Baylor Bears rout Arizona State Sun Devils 55-19 in Tempe

Final Score and Key Performer

The visiting Baylor Bears secured a decisive 55-19 victory over the home Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The contest was defined by the efficiency of Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway, who led the charge with a dominant passing performance.

Lagway completed 25 of 40 passes for 306 yards, throwing four touchdown passes to dismantle the Sun Devils' defense. The final tally reflected Baylor's control throughout the entire contest, leaving the Sun Devils with a 2-2 record while the Bears improved to 4-1.

First Half Dominance

Baylor established an early lead that proved difficult to overcome. Arizona State kicker Carson Smith opened the scoring with a 46-yard field goal, but the Bears responded immediately. Ryelan Morris broke a 63-yard run for a touchdown, followed by a 3-yard pass from Lagway to Tony Livingston.

Baylor extended their advantage in the second quarter when Louis Brown IV caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Lagway. Although Cutter Boley connected with Omarion Miller for a 30-yard score and Rhett Armstrong added a 36-yard field goal, Baylor led 24-13 at the half. Lagway’s precision continued to punish the Sun Devils, while ASU’s Boley finished the half with 304 passing yards and one interception.

Third Quarter Surge

The third quarter saw Baylor pull away significantly. Lagway found Hawkins Polley for a 3-yard touchdown and Jadon Porter for an 8-yard score. The Bears' offense remained relentless, with Caden Knighten capping the period with a 75-yard rushing touchdown.

This stretch of scoring extended Baylor's lead to 45-16 by the end of the third quarter. Arizona State managed only a 36-yard field goal by Carson Smith during this period, unable to stop the momentum of the visiting team. The Sun Devils' running game, led by Kyson Brown with 34 yards on seven carries, failed to gain significant traction against the Baylor defense.

Closing the Game

In the final quarter, Arizona State added a 40-yard field goal by Carson Smith to make it 45-19. However, Baylor closed the game with a pair of scores. DJ Lagway rushed 11 yards for a touchdown, followed by a 23-yard field goal from Rhett Armstrong to seal the 55-19 result.

Gavin Freeman was Baylor's leading receiver with 115 yards on seven catches, while Reed Harris led the Sun Devils with 125 receiving yards. The attendance at the venue was 54,063, watching as Baylor's balanced attack overwhelmed the home team for the remainder of the season's schedule.

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