The No. 22 ranked BYU Cougars faced the Baylor Bears this week while trying to avoid any slip-ups on the road and further climb the rankings with a win during this Week 5 college football showdown. This game kicked off at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (10 a.m. MDT) on Saturday, September 28 with a live broadcast on FS1, and streaming live on demand.
On Saturday morning, Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program will take their unblemished record on the road for an away game in Waco, Texas. The Cougars will battle the Baylor Bears for the chance to improve to 5-0 as they head into the bye week. The game between BYU and Baylor is the first conference road game for BYU. Last year, BYU went 0-5 in conference road games. BYU at Baylor will be broadcast on FS1 and will kickoff at 10 AM Mountain Time. Below is all the information you need to either watch or listen to the game.
This game will only be available to watch on FS1. You can listen to the game on BYU radio or KSL Newsradio.
The Cougars Dominate the First Half
BYU looked like a team that carried all of its momentum from a huge win upset against Kansas State into this week’s matchup with Baylor. After the offense looked great on a 75-yard touchdown drive to open the game, the Cougar defense forced an interception that put the Bears in an early hole.
Jake Retzlaff looked sharp on the first drive of the game. The Cougars redshirt junior QB was a perfect 4-of-4 for 69 yards on the drive. Darius Lassiter caught two balls for 37 yards before Miles Davis reeled in a 26-yard TD reception.
After taking the 7-0 lead, a tipped pass on Baylor’s first play from scrimmage led to a Blake Mangelson interception.
Retzlaff and the Cougar O returned to the attack in the red zone. Enoch Nawahine and Pokaiaua Haunga each received a carry, putting BYU at the goal line.
On 2nd-&-2, Chase Roberts plowed into the end zone for the Cougar’s first rushing score of the day.
BYU controlled the ball for just 6:20 while taking a two-touchdown lead as they looked for the program’s first-ever Big 12 road win.
Baylor Makes a Comeback
The Bears refused to quit fighting. They opened up the second half with a 13 play, 66-yard drive ending with a 15-yard touchdown grab by Ashtyn Hawkins. The Cougar defense struggled mightily in pass coverage.
Baylor converted two key fourth downs on the drive to stay alive, with the Cougar defense struggling mightily in pass coverage.
BYU Holds On for the Win
The Cougars’ strong safety made a game-saving, leaping interception to bury the Bears with under a minute to play. BYU 34, Baylor 28. The victory was clinched by safety Crew Wakley, who played hero in the game’s final minute with a leaping interception to thwart a potential game-winning drive for the Bears.
The Cougars are now 5-0 for the first time since 2021 and currently hold sole possession of first place in the Big 12 heading into a much-needed bye week.
The Big 12 Is Now Cougar Territory
BYU’s victory over Baylor marks a significant milestone for the program, signifying their arrival as a force to be reckoned with in the Big 12. The Cougars have shown that they have the talent and grit to compete with the best teams in the conference. The future looks bright for BYU, and with this victory, they have established themselves as a contender in the Big 12.
BYU’s victory over Baylor wasn’t just a win, it was a statement. The Cougars have shown that they are not just a team that can compete in the Big 12, but one that can dominate. The Cougars’ offense was unstoppable in the first half, racking up 286 yards of offense. The defense, while struggling in the second half, managed to make the crucial stops when needed to secure the victory.
This victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the BYU football program. It is also a testament to the talent of the players on the team. The Cougars are a team that is on the rise, and this victory is just the beginning of what promises to be a great season.
