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

A Dominant Road Performance

The Baylor Bears established control early and never relinquished it, securing a decisive 55-19 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The win improved Baylor’s record to 4-1, while Arizona State fell to 2-2 after the contest at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, AZ.

First Half: Early Lead and Steady Expansion

Arizona State struck first with a 46-yard field goal by Carson Smith, taking a 3-0 lead. However, Baylor responded immediately with a 63-yard run by Ryelan Morris to take the lead. DJ Lagway connected with Tony Livingston on a 3-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, giving the Bears a 14-3 advantage.

The second quarter saw Baylor extend their lead further. Lagway found Louis Brown IV for a 10-yard touchdown pass, pushing the score to 21-3 before halftime. Arizona State managed to put points on the board through a 30-yard touchdown pass from Cutter Boley to Omarion Miller and two field goals by Carson Smith (32 and 36 yards).

Rhett Armstrong added a 36-yard field goal for Baylor, making the score at the break 24-13.

Third Quarter: Lagway’s Precision

DJ Lagway took over in the third quarter, throwing two touchdown passes to Hawkins Polley (3 yards) and Jadon Porter (8 yards). These scores, combined with a 75-yard rushing touchdown by Caden Knighten, allowed Baylor to build an insurmountable lead. Carson Smith kicked another field goal for Arizona State, but the Sun Devils could not match the offensive firepower of the Bears.

Fourth Quarter: Sealing the Victory

Arizona State added a final field goal in the fourth quarter, bringing the score to 45-19. Baylor continued its momentum with an 11-yard rushing touchdown by Lagway and a 23-yard field goal by Armstrong. The final score of 55-19 reflected the comprehensive nature of Baylor’s performance.

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 84 yards on nine carries, including his first-quarter touchdown. Gavin Freeman led the receiving corps with seven catches for 115 yards.

For Arizona State, Cutter Boley threw for 304 yards on 25-of-43 passing with one touchdown and one interception. Kyson Brown rushed for 34 yards on seven carries, and Reed Harris hauled in seven receptions for 125 yards.

The game drew an attendance of 54,063 at Mountain America Stadium. Baylor’s victory highlights their strong start to the season, while Arizona State will look to regroup after this home loss.

Sources

ESPN