Bear Bachmeier runs for three TDs, throws for another to lead No. 12 BYU past Baylor, 28-7
Bear Bachmeier led No. 12 BYU to a 28-7 win over Baylor in a game on Saturday night. The 12th-ranked team scored three touchdowns and threw for another to dominate Baylor. Bachmeier rushed for 158 yards and amassed 189 total yards on offense. Baylor's quarterback, DJ Lagway, contributed 159 passing yards and a touchdown on the night.
The Cougars' defense struggled to contain Baylor's offense, which failed to generate significant momentum in the first half. Bear Bachmeier scored on two consecutive plays, including a one-yard run, to give BYU a 21-0 halftime lead. The Cougars maintained their dominance with long drives and sustained offensive plays, which frustrated Baylor's offensive efforts.
Lagway's lone touchdown pass came late in the game, but it was not enough to secure a win for Baylor, which dropped to 4-3 on the season after the loss.
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