2024 Baylor Bears football team

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2024 Baylor Bears football
Baylor Athletics logo.svg
Texas Bowl, L 31–44 vs. LSU
Conference Big 12 Conference
Record8–5 (6–3 Big 12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Jake Spavital (1st season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Matt Powledge (2nd season)
Base defense 3–4
Home stadium McLane Stadium
Uniform
Baylor bears football unif.png
Seasons
  2023
2025  
2024 Big 12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 7 Arizona State y$^  7 2   11 3  
No. 15 Iowa State y  7 2   11 3  
No. 13 BYU  7 2   11 2  
No. 25 Colorado  7 2   9 4  
Baylor  6 3   8 5  
TCU  6 3   9 4  
Texas Tech  6 3   8 5  
Kansas State  5 4   9 4  
West Virginia  5 4   6 7  
Kansas  4 5   5 7  
Cincinnati  3 6   5 7  
Houston  3 6   4 8  
Utah  2 7   5 7  
UCF  2 7   4 8  
Arizona  2 7   4 8  
Oklahoma State  0 9   3 9  
Championship: Arizona State 45, Iowa State 19
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2024 Baylor Bears football team represented Baylor University as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by Dave Aranda in his fifth year as their head coach. The Bears played their home games at McLane Stadium located in Waco, Texas.

Contents

Offseason

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end [a]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard [b] K Kicker [c] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker [d] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker [a] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. 1 2 May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Coaching staff changes

NamePositionReasonReplacement
AJ StewardAssistant Head Coach (Running Backs)Not Retained - Accepted Job with Kansas Jayhawks Khenon Hall
Jeff Grimes Offenive Coordinator (Tight Ends)Not Retained - Accepted Job with Kansas Jayhawks Jake Spavital, Jarrett Anderson
Shawn Bell Assistant Coach (Quarterbacks)Accepted job with Houston Cougars Jake Spavital
Dennis JohnsonAssistant Coach (Defensive Line)Accepted job with Baltimore Ravens Inoke Breckterfield
Eric MateosAssistant Coach (Offensive Line)Accepted job with Arkansas Razorbacks Mason Miller
Christian Robinson Assistant Coach (Inside LinebackersAccepted job with Alabama Crimson Tide Jamar Chaney

Transfers

Departing

NamePos.HeightWeightNew school
Blake ShapenQB6'0"206 Mississippi State
R.J. MartinezQB5'11"216 Texas State
Qualan JonesRB5'10"242 Stephen F. Austin
Drake DabneyTE6'5"248 TCU
Jake RobertsTE6'5"248 Oklahoma
Armani WinfieldWR6'2"205 Colorado State
Jordan NaborsWR5'11"190Stephen F. Austin
Javin GibpsonWR6'3"208 Abilene Christian
George MaileIOL6'3"305 Utah State
Elijah EllisOT6'6"307 Marshall
Bryce SimpsonIOL6'5"304 Butler Community College (JUCO)
Tim DawnIOL6'2"315 Arkansas
Tony AnwaywuEDGE6'2"249Stephen F. Austin
Hakeem VanceLB6'1"215--
Alfonzo AllenS5'11"194 Florida

Incoming

NamePos.HeightWeightHometownPrev. school
Colton ThomassonOT6'8320 Spring Branch, TX Texas A&M
Sidney FugarOT6'5325 Oakdale, CT South Carolina
Lorando JohnsonCB6'0195 Lancaster, TX Arkansas
Elinus Noel IIIDL6'2330 New Orleans, LA Texas Southern
Colin TruettIOL6'3287 Lebanon, OH Chattanooga
JaQues EvansEDGE6'2250 Dublin, GA Western Kentucky
Steve LintonEDGE6'5235Dublin, GA Texas Tech
Jamaal BellWR5'10171 Lancaster, CA Nevada
Michael Trigg TE6'3240 Tampa, FL Ole Miss
Kurt Danneker [a] IOL6'4332 Williamsport, PA Ohio
Kendrick SimpkinsS6'0196 Montgomery, AL Western Kentucky
Ashtyn HawkinsWR5'10170 DeSoto, TX Texas State
Cameren JenkinsS6'1185 Lewisville, TX UNLV
RaRa DillworthLB6'2195 Kernersville, NC East Carolina
Omar AigbedionIOL6'8308 Katy, TX Montana State
Dequan FinnQB6'2205 Detroit, MI Toledo

[1]

Recruiting

College recruiting information
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Alex Foster
Defensive Line
Greenville, MS St. Joseph Catholic School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)292 lb (132 kg)Jul 4, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Joshua Lair
Safety
Missouri City, TX Thurgood Marshall High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)Feb 7, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Joseph Dodds
Running Back
El Maton, TX Tidehaven Junior/Senior High 5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m)205 lb (93 kg)Jun 21, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Tonga Lolohea
Defensive Line
Tyler, TX Tyler Junior College 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)310 lb (140 kg)Dec 18, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jadon Porter
Wide Receiver
Lorena, TX Lorena High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)196 lb (89 kg)Apr 23, 2022 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Kris Wokomah
Safety
Arlington, TX Bowie High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)193 lb (88 kg)Jun 14, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Brock Jackson
EDGE
Lumberton, TX Lumberton High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)245 lb (111 kg)Feb 9, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Kyland Reed
Linebacker
Arlington, TX Mansfield Summit High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)210 lb (95 kg)Jun 27, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Mason Dossett
Safety
Missouri City, TX Ridge Point High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 lb (82 kg)Jun 9, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Tristan Santoro
Offensive Tackle
Shreveport, LA Evangelical Christian Academy6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)271 lb (123 kg)Jun 25, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Kyler Beaty
Cornerback
Comanche, TX Comanche High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)170 lb (77 kg)Aug 5, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Keaton Thomas
Linebacker
Jacksonville, FL Northeast Mississippi Community College 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)230 lb (100 kg)Dec 10, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Koltin Sieracki
Interior Offensive Line
The Woodlands, TX The Woodlands High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)300 lb (140 kg)Jan 31, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Nate Bennett
Quarterback
Westlake Village, CA Oaks Christian High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)160 lb (73 kg)May 18, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Ka'Marii Landers
Interior Offensive Line
Dearborn, MI Copiah-Lincoln Community College 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)300 lb (140 kg)Jul 31, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Connor Hawkins
Kicker
Liberty Hill, TX Liberty Hill High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)Aug 4, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg

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Preseason

Big 12 media poll

The Big 12 media poll was released on July 2nd. The Bears were predicted to finish 12th in the conference.

Media poll
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Utah906 (20)
2Kansas State889 (19)
3Oklahoma State829 (14)
4Kansas772 (5)
5Arizona762 (3)
6Iowa State661
7West Virginia581
8UCF551
9Texas Tech532
10TCU436
11Colorado400
12Baylor268
13BYU215
14Cincinnati196
15Houston157
16Arizona State141

[5]

Coaching staff

The Bears are coached by Dave Aranda, his fifth year in the program. Notable new additions to the staff included Khenon Hall, Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach, and Jake Spavital, Offensive Coordinator.

NamePositionSeasons at Baylor
Dave Aranda Head coach 5th
Khenon HallAssociate head coach and running backs coach1st
Jake Spavital Offensive coordinator 1st
Matt Powledge Defensive coordinator 3rd
Jarrett Anderson Tight ends coach1st
Dallas Baker Wide receivers coach3rd
Inoke Breckterfield Defensive line coach1st
Jamar Chaney Inside linebackers coach1st
Caleb Collins Outside linebackers coach4th
Kevin Curtis Cornerbacks coach3rd
Mason Miller Offensive line coach1st
Jeff GrigusChief of staff3rd

[6]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 316:00 p.m.No. 21 (FCS) Tarleton State * ESPN+ W 45–342,272
September 72:30 p.m.at No. 11 Utah [b] * FOX L 12–2352,827
September 146:30 p.m. Air Force *
  • McLane Stadium
  • Waco, TX
FS1 W 31–346,212
September 217:00 p.m.at Colorado FOXL 31–38 OT52,794
September 2811:00 a.m.No. 22 BYU
  • McLane Stadium
  • Waco, TX
FS1L 28–3439,583
October 56:30 p.m.at No. 16 Iowa State FOXL 21–4361,500
October 193:00 p.m.at Texas Tech ESPN2 W 59–3560,229
October 262:30 p.m. Oklahoma State Dagger-14-plain.png
  • McLane Stadium
  • Waco, TX
ESPN+W 38–2844,987
November 27:00 p.m. TCU
ESPN2W 37–3444,171
November 163:00 p.m.at West Virginia ESPN2W 49–3552,376
November 236:00 p.m.at Houston FS1W 20–1034,166
November 3011:00 a.m. Kansas
  • McLane Stadium
  • Waco, TX
ESPN2W 45–1736,585
December 312:30 p.m.vs. LSU *
ESPNL 31–4459,940

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Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP RVRV
Coaches RV
CFP Not releasedNot released

Personnel

2024 Baylor Bears football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
TE 1 Michael Trigg Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 4Monaray BaldwinSr
WR 6Ashtyn HawkinsGS
QB 7 Dequan Finn GS
WR 11Ketron Jackson Jr.Sr
TE 12Kelsey JohnsonJr
QB 13 Sawyer Robertson Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 14Nate BennettFr
WR 16Hal PresleySr
WR 17Jonah Burton Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 17Cade Tessier Redshirt.svg  Fr
QB 18Brayson McHenry Redshirt.svg  So
RB 20Jamaal BellGS
WR 22Isaiah DavisGS
RB 27Joseph DoddsFr
RB 29 Richard Reese Jr
RB 30 Bryson Washington Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 34Josh Cameron Redshirt.svg  Jr
RB 35Dawson PendergrassSo
RB 37Joseph HagmanSo
TE 43Gavin YatesSr
OL 53Campbell BarringtonSr
OL 57Wes Tucker Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 58Gavin ByersGS
OL 61Cayden Tone Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 62Ryan Lengyel Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 63Wyatt SwanerFr
OL 64Ka'Marii Landers Redshirt.svg  So
OL 65Sean Thomkins Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 66Koltin SierakiFr
OL 68Omar AigbedionJr
OL 69Sidney Fugar Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 72Coleton Price Redshirt.svg  So
OL 73Colin TruettGS
OL 74Kaden Sieracki Redshirt.svg  So
OL 76Isaiah Robinson Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 79Alvin Ebosele Redshirt.svg  So
WR 80Jackson BairdFr
WR 81Seth WellerJr
TE 82Cody Mladenka Redshirt.svg  So
WR 83Jadon PorterFr
WR 84Cameron Bonner Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 85Matthew KlopfensteinSo
TE 86Hawkins Polley Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 88Micah GiffordSo
WR 89Daniel EdeniFr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DL 0Jackie Marshall Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 2Matt JonesGS
S 3Devyn BobbyJr
OLB 5Garmon RandolphGS
CB 8Caden JenkinsSo
DL 9Treven Ma'ae Redshirt.svg  Sr
OLB 10Steve LintonGS
LB 11Keaton Thomas Redshirt.svg  So
CB 12Kyler BeatyFr
CB 13Isaiah Dunson Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 14Josh LairFr
S 14Carl Williams IVSo
S 16Kendrick SimpkinsGS
CB 18Lorando Johnson Redshirt.svg  Sr
S 20Devin Lemear Redshirt.svg  Jr
CB 21Chateau Reed Redshirt.svg  Sr
CB 22Reggie Bush II Redshirt.svg  So
S 23Cameren JenkinsSo
S 24Corey Gordon Jr. Redshirt.svg  So
CB 25Levar Thornton Jr. Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 26Christian CunninghamFr
CB 27Tevin Williams Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 29Kris WokomahFr
S 30Michael Allen Redshirt.svg  So
S 31Mason DossettFr
LB 32Carmello Jones Redshirt.svg  So
S 33DJ ColemanSo
CB 34MJ Artmore Jr Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 36Rara DillworthSr
CB 37Tay'Shawn Wilson Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 38Jacob Redding Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 39Michael Mastrodicasa Redshirt.svg  Jr
OLB 40Kyler Jordan Redshirt.svg  So
LB 41Brooks Miller Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 42Jeremy Evans Redshirt.svg  So
LB 44Josh White Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 45Kyland ReedFr
OLB 46JaQues EvansGS
S 47Caleb Parker Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 49Trey Laurance Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 50Kaian Roberts-Day Redshirt.svg  So
OLB 52Corey Kelly Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 53Ronnie Mageo Redshirt.svg  So
DL 54David Marshall Jr. Redshirt.svg  Sr
OLB 56Brock JacksonFr
OLB 57Prince Ugoh Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 58Jaden Maronen Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 59Devonte Tezino Redshirt.svg  So
DL 90Brendan BettSo
DL 91Trey WilsonSo
DL 92Trent Thomas Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 93DJ Kalu Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 94Caden BoenigFr
DL 95Alex FosterFr
DL 96Tonga Lolohea Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 97Cooper Lanz Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 98Elinus Noel IIISr
DL 99Caleb JamesSr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
LS 26Garrison Grimes Redshirt.svg  Jr
LS 93Dylan SchaubSo
P 94Palmer WilliamsSo
K 96Connor HawkinsFr
K 97Hayden Arnold Redshirt.svg  Fr
K 98Isaiah Hankins Redshirt.svg  Jr
K 99Jack StoneJr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster

Game summaries

vs. No. 21 (FCS) Tarleton State

Game One – No. 21 (FCS) Tarleton State Texans (1–0) vs Baylor Bears (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 21 (FCS) Texans00303
Bears21771045

at McLane StadiumWaco, TX

  • Date: Saturday August 31, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 PM CST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 89 °F (32 °C)
  • Game attendance: 42,272
  • Referee: Cravonne Barrett
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Pete Souza (play-by-play) and Brad Hopkins (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:37) BAY - Dequan Finn 39-yard rush (Isaiah Hankins kick) Drive: 5 Plays, 66 Yards, 1:23.Bears 7-0
  • (4:52) BAY - Ashtyn Hawkins 32-yard reception from Dequan Finn (Isaiah Hankins Kick) Drive: 5 Plays, 46 Yards, 2:09Bears 14-0
  • (4:12) BAY - Keaton Thomas 35-yard interception return (Isaiah Hankins kick) Bears 21-0
Second quarter
  • (9:59) BAY - Dawson Pendergrass 1-yard rush (Isaiah Hankins kick) Drive: 9 Plays, 66 Yards, 2:50Bears 28-0
Third quarter
  • (11:23) TAR - Adrian Guzman 34-yard Field Goal Drive: 8 Plays, 58 Yards, 2:24Bears 28-3
  • (8:11) BAY - Michael Trigg 19-yard reception from Dequan Finn (Isaiah Hankins kick) Drive: 7 Plays, 63 Yards, 3:08Bears 35-3
Fourth quarter
  • (9:37) BAY - Isaiah Hankins 39-yard Field Goal Drive: 8 Plays, 22 Yards, 2:40Bears 38-3
  • (3:51) BAY - Ketron Jackson Jr. 30-yard reception from Sawyer Robertson Drive: 9 Plays, 83 Yards, 3:13Bears 45-3
StatisticsTARBAY
First downs924
Total yards181442
Rushing yards101164
Passing yards80278
Passing: Comp–Att–Int7-15-118-28-2
Time of possession31:2028:40
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Tarleton StatePassingDaniel Greek7/13, 80 Yards
RushingKayvon Britten13 Carries, 68 Yards
ReceivingDarius Cooper2 Receptions, 44 Yards
BaylorPassing Dequan Finn 14/22, 192 Yards, 2 TD
Rushing Richard Reese 18 Carries, 78 Yards
ReceivingKetron Jackson Jr.2 Receptions, 69 Yards, TD

at No. 11 Utah

Game Two – Baylor Bears (1–0) at No. 11 Utah Utes (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears039012
No. 11 Utes1760023

at Rice-Eccles StadiumSalt Lake City, UT

Game information
First quarter
  • (8:37) UTAH – Money Parks 28-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 2:10; Utah 7-0)
  • (8:17) UTAH – Micah Bernard 2-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 1 play, 3 yards, 0:13; Utah 14-0)
  • (0:48) UTAH – Cole Becker 30-yard kick (Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 5:52; Utah 17-0)
Second quarter
  • (5:21) UTAH – Tao Johnson 77-yard return of blocked field goal (2 point conversion failed) (Drive: 8 plays, 13 yards, 3:03; Utah 23-0)
  • (0:00) BAYLOR – Isaiah Hankins 44-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 46 yards, 0:29; Utah 23-3)
Third quarter
  • (6:23) BAYLOR – Isaiah Hankins 39-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 5:37; Utah 23-6)
  • (0:53) BAYLOR – Josh Cameron 47-yard pass from Dequan Finn (2 point conversion failed) (Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:54; Utah 23-12)
Fourth quarter

No scoring

StatisticsBAYUTAH
First downs1215
Total yards223292
Rushing yards108170
Passing yards115122
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–21–012–23–0
Time of possession25:3734:23
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BaylorPassing Dequan Finn 9/21, 115 yards, TD
RushingDawson Pendergrass9 carries, 69 yards
ReceivingJosh Cameron2 receptions, 59 yards, TD
UtahPassing Cameron Rising 8/14, 92 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Micah Bernard 19 carries, 118 yards
ReceivingMoney Parks3 receptions, 80 yards, TD

vs Air Force

Air Force Falcons (1–1) vs Baylor Bears (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Falcons03003
Bears3317831

at McLane Stadium • Waco, TX

  • Date: September 14, 2024
  • Game time: 6:30 PM CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 94 °F (34 °C)
  • Game attendance: 46,212
  • Referee: Nolan Dumas
  • TV announcers (FS1): Alex Faust (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsAFABAY
First downs1220
Total yards218478
Rushing yards193230
Passing yards25248
Passing: Comp–Att–Int2-8-118-24-0
Time of possession33:5826:02
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Air ForcePassingJosh Johnson1/2, 18 Yards
RushingCade Harris8 Carries, 71 Yards
ReceivingTre Robertson1 Reception, 18 Yards
BaylorPassing Sawyer Robertson 18/24, 248 Yards
Rushing Bryson Washington 12 Carries, 106 Yards, 1 TD
ReceivingAshtyn Hawkins4 Receptions, 81 Yards

at Colorado

Baylor Bears (2–1) at Colorado Buffaloes (2–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Bears32107031
Buffaloes71077738

at Folsom FieldBoulder, CO

  • Date: September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 62 °F (17 °C), NW 9 mph
  • Game attendance: 52,794
  • Referee: Mike McCabe
  • TV announcers (FOX): Connor Onion (play-by-play) and Mark Helfrich (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:13) BAY – Isaiah Hankins 32-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 2:02, Baylor 3-0)
  • (1:56) COL – Shedeur Sanders 2-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:17, Colorado 7-3)
Second quarter
  • (14:26) BAY – Monaray Baldwin 30-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:30, Baylor 10-7)
  • (6:55) COL – Alejandro Mata 43-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:41, Tied 10-10)
  • (6:44) BAY – Jamaal Bell 100-yard kickoff return, Isaiah Hankins kick (Baylor 17-10)
  • (4:19) BAY – Sawyer Robertson 45-yard run, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:25, Baylor 24-10)
  • (0:50) COL – Omarion Miller 58-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 1:48, Baylor 24-17)
Third quarter
  • (1:00) COL – Micah Welch 2-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:28, Tied 24-24)
Fourth quarter
  • (5:43) BAY – Hal Presley 24-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 3:29, Baylor 31-24)
  • (0:00) COL – LaJohntay Wester 43-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 2:16, Tied 31-31)
Overtime
  • (0:00) COL – Micah Welch 1-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards, 0:00, Colorado 38-31)
StatisticsBAYCOL
First downs1524
Total yards314432
Rushing yards16692
Passing yards148341
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–20–025–41–0
Time of possession23:5236:08
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BaylorPassing Sawyer Robertson 11/21, 148 yards, 2 TD
RushingSawyer Robertson9 carries, 82 yards, TD
ReceivingHal Presley2 receptions, 43 yards, TD
ColoradoPassing Shedeur Sanders 25/41, 341 yards, 2 TD
RushingIsaiah Augustave12 carries, 41 yards
Receiving Travis Hunter 7 receptions, 130 yards

vs No. 22 BYU

No. 22 BYU Cougars (4–0) vs Baylor Bears (2–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 22 Cougars21103034
Bears777728

at McLane Stadium • Waco, TX

  • Date: September 28, 2024
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 79 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 39,583
  • Referee: Kevin Mar
  • TV announcers (FS1): Alex Faust (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsBYUBAY
First downs2021
Total yards367387
Rushing yards15163
Passing yards216324
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17-32-227-48-2
Time of possession31:0428:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BYUPassing Jake Retzlaff 17-31, 216 Yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingJake Retzlaff6 Carries, 53 Yards, TD
ReceivingDarius Lassiter8 Receptions, 120 Yards, TD
BaylorPassing Sawyer Robertson 27-48, 324 Yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingBryson Washington13 Carries, 31 Yards
ReceivingJosh Cameron7 Receptions, 125 Yards, 2 TD

at No. 16 Iowa State

Baylor Bears (2–3) at No. 16 Iowa State Cyclones (4–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears777021
No. 16 Cyclones316141043

at Jack Trice StadiumAmes, IA

  • Date: October 5, 2024
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 83 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 61,500
  • Referee: Tutashinda Salaam
  • TV announcers (FOX): Tim Brando (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst), and Josh Sims (sideline reporter)
  • Box Score Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • (6:32) BAY – Josh Cameron 4 Yd pass from Sawyer Robertson (Isaiah Hankins Kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 84 yards, 2:44; Baylor 7–0)
  • (3:19) ISU - Kyle Konrardy 45 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:13; Baylor 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (13:46) BAY - Michael Trigg 8 Yd pass from Sawyer Robertson (Isaiah Hankins Kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:33; Baylor 14-3)
  • (10:34) ISU - Kyle Konrardy 38 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 3:12; Baylor 14-6)
  • (6:10) ISU - Benjamin Brahmer 10 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Kyle Konrardy PAT failed) (Drive: 5 plays, 84 yards, 2:27; Baylor 14-12)
  • (4:46) ISU - Caden Matson 25 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Kyle Konrardy Kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 13 yards, 1:24; Iowa State 19-14)
Third quarter
  • (12:55) BAY - Ketron Jackson Jr. 25 Yd pass from Sawyer Robertson (Isaiah Hankins Kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:05; Baylor 21-19)
  • (10:33) ISU - Jaylon Jackson 10 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:22; Iowa State 26-21)
  • (0:40) ISU - Jayden Higgins 11 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Kyle Konrardy Kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:08; Iowa State 33-21)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:31) ISU - Jaylon Jackson 20 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards, 2:41; Iowa State 40-21)
  • (2:16) ISU - Kyle Konrardy 22 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 8:41; Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 8:11; Iowa State 43-21)
StatisticsBAYISU
First downs2127
Total yards337542
Rushing yards79265
Passing yards258277
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–44–116–25–1
Time of possession24:0635:54
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BaylorPassingSawyer Robertson25/44, 258 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingBryson Washington8 carries, 28 yards
ReceivingKetron Jackson Jr.5 receptions, 66 yards, TD
Iowa StatePassing Rocco Becht 16/25, 277 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJaylon Jackson15 carries, 107 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Jayden Higgins 8 receptions, 116 yards, TD

at Texas Tech (rivalry)

Baylor Bears (2–4) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (5–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears717142159
Red Raiders7771435

at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell FieldLubbock, TX

Game information
First quarter
  • BAY – Bryson Washington 1-yard run (Isaiah Hankins kick), 5:54. Bears 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 0:51.
  • TTU – Caleb Douglas 12-yard pass from Behren Morton (Gino Garcia kick), 1:47. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 4:07.
Second quarter
  • BAY – Bryson Washington 1-yard run (Isaiah Hankins kick), 11:44. Bears 14–7. Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:08.
  • BAY – Isaiah Hankins 31-yard field goal, 10:30. Bears 17–7. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:02.
  • TTU – Caleb Douglas 20-yard pass from Jalin Conyers (Reese Burkhardt kick), 1:54. Bears 17–14. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:18.
  • BAY – Josh Cameron 6-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson (Isaiah Hankins kick), 0:04. Bears 24–14. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 1:50.
Third quarter
  • TTU – Tahj Brooks 31-yard run (Gino Garcia kick), 11:15. Bears 24–21. Drive: 7 plays, 86 yards, 3:01.
  • BAY – Josh Cameron 11-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson (Isaiah Hankins kick), 6:17. Bears 31–21. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:58.
  • BAY – Hal Presley 35-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson (Isaiah Hankins kick), 3:08. Bears 38–21. Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards, 0:53.
Fourth quarter
  • BAY – Monaray Baldwin 24-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson (Isaiah Hankins kick), 13:02. Bears 45–21. Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 2:01.
  • BAY – Josh Cameron 12-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson (Isaiah Hankins kick), 9:41. Bears 52–21. Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 2:19.
  • TTU – J'Koby Williams 18-yard pass from Behren Morton (pass failed), 6:31. Bears 52–27. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:10.
  • BAY – Dequan Finn 34-yard run (Isaiah Hankins kick), 5:40. Bears 59–27. Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 0:50.
  • TTU – Caleb Douglas 7-yard pass from Behren Morton (Behren Morton pass to Josh Kelly), 2:01. Bears 59–35. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:39.
StatisticsBAYTTU
First downs2329
Total yards529455
Rushing yards255149
Passing yards274306
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–32–034–50–1
Time of possession24:0735:53
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BaylorPassingSawyer Robertson21/32, 274 yards, 5 TD
RushingBryson Washington10 carries, 116 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJosh Cameron6 receptions, 75 yards, 3 TD
Texas TechPassing Behren Morton 33/49, 286 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing Tahj Brooks 25 carries, 125 yards, TD
ReceivingCaleb Douglas9 receptions, 99 yards, 3 TD

vs Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State Cowboys (3–4) vs Baylor Bears (3–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cowboys3143828
Bears31471438

at McLane Stadium • Waco, TX

  • Date: October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 87 °F (31 °C)
  • Game attendance: 44,987
  • Referee: Michael VanderVelde
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Ted Emrich (play-by-play) and Charles Arbuckle (analyst)
  • Box Score Recap
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsOKSTBAY
First downs2522
Total yards433565
Rushing yards74343
Passing yards359222
Passing: Comp–Att–Int28-42-111-20-1
Time of possession35:0124:59
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Oklahoma StatePassing Alan Bowman 28/42, 359 Yards, TD, INT
Rushing Ollie Gordon II 18 Carries, 77 Yards, TD
Receiving Brennan Presley 15 Receptions, 183 Yards, TD
BaylorPassing Sawyer Robertson 11-19, 222 Yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingDawson Pendergrass6 Carries, 142 Yards, TD
ReceivingAshtyn Hawkins4 Receptions, 74 Yards, TD

vs TCU (rivalry)

TCU Horned Frogs (5–3) vs Baylor Bears (4–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Horned Frogs71010734
Bears7671737

at McLane Stadium • Waco, TX

  • Date: November 2, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 76 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 44,171
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Couzens (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst) and Stormy Buonantony (sideline)
  • Box Score Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • (6:42) TCU – Jordyn Bailey 8-yard Pass from Josh Hoover, (Kyle Lemmerman Kick) Horned Frogs 7–0.Drive: 7 plays, 95 yards, 3:01.
  • (1:48) BAY – Bryson Washington 8-yard Rush (Isaiah Hankins Kick) Tied 7-7.Drive: 10 Plays, 65 yards, 4:54.
Second quarter
  • (8:41) BAY – Bryson Washinton 40-yard Rush (Isaiah Hankins Kick NO GOOD) Bears 13-7.Drive: 4 Plays, 64 yards, 2:00
  • (:50) TCU – Josh Hoover 1-yard Rush (Kyle Lemmerman Kick) Horned Frogs 17-13Drive: 11 Plays, 68 Yards, 3:36.
Third quarter
  • (5:18) TCU – Kyle Lemmerman 47-yard Field Goal Bears 13-10Drive: 8 Plays, 47 yards, 3:23.
  • (5:09) BAY – Dawson Pendergrass 1-yard Rush (Isaiah Hankins Kick) Tied 20-20Drive: 9 Plays, 75 Yards, 3:55
  • (:23) TCU – Jack Bech 6-yard Pass from Savion Willaims (Kyle Lemmerman Kick) Horned Frogs 27-20Drive: 9 Plays, 75 Yards, 4:46
Fourth quarter
  • (14:03) BAY – Bryson Washington 35-yard Rush (Isaiah Hankins Kick) Tied 27-27Drive: 5 Plays, 75 Yards, 1:20
  • (4:54) BAY – Bryson Washington 1-yard Rush (Isaiah Hankins Kick) Bears 34-27Drive: 13 Plays, 81 Yards, 5:28
  • (1:55) TCU – Jack Bech 24-yard Pass from Josh Hoover (Kyle Lemmerman Kick) Tied 34-34Drive: 8 Plays, 75 Yards, 2:59
  • (:00) BAY – Isaiah Hankins 33-yard Field Goal Bears 37-34Drive: 11 Plays, 59 Yards, 1:55
StatisticsTCUBAY
First downs2531
Total yards444499
Rushing yards105257
Passing yards339242
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26–35–019–34–0
Time of possession31:3528:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TCUPassing Josh Hoover 25/34, 333 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Savion Williams 8 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingSavion Williams8 receptions, 92 yards
BaylorPassing Sawyer Robertson 19/34, 242 yards
RushingBryson Washington26 carries, 196 yards, 4 TD
ReceivingJosh Cameron4 receptions, 59 yards

at West Virginia

Baylor Bears (5–4) at West Virginia Mountaineers (5–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears142101449
Mountaineers7210735

at Milan Puskar StadiumMorgantown, WV

  • Date: November 16, 2024
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 51 °F (11 °C)
  • Game attendance: 52,306
  • Referee: Luke Richmond
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (analyst) and Dawn Davenport (sideline)
  • Box Score Recap
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsBAYWVU
First downs2629
Total yards512499
Rushing yards183262
Passing yards329237
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26-36-019-39-1
Time of possession28:0731:53
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BaylorPassing Sawyer Robertson 26/36, 329 Yards, 3 TD
RushingBryson Washington18 Carries, 123 Yards, 3 TD
ReceivingJosh Cameron5 Receptions, 101 Yards, TD
West VirginiaPassing Garrett Greene 19/39, 237 Yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingGarrett Greene22 Carries, 129 Yards, 2 TD
ReceivingHudson Clement3 Receptions, 71 Yards

at Houston (rivalry)

Baylor Bears (6–4) at Houston Cougars (4–6) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears7100320
Cougars700310

at TDECU StadiumHouston, TX

  • Date: November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind: SE 12 miles per hour (19 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 34,166
  • Referee: Henry Johns
  • TV announcers (FS1): Connor Onion (play-by-play) and Spencer Tillman (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (6:11) BAY – Sawyer Robertson 5-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 5:20; Baylor 7–0)
  • (0:32) HOU – Jeremiah Wilson 41-yard interception, Jack Martin kick (Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (9:50) BAY – Ashtyn Hawkins 23-yard pass from Sawyer Robertson, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 5:35; Baylor 14–7)
  • (0:00) BAY – Isaiah Hankins 45-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 6:03; Baylor 17–7)
Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter
  • (14:52) HOU – Jack Martin 24-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 6:13; Baylor 17–10)
  • (4:24) BAY – Isaiah Hankins 50-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:58; Baylor 20–10)
StatisticsBAYHOU
First downs2014
Total yards325239
Rushing yards12192
Passing yards204147
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–23–214–25–3
Time of possession34:5225:08
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BaylorPassingSawyer Robertson15/23, 204 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
RushingBryson Washington28 carries, 113 yards
Receiving Michael Trigg 4 receptions, 96 yards, TD
HoustonPassing Zeon Chriss 13/24, 126 yards, 3 INT
RushingRe'Shaun Sanford II8 carries, 37 yards
ReceivingStephon Johnson3 receptions, 54 yards

vs Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks (5–6) vs Baylor Bears (7–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Jayhawks737017
Bears71421345

at McLane Stadium • Waco, TX

  • Date: November 30, 2024
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather: 52 °F (11 °C)
  • Game attendance: 36,585
  • Referee: Kevin Boitmann
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Steve Addazio (analyst) and Tori Petry (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsKUBAY
First downs1932
Total yards491603
Rushing yards211293
Passing yards280310
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12-23-223-31-0
Time of possession25:3650:58
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
KansasPassingJalon Daniels12-23, 280 Yards, 2 INT
RushingDavin Neal20 Carries, 133 Yards, TD
ReceivingQuentin Skinner3 Receptions, 77 Yards
BaylorPassingSawyer Robertson23-31, 310 Yards, 4 TD
RushingBryson Washington28 Carries, 192 Yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMonaray Baldwin7 Receptions, 119 Yards, 2 TD

vs. LSU (Texas Bowl)

2024 Texas Bowl
LSU Tigers (8–4) vs Baylor Bears (8–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears0177731
Tigers142001044

at NRG StadiumHouston, TX

  • Date: Tuesday December 31, 2024
  • Game time: 2:30 PM CST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV: ESPN
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:31) LSU – Trey'Dez Green 10 yard pass from Garrett Nussmeier, Damian Ramos kick (Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 6:22; LSU 7–0)
  • (6:40) LSU – Davhon Keys 41 yard interception return (Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 1:51; LSU 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (14:54) BAY – Josh Cameron 21 yard pass from Sawyer Robertson, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 1:22; LSU 14–7)
  • (12:16) LSU – Chris Hilton Jr. 41 yard pass from Garrett Nussmeier, Damian Ramos kick (Drive: 5 plays, 81 yards, 2:30; LSU 21–7)
  • (8:46) LSU – Trey'Dez Green 1 yard pass from Garrett Nussmeier, Damian Ramos kick (Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 1:30; LSU 28–7)
  • (1:41) BAY – Dawson Pendergrass 1 yard run, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 1:37; LSU 28–14)
  • (1:28) LSU – Zavion Thomas 95 yard kickoff return, Damian Ramos PAT failed (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 1:37; LSU 34–14)
  • (0:00) BAY – Isaiah Hankins 23 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 1:28; LSU 34–17)
Third quarter
  • (6:21) BAY – Ashtyn Hawkins 4 yard pass from Sawyer Robertson, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:34; LSU 34–24)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:56) LSU – Josh Williams 4 yard run, Damian Ramos kick (Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 3:05; LSU 41–24)
  • (9:46) LSU – Damian Ramos 43 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, 2:20; LSU 44–24)
  • (6:20) BAY – Dawson Pendergrass 3 yard run, Isaiah Hankins kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:26; LSU 44–31)
StatisticsBAYLSU
First downs3120
Total yards507418
Rushing yards62114
Passing yards445304
Passing: Comp–Att–Int30-51-124-34-1
Time of possession30:2229:38
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BaylorPassingSawyer Robertson30/51, 445 yard, 2 TD, INT
RushingDawson Pendergrass21 carries, 63 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJosh Cameron8 receptions, 111 yards, TD
LSUPassingGarrett Nussmeier24/34, 304 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingCaden Durham13 carries, 60 yards
ReceivingChris Hilton4 receptions, 113 yards, TD

Notes

  1. Injured ACL before season; retired from football before playing a game
  2. Although both Baylor and Utah were 2024 members of the Big 12, this game did not count in conference standings due to the game being scheduled before Utah joined the Big 12.

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