A Decisive Road Win for Baylor
Four touchdown passes from quarterback DJ Lagway proved to be the difference as the visiting Baylor Bears dismantled the Arizona State Sun Devils 55-19 on Saturday at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The final score of 55-19 reflected a dominant performance by the Bears, who improved their record to 4-1 while dropping Arizona State to 2-2.
The game featured 54,063 fans in attendance, witnessing a contest where Baylor controlled the tempo and scoring throughout all four quarters.
Scoring Breakdown and Key Plays
The game unfolded with Baylor establishing an early lead that they never relinquished. In the first quarter, Carson Smith kicked a 46-yard field goal for Arizona State, but Baylor responded with a 63-yard run by Ryelan Morris and a three-yard pass from Lagway to Tony Livingston, ending the period with a 14-3 advantage.
The second quarter saw Baylor extend their lead to 21-3 before Arizona State cut it to 21-13 on a 30-yard pass from Cutter Boley to Omarion Miller. Rhett Armstrong added a 36-yard field goal before halftime, making it 24-13.
Baylor’s offensive surge continued into the third quarter. Lagway connected with Hawkins Polley and Jadon Porter for touchdowns, while Caden Knighten added a 75-yard rushing touchdown. Despite a 36-yard field goal by Carson Smith for the Sun Devils, Baylor led 45-16 entering the fourth quarter.
