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

A Decisive Victory for the Bears

The visiting Baylor Bears dismantled the host Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, October 3, 2026, capturing a 55-19 victory at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The decisive performance was anchored by quarterback DJ Lagway, who connected on four touchdown passes to lead the offensive effort.

With 54,063 fans in attendance, the Bears controlled the game from the opening whistle, establishing a lead they would never relinquish. The final score reflects a comprehensive win that improved Baylor’s season record to 4-1, while Arizona State fell to 2-2.

Early Momentum and Scoring Surge

The game opened with a quick strike by the Sun Devils, as Carson Smith kicked a 46-yard field goal to give Arizona State an early 3-0 lead. However, the Bears answered swiftly. Ryelan Morris broke the deadlock with a 63-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a 3-yard pass from Lagway to Tony Livingston, putting Baylor ahead 14-3 by the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter saw Baylor extend their advantage with a 10-yard touchdown pass from Lagway to Louis Brown IV. Although Cutter Boley kept the Sun Devils in the game with a 30-yard strike to Omarion Miller and Smith added a 32-yard field goal, Baylor’s Rhett Armstrong kicked a 36-yard field goal to close out the half with a 24-13 lead.

Third Quarter Dominance

The third quarter proved to be the most explosive period for the visiting team. Lagway found Hawkins Polley for a 3-yard score and Jadon Porter for an 8-yard touchdown, pushing the Bears’ lead to 38-13. Smith responded with a 36-yard field goal for Arizona State, but the Sun Devils’ momentum was halted by Caden Knighten.

Knighten returned a punt or scored on a 75-yard rushing touchdown, a play that scored seven points and extended Baylor’s lead to 45-16. This surge in the middle third of the game effectively sealed the outcome before the final period began.

Final Stretch and Stat Lines

Arizona State managed a final 40-yard field goal by Smith in the fourth quarter, narrowing the deficit to 45-19. Lagway added a 11-yard rushing touchdown for the Bears, and Armstrong kicked a 23-yard field goal to finalize the 55-19 score. Lagway finished the game with 25 of 40 passes for 306 yards and no interceptions, while Ryelan Morris rushed for 84 yards on nine carries.

For the Sun Devils, Cutter Boley completed 25 of 43 passes for 304 yards with one touchdown and one interception, and Reed Harris led the receiving corps with 125 yards.

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