Video: Baylor opens new state-of-the art football facility

Promised to "transform the footprint of Baylor athletics," the Bears recently revealed a state-of-the art facility aimed at providing a dynamic experience for both players and coaches.

The Fudge Football Development Center added 100,000 square feet for Baylor football, thanks to a generous $15 million gift from alumnus Jeremy and Kristy Fudge. Jeremy serves as managing partner of a US corporate immigration law firm.

Included in that large new footprint are coaches and equipment offices, a new locker room, new team meeting room, and a shiny new weight room. The indoor field also went from 80-yards to a full 100-yard field.

Lots of giant creative branding is done throughout the building that pops off the walls, and Dave Aranda and his crew have a lot to sell as they head into a critical year five leading the Bears.

After a 2-7 debut season during COVID, Aranda and the Bears enjoyed a breakout season in 2021 where they won the Big 12 and finished with a 12-2 record after their Sugar Bowl victory. He would lead the team to a bowl game (a loss) and a 6-7 finish in 2022, before last year's very disappointing 3-9 campaign. 

After opening with Tarleton State (FCS) next weekend, and then hit the road to take on 12th ranked Utah.