A Dominant Home Performance
Nate Bennett anchored a dominant offensive display as the Baylor Bears defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers 44-3 on Sunday at McLane Stadium. The home team controlled the tempo throughout the contest, outscoring the visitors 17-3 in the first half alone. With an attendance of 38,642, the crowd witnessed a game that was largely decided before the third quarter began.
Baylor's ability to move the ball efficiently against a struggling Prairie View A&M defense highlighted the gap between the two programs on this day.
Scoring Breakdown
The scoring sequence reflected Baylor's consistency. Prairie View A&M struck first with a 25-yard field goal by Ethan Eddins, but the response was immediate. Rhett Armstrong tied the game with a 46-yard kick, and the Bears then took the lead with a five-yard run by Caden Knighten. The first quarter ended with a 33-yard pass from Bennett to Jayden McGowan, giving Baylor a 17-3 advantage.
In the second quarter, the Bears extended their lead significantly. Dre'lon Miller caught a 22-yard pass from Bennett for a touchdown, followed by Bennett adding a 17-yard run of his own. Armstrong added a 45-yard field goal to close out the half. The third quarter saw McGowan add another 13-yard run, and the fourth quarter concluded with Armstrong's 22-yard kick, sealing the 44-3 final margin.
