Lagway leads Baylor past UCF 41-9 in Orlando

Bears Dominate in Orlando

Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns to guide the Bears to a 41-9 victory over the UCF Knights on Friday. The decisive performance took place at Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, Florida, where 45,906 spectators watched the visitors dismantle the home team.

Baylor’s offensive efficiency was on full display, as they outscored UCF 41-9, leaving no doubt about the outcome of the contest.

Scoring Breakdown

The Bears established an early lead in the first quarter when Tony Livingston caught a four-yard pass from Lagway for a touchdown. The margin grew in the second quarter, where Baylor added 13 points while UCF managed only six. Baylor’s Rhett Armstrong connected on field goals of 45 and 29 yards, while Caden Knighten added a two-yard rushing touchdown.

UCF’s Will Stone responded with field goals of 39 and 57 yards, but the Bears maintained control. In the third quarter, Baylor extended their lead to 34-6 with two more passing touchdowns, including a 77-yard strike to Gavin Freeman. UCF narrowed the gap slightly with a 35-yard field goal by Stone.

The fourth quarter saw Baylor add a final touchdown via a five-yard pass to Matthew Klopfenstein, sealing the 41-9 final score.

Key Performances

Lagway was the centerpiece of the Baylor offense, completing 16 of 25 passes for 319 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. Ryelan Morris contributed on the ground with 11 carries for 82 yards. Gavin Freeman was the leading receiver, hauling in five passes for 114 yards and one touchdown.

For UCF, Alonza Barnett III completed 8 of 16 passes for 133 yards. Rocco Marriott rushed for 50 yards on two carries, while Josh Derry led the receiving corps with three catches for 70 yards. Will Stone provided the bulk of UCF’s scoring with three field goals.

Final Records

The result improved Baylor’s record to 5-3, while UCF fell to 4-4. The game marked a significant win for the visiting Bears, who controlled the pace from start to finish. The statistical disparity highlighted the effectiveness of Baylor’s offense compared to the UCF Knights’ efforts in their home game.

Sources

ESPN