BREAKING NEWS: “I Am Coming Back to Revive the Team and See Us Win Again,” Says Former Head Coach Matt Rhule as He Returns to the Baylor Bears as New Head Coach
In a dramatic turn of events, Matt Rhule, the former head coach of the Baylor Bears football team, has announced his return to the program, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in Baylor football history. Rhule, who served as the head coach at Baylor from 2017 to 2019, is making his comeback to revive the team, rekindle the winning culture, and lead the Bears to future successes.
The news has sent shockwaves through the Baylor football community and beyond, with fans, alumni, and players eager to see what Rhule will bring to the table in his second tenure with the Bears. The announcement comes at a crucial time for Baylor, which has been facing challenges in recent seasons. While the team has shown flashes of potential, consistency has been elusive, and there has been a palpable sense of yearning for a return to the glory days under Rhule’s leadership.
Matt Rhule’s first stint with the Baylor Bears was a transformative one. When Rhule took over the program in 2017, Baylor was emerging from a tumultuous period, with lingering repercussions from previous scandals. The team was in disarray, struggling to find its identity both on and off the field. However, Rhule’s leadership, along with his meticulous attention to detail and his focus on building a strong team culture, helped Baylor make significant strides. Under his guidance, the Bears went from a struggling program to a 2019 Big 12 Championship contender and a Sugar Bowl appearance.
Rhule’s remarkable turnaround of Baylor’s football program earned him widespread recognition as one of the most promising young coaches in college football. His ability to recruit top talent, motivate players, and instill discipline and toughness was widely praised. His time at Baylor also marked the beginning of a period of consistent success, something the program had long craved.
After leaving Baylor in 2019 to take on a new challenge as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers in the NFL, Rhule’s stock only continued to rise. Despite facing growing pains in the NFL, his time in Carolina demonstrated his resilience and his ability to rebuild struggling franchises. However, after several seasons with the Panthers, Rhule parted ways with the team in 2022, and speculation surrounding his potential return to college football began to swirl.
Now, in 2025, Rhule’s return to Baylor signals a new era of hope and optimism for the Bears. In his first press conference following the announcement, Rhule made it clear that he is back with a singular mission: to lead the Bears back to national prominence. “I am coming back to revive the team and see us win again,” he declared, addressing the media and passionate Baylor supporters. “Baylor has a special place in my heart, and together, we can take this program to heights we’ve never seen before.”
Baylor fans, who fondly remember Rhule’s success and the resilience of his teams, are ecstatic about his return. The Bears’ football program is one of the most storied in the Big 12, but in recent years, it has struggled to find its identity under different coaching regimes. Rhule’s return represents a renewed sense of optimism that Baylor can once again be a contender for the Big 12 title and beyond.
As Rhule sets his sights on rebuilding the Baylor Bears, the road ahead will undoubtedly be challenging, but the excitement and hope surrounding his return are undeniable. With his track record of success and his deep connection to the Baylor community, Rhule’s second stint as head coach promises to be a thrilling new chapter in Baylor
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