A Narrow Victory in Lawrence
The Kansas Jayhawks secured their first Big 12 victory of the season with a thrilling 25-24 win over the visiting Baylor Bears on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The game, played at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas, before an attendance of 32,000, was defined by late-game scoring and critical defensive stops that kept the outcome uncertain until the final whistle.
Scoring Breakdown
Kansas entered the contest as the home team but found themselves trailing for much of the afternoon. Baylor struck first in the opening quarter when Isaiah Marshall threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Carson Bruhn, followed by a kick from Martin Connington. The Bears answered quickly with a one-yard run by Dawson Pendergrass and a kick from Rhett Armstrong to tie the game at 7-7.
The momentum shifted in the third quarter when Baylor’s defense capitalized on a turnover. Devon Jordan returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown, extending the Bears' lead to 14-7. Kansas responded with a 40-yard field goal by Connington to make it 14-10. However, Baylor regained control when DJ Lagway connected with Jayden McGowan on an eight-yard pass, pushing the score to 21-10.
Fourth Quarter Surge
The fourth quarter saw Kansas mount a comeback. Marshall threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Nik McMillan, though a failed two-point conversion attempt left the game at 21-16. Connington added another field goal, narrowing the gap to 21-19. Baylor then kicked a 42-yard field goal by Rhett Armstrong to take a 24-19 lead.
