Baylor's Lagway Throws 4 TDs in 55-19 Win at Arizona State

A Dominant Display in Tempe

DJ Lagway orchestrated a complete offensive performance, throwing four touchdown passes and adding another score on the ground, to lead visiting Baylor to a decisive 55-19 victory over Arizona State. The win improves Baylor’s record to 4-1, while the Sun Devils fall to 2-2 after the contest at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

First Half Dominance

Baylor established control early, jumping out to a 14-3 lead in the first quarter. Ryelan Morris provided immediate punch with a 63-yard run, and Lagway connected with Tony Livingston on a 3-yard pass to complete the opening period surge. Arizona State’s Carson Smith kicked a 46-yard field goal to open the scoring, but the Bears answered swiftly.

The second quarter saw Baylor extend its lead to 21-3 before the Sun Devils managed any momentum. Lagway found Louis Brown IV for a 10-yard touchdown strike. Arizona State responded with a 32-yard field goal from Smith and a 30-yard touchdown pass from Cutter Boley to Omarion Miller, making it 21-13 at halftime.

Rhett Armstrong added a 36-yard field goal for Baylor just before the break, pushing the lead to 24-13.

Third Quarter Surge

The Bears did not slow down after the intermission. Lagway threw two more touchdown passes in the third quarter, connecting with Hawkins Polley on a 3-yard strike and Jadon Porter on an 8-yard pass. Caden Knighten added to the tally with a massive 75-yard run.

Arizona State’s only score in the period came from Smith’s 36-yard field goal, but it was insufficient to halt Baylor’s offensive wave.

Closing Out the Game

Baylor continued its dominance in the fourth quarter. Lagway capped his individual effort with an 11-yard rushing touchdown. The Sun Devils added a final three points via a 40-yard field goal by Smith, and Armstrong sealed the scoring with a 23-yard field goal for Baylor.

Lagway finished 25-of-40 for 306 yards. Ryelan Morris led the rushing attack with 84 yards on nine carries, including his touchdown. Gavin Freeman was Lagway’s top target, hauling in seven passes for 115 yards. For Arizona State, Boley went 25-of-43 for 304 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Kyson Brown rushed for 34 yards, and Reed Harris caught seven passes for 125 yards.

The game drew an attendance of 54,063 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Sources

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