Late Surge Decides Waco Showdown
The decisive moment arrived in the fourth quarter when Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway connected with Jadon Porter on a 33-yard touchdown pass, giving the home team a 20-13 lead. That strike set the stage for a final, insurance field goal that secured the 23-13 victory for the Bears over the visiting Colorado Buffaloes at McLane Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The game was a back-and-forth affair that saw the lead change hands multiple times before Baylor pulled away. The Buffaloes struck first in the opening period, with Elliott Arnold kicking a 24-yard field goal to give Colorado a 3-0 lead. The Bears responded in the second quarter, tying the game at 3-3 with a 37-yard field goal from Rhett Armstrong.
Shortly after, Armstrong connected with Gavin Freeman on a 3-yard pass, extending Baylor’s lead to 10-3 by halftime.
Colorado Responds, Ties Game Late
Colorado attempted to reclaim momentum in the third quarter. Isaac Wilson found Joseph Williams for a 17-yard touchdown pass, narrowing the gap to 13-6. However, Armstrong immediately answered with a 27-yard field goal to keep Baylor ahead 13-10. The Buffaloes then pulled within one point when Arnold kicked a 46-yard field goal, tying the game at 13-13 heading into the final period.
The fourth quarter proved to be the defining period for the home team. Lagway, who had been efficient all game, threw his second touchdown pass of the night to Porter. This play, followed by a successful extra point, pushed the score to 20-13. The Bears then capped their scoring with a 54-yard field goal from Armstrong, ensuring the final margin was 23-13.
