Baylor dismantles Arizona State 55-19 in Tempe

A Dominant Road Victory

The visiting Baylor Bears secured a decisive 55-19 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. In front of a crowd of 54,063, Baylor’s offense operated with precision, outscoring the home team by a wide margin to improve their record to 4-1.

Arizona State dropped to 2-2 after the loss, unable to contain the relentless attack from the Bears. The game featured high-scoring quarters for Baylor, who established a commanding lead early and never relinquished control of the contest.

Early Momentum Shifts

Arizona State struck first with a 46-yard field goal by Carson Smith, but Baylor responded swiftly. Ryelan Morris broke a 63-yard run for a touchdown, capping the drive with a successful kick by Rhett Armstrong. Baylor extended their lead late in the first quarter when DJ Lagway connected with Tony Livingston for a three-yard score.

The second quarter saw Baylor add another touchdown via a 10-yard pass to Louis Brown IV, while Arizona State managed a 32-yard field goal and a 30-yard touchdown pass from Cutter Boley to Omarion Miller. Baylor closed the half with a 36-yard field goal by Armstrong, leaving them up 24-13 at the break.

Third Quarter Surge

The third quarter marked the turning point for the Bears. Lagway found Hawkins Polley for a three-yard touchdown and Jadon Porter for an eight-yard score, stretching the lead significantly. Although Carson Smith added a 36-yard field goal for Arizona State, Baylor struck back with a spectacular 75-yard run by Caden Knighten.

This play, followed by Armstrong’s kick, pushed Baylor’s lead to 45-16, effectively deciding the outcome of the game before the final period began.

Final Stretch and Statistics

In the fourth quarter, Arizona State narrowed the gap slightly with a 40-yard field goal by Smith. However, DJ Lagway added to his personal tally with an 11-yard rushing touchdown. Armstrong sealed the victory with a 23-yard field goal, finalizing the 55-19 score.

Lagway led Baylor with 306 passing yards on 25 of 40 attempts and four touchdowns. Ryelan Morris contributed 84 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Gavin Freeman hauled in 115 yards on seven receptions. For Arizona State, Cutter Boley threw for 304 yards with one touchdown and one interception, and Reed Harris led the receiving corps with 125 yards.

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