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Cougars face Baylor in key road test – Deseret News
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Cougars face Baylor in key road test – Deseret News

The Deseret News has live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and Baylor. Check back often for updates throughout the game.

Second quarter

9:32 — BYU’s defense has been the biggest storyline of the season, but today it’s the offense that’s making waves.

Jake Retzlaff threw another touchdown on a 44-yard deep bomb to Darius Lassiter for a fourth straight scoring drive for the Cougars. BYU 28, Baylor 7.

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Retzlaff has been brilliant so far, going 10-of-13 for 159 yards and a 230.4 rating.

First quarter

BYU 21, Baylor 7

0:03 — The Bears still have a long way to go, but at least they found the scoreboard.

Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson scored a touchdown on a 20-yard keeper to cut the deficit to 14 points. BYU 21, Baylor 7.

Robertson’s score marks the first touchdown BYU has surrendered against a Power 4 opponent all season.

3:39 – Can you say ‘dominance’?

Jake Retzlaff further fueled the rout with a 17-yard dash to the end zone for BYU’s third touchdown of the first quarter. BYU 21, Baylor 0.

The Cougars have now scored on each of their first three possessions for the first time since 2022 at USF.

8:26 — BYU seemingly can’t be stopped.

Four plays after Mangelson’s heroics, Jake Retzlaff found Chase Roberts on a short goal-line throw, giving the Cougars a two-score lead. BYU 14, Baylor 0.

10:37 – For the second week in a row, a BYU defensive lineman has grabbed an interception.

On Baylor’s first play of the day, John Nelson batted a pass from Sawyer Robertson into the air for Blake Mangelson to pluck an unlikely takeaway. BYU 7, Baylor 0.

The Cougars have now forced turnovers in every game this season.

10:52 — The Cougars couldn’t have asked for a better start to the game.

Jake Retzlaff connected with Miles Davis for a 26-yard touchdown reception on BYU’s first possession, capping a seven-play, 75-yard drive to open the game. BYU 7, Baylor 0.

Retzlaff now has 10 touchdown passes this season, while Davis has his first score since the 2020 season.

How to watch the match

BYU’s morning game with Baylor will air on Fox Sports 1 and can also be streamed on the Fox Sports app.

Preparation for the game

Here are a few stories to get you ready for BYU’s game against Baylor.