Lagway’s Four TDs Lead Baylor Past UCF 41-9

Lagway’s Dominant Display

DJ Lagway orchestrated a complete offensive performance, throwing for four touchdowns and 319 yards to lead the Baylor Bears to a commanding 41-9 win over the UCF Knights. The visiting team controlled the pace from the opening drive, utilizing a balanced attack that kept the home defense off balance throughout the contest at Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando.

Lagway connected with multiple targets for scores, including a 21-yard strike to Tony Livingston in the third quarter and a dramatic 77-yard touchdown pass to Gavin Freeman. Freeman finished as Baylor’s top receiver with five catches for 114 yards and one score, while Livingston also contributed two receptions for scores.

The Bears’ ground game provided necessary support, with Ryelan Morris carrying the ball 11 times for 82 yards.

Scoring Breakdown by Quarter

Baylor established early momentum, taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on Tony Livingston’s 4-yard touchdown reception from Lagway, followed by a kick from Rhett Armstrong. The Bears extended their advantage in the second quarter with a Caden Knighten 2-yard rushing touchdown and three field goals by Armstrong: a 45-yarder, a 29-yarder, and another score later in the half.

UCF managed to put points on the board through Will Stone, who kicked a 39-yard field goal and a 57-yard field goal before halftime.

The third quarter saw Baylor pull away significantly. Lagway’s connection with Livingston for a 21-yard touchdown and Freeman’s 77-yard bomb pushed the lead to 27-6. UCF added a 35-yard field goal by Stone to make it 27-9 entering the final period. Baylor closed out the game in the fourth quarter with Matthew Klopfenstein’s 5-yard touchdown catch from Lagway, sealing the 41-9 victory.

Knight Defense Struggles

UCF’s offensive efforts were largely stifled by Baylor’s defense. Alonza Barnett III completed 8 of 16 passes for 133 yards for the Knights. Rocco Marriott provided a spark on the ground with 50 rushing yards on just two carries, while Josh Derry led UCF in receiving with three catches for 70 yards.

The Bears’ defense held UCF to just nine points, limiting their scoring opportunities to field goals throughout the game. The Knights finished with a record of 4-4, while Baylor improved to 5-3 on the season. The game drew an attendance of 45,906 spectators to the Orlando venue.

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