Marshall Scores Late as Kansas Edges Baylor 25-24 in Lawrence Thriller

Late Surge Decides Tight Battle

Isaiah Marshall’s 15-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter proved decisive, giving the Kansas Jayhawks a 25-24 victory over the visiting Baylor Bears at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The game ended with Kansas holding the lead after a failed two-point pass conversion, capping a dramatic final stretch. The Jayhawks improved to a 3-4 record, while the Bears fell to 4-3.

Attendance reached 32,000 for the Saturday contest.

Scoring Sequence

Baylor opened the scoring with a 22-yard pass from DJ Lagway to Carson Bruhn, but Kansas answered quickly with a one-yard run by Dawson Pendergrass. The teams played to a scoreless second quarter, entering the break tied at 7-7.

The third quarter saw Baylor extend their lead with a 42-yard interception return by Devon Jordan, followed by a 40-yard field goal by Martin Connington for Kansas. Baylor then took a 21-10 lead on an eight-yard pass from Lagway to Jayden McGowan.

Fourth Quarter Drama

The fourth quarter became a back-and-forth affair. Isaiah Marshall connected with Nik McMillan on a 34-yard pass, giving Kansas a 21-16 lead after a failed two-point run conversion. Martin Connington kicked a 42-yard field goal to cut the deficit to three points, and Rhett Armstrong responded with a 42-yard field goal to make it 24-19.

Marshall then ran for the game-winning touchdown, and Kansas’ two-point pass conversion failed to seal the 25-24 result.

Key Performances

Marshall finished with 17 of 29 passes for 212 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Dylan Edwards rushed for 156 yards on 30 carries, while Nik McMillan caught two passes for 66 yards and a touchdown. For Baylor, DJ Lagway passed for 236 yards on 20 of 31 attempts with one touchdown and one interception.

He also rushed for 47 yards on 11 carries. Gavin Freeman led the receiving corps with nine catches for 123 yards.

Sources

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