{
  "id": 8560725,
  "title": "Bennett scores 4 TDs in 36-19 Baylor win over Louisiana Tech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/bennett-scores-4-tds-in-36-19-baylor-win-over-louisiana-tech",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T23:38:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bennett-scores-4-tds-36-233809502.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Backup quarterback Nate Bennett led Baylor to a 36-19 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday. Bennett, who took over for injured DJ Lagway, completed 21 of 24 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for a score. The Bears' offensive line protected Bennett well on all three of his touchdown passes. Bennett's first rushing touchdown came on Baylor's opening drive. Louisiana Tech scored first on a 15-play, 75-yard drive, ending with a 2-yard direct snap run by Andrew Burnette. After the Bears scored 22 unanswered points, Louisiana Tech added two more touchdowns, with backup Trey Kukuk completing 25 of 44 passes for 223 yards, a touchdown, and an interception, and rushing for 75 yards.",
  "summary": "Backup quarterback Nate Bennett threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another score to help Baylor defeat Louisiana Tech 36-19 on Saturday. Bennett, who started in place of Florida transfer DJ Lagway for the second straight week, completed 21 of 24 passes as the Bears (2-1) won their second consecutive game following a season-opening, neutral-site loss to Auburn. Lagway suffered…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nate Bennett led Baylor to a 36-19 win over Louisiana Tech.",
    "Bennett completed 21 of 24 passes for 253 yards and 3 TDs.",
    "Louisiana Tech scored first on a 75-yard direct snap run."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Bennett's strong performance while filling in for the injured DJ Lagway suggests Baylor's depth at quarterback could help the team stay competitive in the face of injuries.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Bennett scores 4 TDs in 36-19 Baylor win over Louisiana Tech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/bennett-scores-4-tds-in-36-19-baylor-win-over-louisiana-tech-8564803",
        "published": "2026-09-19T23:39:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}