Lagway’s Four Touchdowns Power Baylor Past Arizona State 55-19

A Dominant Performance in Tempe

The Baylor Bears secured a commanding 55-19 victory over the host Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The win improved Baylor’s record to 4-1, while Arizona State fell to 2-2. An attendance of 54,063 witnessed a game defined by early offensive explosions from Baylor that the Sun Devils could not counter.

Early Scoring Sets the Tone

Arizona State opened the scoring with a 46-yard field goal by Carson Smith, taking a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. However, Baylor responded immediately. Ryelan Morris broke loose for a 63-yard touchdown run, followed by DJ Lagway connecting with Tony Livingston on a 3-yard pass to give the Bears a 14-3 advantage at the end of the first period.

The second quarter saw Baylor extend its lead further. Louis Brown IV caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Lagway, pushing the score to 21-3 before Smith kicked a 32-yard field goal for Arizona State. The Sun Devils’ only other offensive highlight in the half came when Cutter Boley threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Omarion Miller, making the score 21-13 at halftime.

Rhett Armstrong added a 36-yard field goal for Baylor just before the break, ending the half with a 24-13 lead.

Third Quarter Explosion Decides the Contest

Baylor’s defense tightened and its offense continued to produce in the third quarter. Lagway threw two more touchdown passes: one to Hawkins Polley from 3 yards out and another to Jadon Porter from 8 yards out. These scores, combined with a 75-yard rushing touchdown by Caden Knighten, turned a comfortable lead into a rout. The Bears led 45-16 entering the fourth quarter.

Arizona State managed to score again in the final period when Smith kicked a 40-yard field goal, bringing the margin to 45-19. Baylor did not slow down. Lagway ran for an 11-yard touchdown, and Armstrong sealed the game with a 23-yard field goal.

Key Statistics

DJ Lagway was the standout performer for Baylor, completing 25 of 40 passes for 306 yards and four touchdowns. Ryelan Morris contributed significantly on the ground with 9 carries for 84 yards and one touchdown. Gavin Freeman led the receiving corps with 7 catches for 115 yards.

For Arizona State, Cutter Boley threw for 304 yards on 25-of-43 passing, including one touchdown and one interception. Kyson Brown provided some ground game support with 34 rushing yards on 7 carries, and Reed Harris was the primary target with 7 receptions for 125 yards.

Sources

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