Baylor falls to 2-2 after heartbreaker vs. Arizona State
The Baylor Bears dropped their first game of conference play after losing to a game-winning field goal by the Arizona State Sun Devils. In what was expected to be a high-scoring affair, the two high-powered offenses would go under the 59.5 projected point total, with the final score being Arizona State 27, Baylor 24.
Baylor Bears Scoring
K Connor Hawkins - 53-yard field goal
After fumbling on their first drive, the Bears' offense responds with an 11-play 52-yard drive that ends with a 53-yard field goal from kicker Connor Hawkins. 3-3 tie.
QB Sawyer Robertson to WR Kole Wilson - 8-yard passing touchdown
Baylor's offense will get its first touchdown of the day in the second quarter after a 7-play 73-yard drive is capped off by an 8-yard passing touchdown from Sawyer Robertson to Kole Wilson. 10-10 tie.
QB Sawyer Roberton to TE Michael Trigg - 1-yard passing touchdown
The Bears take their first lead of the night by capping off a 10-play 75-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown reception by tight end Michael Trigg. After initially getting contacted short, Trigg would reach over the line for the score. 17-16 Baylor lead.
QB Sawyer Roberton to TE Michael Trigg - 33-yard passing touchdown
Sawyer Robertson hits Michael Trigg for a second touchdown connection, on a 33-yard touchdown reception with less than two minutes remaining to tie the game. 24-24 tie.
Baylor Bears Team Stats
- Total yards: 358
- Passing: 25/39, 251 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: 23 ATT, 107 YDS, 0 TD, 4.7 YPR
- Third down efficiency: 5/12
- Fourth down efficiency: 2/3
- Pass defense: 22/32, 221 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INT
- Run defense: 48 ATT, 179 YDS, 1 TD, 3.7 YPR
- Penalties: 7-87 YDS
Baylor Bears Player Stats
QB Sawyer Robertson: 25/39, 251 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
RB Bryson Washington: 17 ATT, 111 YDS, 6.5 YPR
WR Josh Cameron: 6 REC, 65 YDS, 2 FUM
WR Kole Wilson: 2 REC, 16 YDS, 1 TD, 2 KR, 55 YDS
TE Michael Triggs: 5 REC, 71 YDS, 2 TD
DL Jackie Marshall: 7 TOT, 1 Sack, 2 TFL
S Devyn Bobby: 7 TOT, 0.5 TFL
LB Keaton Thomas: 7 TOT, 0.5 TFL
Next matchup: @ Oklahoma State
To continue conference play, Baylor will travel to Oklahoma State to take on the 1-2 Cowboys who are coming off of an upset loss to Tulsa. After a disappointing loss, the Bears will get the chance to take on a struggling opponent to get back on track in Big 12 play.
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Kyle is a writer for the Baylor Bears on SI. He is a student at the University of New Orleans and studies journalism. He also covers the New Orleans Saints and has previously covered the LSU Tigers football team. Kyle loves all aspects of sports and has used that to pursue a career as a writer.