jr. has rushed 14 times for 54 yards, with one touchdown.
• Preston Bird has collected 20 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 160 (80.0 yards per game). He’s been targeted 20 times.
• Jaden Gibson has 16 receptions (on 16 targets) for a total of 125 yards (62.5 yards per game) this year.
• Torrey Ward’s six targets have resulted in six catches for 71 yards.
• J.D. Methvin has 1.0 sack to lead the team, and also has six tackles and one pass defended.
• Samford’s leading tackler, Maddox McKim, has six tackles and one pass defended this year.
• Quantaves Gaskins leads the team with one interception, while also putting up six tackles and one pass defended.