Big 12 opponents meet when the Baylor Bears (2-2) and the No. 22 BYU Cougars (4-0) square off on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at McLane Stadium.
The matchup is on Fox Sports 1, if you’re searching for how to watch.
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When is Baylor vs. BYU and when does it start?
This game between the Bears and Cougars will happen on Saturday, September 28, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Baylor vs. BYU
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Baylor Stats & Insights
The Bears head into this matchup after a 38-31 loss to the Colorado Buffaloes in their most recent outing.
Baylor is averaging 364.3 yards per game on offense this season (90th in the FBS), and are surrendering 280.8 yards per game (27th) on defense.
The Bears own the 93rd-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (197.3 passing yards per game), and they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best with just 142.0 passing yards allowed per game.
Baylor is averaging 167.0 rushing yards per game offensively this season (66th in the FBS), and is surrendering 138.8 rushing yards per game (74th) on defense.
Offensively, the Bears rank 73rd in the FBS with 29.8 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 33rd in points allowed (280.8 points allowed per contest).
BYU Stats & Insights
The Cougars’ last game was a 38-9 win over the Kansas State Wildcats.
BYU ranks 77th in the FBS with 390.5 total yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 24th-best by allowing only 269.0 total yards per contest.
The Cougars’ pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 15th-best in the FBS with 132.8 passing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, they are putting up 254.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 50th.
With 136.3 rushing yards per game on offense, BYU ranks 92nd in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 72nd, giving up 136.3 rushing yards per contest.
The Cougars rank 48th in the FBS with 32.8 points per game, but they’ve been led by their defense, which ranks 17th-best by allowing only 12.8 points per contest.
Baylor Key Players to Watch
Sawyer Robertson leads Baylor with 463 passing yards (115.8 ypg) on 32-of-50 passing with three touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season. He also adds 87 rushing yards (21.8 ypg) on 12 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
Dawson Pendergrass has carried the ball 34 times for a team-high 157 yards (39.3 per game), with one touchdown this year.
This season Richard Reese has rushed for 143 yards (35.8 per game) on 37 carries with one touchdown.
Josh Cameron’s team-high 142 receiving yards (35.5 yards per game) have come on nine receptions with one touchdown.
Ashtyn Hawkins has put together a 118-yard season so far (29.5 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, hauling in six passes.
Michael Trigg’s 10 catches have yielded 109 yards (27.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
BYU Key Players to Watch
Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 990 yards (247.5 ypg) to lead BYU, completing 62.6% of his passes and recording nine touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. He’s also run for 103 yards (25.8 ypg) on 28 carries.
This season Sione I Moa has rushed for 93 yards (23.3 per game) on 21 carries with one touchdown.
Chase Roberts’ 310 receiving yards (77.5 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s registered 17 receptions and one touchdown.
Darius Lassiter has reeled in eight passes for 115 yards (28.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
Keelan Marion’s seven receptions are good enough for 110 yards (27.5 ypg).
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