A Dominant Home Performance
The No. 12 BYU Cougars asserted their dominance at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026, defeating the visiting Baylor Bears, 28-7, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. The contest was defined by the multifaceted brilliance of Bear Bachmeier, who became the focal point of the Cougars' offense. With a crowd of 63,008 in attendance, BYU established early control, outscoring Baylor 14-0 in the first quarter and 7-0 in the second. The Cougars' efficient execution left little room for the Bears to mount a comeback, as BYU extended their lead to 21-0 before the halftime break.
Scoring Sequence and Key Plays
The game’s trajectory was set quickly. In the opening period, Bachmeier showcased his rushing ability with an eight-yard touchdown run, followed by a five-yard score, both converted by kicker Matthias Dunn. The Cougars added another seven points in the second quarter when Bachmeier plunged one yard into the end zone, again with a successful kick by Dunn. This early surge gave BYU a commanding 21-0 lead. Baylor remained scoreless for the first three quarters, managing only a 3-yard touchdown pass from DJ Lagway to Matthew Klopfenstein in the fourth quarter, with a kick by Rhett Armstrong cutting the deficit to 21-7. However, the Bears could not close the gap entirely. Bachmeier sealed the victory with a 23-yard passing touchdown to Jojo Phillips, followed by another successful kick from Dunn, bringing the final score to 28-7.
