Lagway’s Four Touchdowns Lead Baylor Past UCF 41-9

A Dominant Display of Offense

The visiting Baylor Bears established control early and never looked back, securing a decisive 41-9 victory over the UCF Knights on Friday, October 30, 2026. The game’s turning point arrived in the first quarter when DJ Lagway connected with Tony Livingston for a 4-yard touchdown pass, giving Baylor an immediate 7-0 lead that set the tone for the afternoon.

Lagway was the architect of the offensive explosion, completing 16 of 25 passes for 319 yards and four touchdowns. His precision was on full display throughout the contest, linking up with Livingston again in the third quarter on a 21-yard strike. Lagway also found Gavin Freeman for a massive 77-yard touchdown pass, exploiting UCF’s secondary deep down the field.

The fourth touchdown came late in the game when Lagway found Matthew Klopfenstein for a 5-yard score.

Scoring Breakdown by Quarter

Baylor scored in every quarter, building its lead methodically. After taking the early 7-0 lead, the Bears added another touchdown before halftime when Caden Knighten punched it in from 2 yards out, making the score 14-0.

The second quarter featured a flurry of field goals as Rhett Armstrong kicked three times for Baylor, including a 45-yarder and a 29-yarder, while UCF’s Will Stone answered with two field goals of his own (39 and 57 yards). This period ended with Baylor leading 20-6.

The third quarter saw Baylor extend its advantage significantly. Following Livingston’s second touchdown catch, Gavin Freeman’s 77-yard reception pushed the margin to 34-6. Will Stone added a 35-yard field goal for UCF before halftime of sorts, but the Knights were unable to generate any further momentum.

Key Performances and Statistics

While Lagway commanded the passing game, Baylor’s ground attack was also effective. Ryelan Morris provided balance with 11 carries for 82 yards. On the receiving end, Gavin Freeman emerged as a key target, hauling in five passes for 114 yards and one touchdown.

For UCF, Alonza Barnett III handled the majority of the passing duties, completing 8 of 16 attempts for 133 yards. Rocco Marriott contributed on the ground with two carries for 50 yards, while Josh Derry led the Knights in receiving with three catches for 70 yards. Despite these individual efforts, the Knights’ offense struggled to sustain drives against Baylor’s defense.

Final Outcome and Records

The final score of 41-9 reflected Baylor’s comprehensive control of the game. The Bears improved their record to 5-3, while the Knights fell to 4-4. The game was played at Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, Florida, with an attendance of 45,906 spectators watching the decisive performance by Lagway and the Baylor offense.

Sources

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