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Baylor will begin its 2015 season against SMU without monster defensive end Shawn Oakman and safety Orion Stewart, who have been suspended, and it isn’t likely to matter.
Despite the game being played at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, the No. 4 Bears enter as 20-point favorites per OddsShark.com and as high as 36-point favorites elsewhere.
It’s not exactly difficult to see why. Although Baylor lost Bryce Petty to the NFL, it replaces him with Seth Russell, another seemingly great fit for Art Briles’ offense, while stud offensive playmakers Corey Coleman, KD Cannon and Shock Linwood all return.
SMU, meanwhile, went 1-11 last year, and although new head coach Chad Morris’ up-tempo offense will be very entertaining to watch, expectations are low in 2015.
Kickoff for this one is Friday at 7 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on ESPN, but if you can’t get to a television, here’s how to watch online and on mobile:
Watch Baylor vs. SMU Online
Former Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris has the difficult task of turning around the SMU program. (Getty)
If you have the log-in info for a cable subscription with access to WatchESPN, you can watch the game at WatchESPN.com. You’ll need a cable log-in and password, or the log-in and password of someone you know, to access the stream.
You can also watch ESPN through Sling TV, which is an online streaming service that provides coverage of a handful of channels (including ESPN and ESPN2) for a monthly fee. They offer a free seven-day trial.
Watch Baylor vs. SMU on Mobile
Corey Coleman racked up 1,119 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns as a sophomore last year. (Getty)
Mobile and tablet users with access to Watch ESPN can watch the game on the Watch ESPN app. As is the case with desktop, you’ll need the log-in for a cable subscription with access to ESPN. You can download the app for free in the App Store , the Google Play store, the Amazon App store or the Windows Store.
Moreover, if you have a subscription to Sling TV, you can watch it on their app, which is free to download. Find it here for Apple and here for Android.