A Dominant Home Performance
The Baylor Bears secured a decisive 44-3 victory over the Prairie View A&M Panthers on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at McLane Stadium in Waco. The home team controlled the game from the opening kickoff, establishing a commanding lead that they never relinquished. With an attendance of 38,642 fans, the Bears’ offense moved the ball efficiently, while the Panthers struggled to generate consistent offensive pressure.
The final score reflects a significant gap in execution, leaving Baylor with a 1-1 record and Prairie View A&M falling to 1-2 on the season.
First Half Dominance
The game’s trajectory was set immediately in the first quarter. Prairie View A&M struck first when Ethan Eddins connected on a 25-yard field goal, giving the visitors a 3-0 lead. Baylor responded swiftly, tying the game at 3-3 with a 46-yard field goal by Rhett Armstrong.
The momentum then shifted decisively to the home side. Caden Knighten broke the deadlock with a 5-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a 33-yard reception from Jayden McGowan off a pass from Nate Bennett. Baylor led 17-3 at halftime after adding a 22-yard pass to Dre'lon Miller and a 17-yard rushing score by Bennett himself, capped by a 45-yard field goal by Armstrong.
