A Dominant Display in Orlando
The visiting Baylor Bears asserted their control early and never relinquished it, defeating the host UCF Knights with a decisive 41-9 victory on Friday, October 30, 2026. The contest, played at Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, Florida, before an attendance of 45,906, featured a performance from Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway that defined the outcome.
Lagway was efficient and precise, completing 16 of 25 passes for 319 yards. His four touchdown throws were instrumental in building a lead that proved insurmountable for the Knights. The Bears’ offensive rhythm was established in the first quarter, where Lagway connected with Tony Livingston on a 4-yard pass to open the scoring. Rhett Armstrong’s kick extended the advantage to 7-0.
Second Quarter Surge
Baylor continued its momentum into the second period, capitalizing on both passing and ground attacks. Caden Knighten provided a crucial short-yardage push with a 2-yard run, followed by another Armstrong extra point, pushing the score to 14-0. The Knights’ offense struggled to find consistency against Baylor’s defense, managing only field goals from Will Stone.
Stone kicked a 39-yard field goal to put UCF on the board at 14-3, but Baylor responded immediately. Armstrong added two more field goals in the half—a 45-yarder and a 29-yarder—bringing the halftime lead to 20-6 after Stone answered with a 57-yard kick of his own.
Third Quarter Expansion
The Bears doubled their advantage early in the third quarter. Lagway found Livingston again, this time on a 21-yard pass, and Armstrong’s conversion made it 27-6. Baylor’s air attack continued to dissect the UCF secondary when Gavin Freeman hauled in a massive 77-yard touchdown reception.
