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Gameday Thread: Bears Return to Waco for Homecoming versus UCF

Baylor (4-4, 2-3) gears up for a Homecoming matchup against UCF (4-3, 1-3). Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 1.
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WACO, Texas – Baylor (4-4, 2-3) gears up for a Homecoming matchup against UCF (4-3, 1-3). Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 1, at McLane Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPNU.

  • Spread: Baylor (-3.5)
  • O/U: 60.5
  • Moneyline: Baylor (-145), UCF (+125)

Stat Breakdown (Baylor vs. UCF):

  Baylor UCF
Coach Dave Aranda (35-34) Scott Frost (4-3)
Record 4-4 4-3
QB

Sawyer Robertson, RSr.
62%, 2,513 yds, 23 TD, 7 INT

Tayven Jackson, RJr.
65%, 1,183 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT
RB

Bryson Washington, RSo.
120 carries, 603 yds, 6 TD

Michael Turner, Fr.
52 carries, 279 yards, TD

Caden Knighten, Fr.
50 carries, 221 yards, TD

Myles Montgomery, RSr.
100 carries, 522 yards, 3 TD

Jaden Nixon, RSr.
32 carries, 405 yards, 6 TD

Tayven Jackson, RJr.
29 carries, 65 yards, 3 TD
WR

Josh Cameron, RSr.
44 rec, 576 yards, 4 TD

Michael Trigg, RSr.
35 rec, 525 yards, 5 TD

Ashtyn Hawkins, 6Sr.
34 rec, 426 yards

Kole Wilson, Sr. 
27 rec, 377 yards, 3 TD

Kobe Prentice, Sr.
21 rec, 289 yards, 6 TD

Duane Thomas, Jr.
30 rec, 316 yards

DJ Black, RJr.
17 rec, 240 yards, 2 TD

Dylan Wade, Jr.
18 rec, 188 yards, TD

Chris Domercant, RSr.
14 rec, 177 yards, 2 TD

Marcus Burke, RSr.
11 rec, 168 yards
DEF

LB, Keaton Thomas, RJr. 
71 tackles, FR

S, Devyn Bobby, Sr. 
48 tackles

S, Jacob Redding, RSo.
37 tackles, INT

LB, Kyland Reed, So.
32 tackles

LB, Lewis Carter, Jr. 
44 tackles, sack, FF

LB, Cole Kozlowski, Sr.
39 tackles, sack, FF

DB, Phillip Dunnam, Sr.
38 tackles

EDGE, Nyjalik Kelly, Sr.
34 tackles, 3 sacks, INT, 2 FF

 

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Gameday Thread: Bears Return to Waco for Homecoming versus UCF

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1:46p, 11/1/25
Wow, I'm a bit surprised they overturned that. Didn't seem that clear.

But dang, that's troubling.

Retract the score for Arandalytics.
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1:46p, 11/1/25
Baldy taking points off the board again. Fire him.
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1:46p, 11/1/25
Long gain on the pass, and we're back in concerned mode.
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In reply to BUGWBBear • 1:47p, 11/1/25
BUGWBBear said:
Baldy taking points off the board again. Fire him.

Baldly going where Baylor has gone many times before.
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1:47p, 11/1/25
2 years ago in Orlando comes to mind except we did the coming back.
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In reply to Dia del DougO • 1:48p, 11/1/25
Dia del DougO said:
BUGWBBear said:
Baldy taking points off the board again. Fire him.

Baldly going where Baylor has gone many times before.


Except to the Unemployment Line for incompetence…
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In reply to Dia del DougO • 1:49p, 11/1/25
Dia del DougO said:
Wow, I'm a bit surprised they overturned that. Didn't seem that clear.

But dang, that's troubling.

Retract the score for Arandalytics.

I think it was the right call. It hit the ground before the roll and came loose.

I'd have been pissed if they ruled it no catch based on it coming out at the end. But it was incomplete before that unfortunately.
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1:51p, 11/1/25
bend don't break?
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1:51p, 11/1/25
Another great stop by the defense. That unit has been the MVP today.
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1:51p, 11/1/25

A stop is a stop. UCF looks like another familiar team on that drive.

Really would love some running game and a long possession here.
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1:51p, 11/1/25
Defensive stop….zero points scored

I'll take it
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In reply to bear2be2 • 1:52p, 11/1/25
bear2be2 said:
Dia del DougO said:
Wow, I'm a bit surprised they overturned that. Didn't seem that clear.

But dang, that's troubling.

Retract the score for Arandalytics.

I think it was the right call. It hit the ground before the roll and came loose.

I'd have been pissed if they ruled it no catch based on it coming out at the end. But it was incomplete before that unfortunately.

It was the right call, but I figured they would chicken out on one that close.
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In reply to Dia del DougO • 1:52p, 11/1/25
Dia del DougO said:

A stop is a stop. UCF looks like another familiar team on that drive.

Really would love some running game and a long possession here.

The key is that we've completely shut down the run game. We've made them one-dimensional, and Jackson can't pass.

We've basically done what a good defense does, which feels very weird to say.
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1:53p, 11/1/25
First time I've watched UCF. I don't want to take anything away from the D because they've played great today, but how in the hell is this clunky looking offensive unit from UCF in the top 5 of the Big 12 for total yards per game?
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In reply to Big12Fan2024 • 1:54p, 11/1/25
Big12Fan2024 said:
First time I've watched UCF. I don't want to take anything away from the D because they've played great today, but how in the hell is this clunky looking offensive unit from UCF in the top 5 of the Big 12 for total yards per game?

UCF came in averaging over 200 yards per game and 5.8 yards per carry on the ground.

Our run defense today has been legitimately impressive.
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1:54p, 11/1/25
are we going to throw a pass this half
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1:54p, 11/1/25
Looks like Baylor is even going to beat the spread. Still need to chew up some clock and pile on another score.
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In reply to Bearsalwayswin • 1:55p, 11/1/25
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are we going to throw a pass this half


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In reply to Bearsalwayswin • 1:55p, 11/1/25
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are we going to throw a pass this half

If they could drive down the field without a pass that would be the best thing possible.
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In reply to Bearsalwayswin • 1:56p, 11/1/25
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are we going to throw a pass this half

No need. Chew the clock and get out with a three-score win.
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1:56p, 11/1/25
Among other good things, it's refreshing to see the D contain QB runs today.
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In reply to Bearsalwayswin • 1:56p, 11/1/25
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are we going to throw a pass this half


You mean one that's caught for major yardage? Not so far.
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1:56p, 11/1/25
That was a scary throw, and Sawyer knew when the threw it. Just run.
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1:56p, 11/1/25
News from the game. We are punting!!!!
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In reply to ImABearToo • 1:57p, 11/1/25
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News from the game. We are punting!!!!


Alert the media.
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In reply to ImABearToo • 1:57p, 11/1/25
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News from the game. We are punting!!!!

Punter earning that scholly.
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1:57p, 11/1/25
Garbage play calling - lack of situational awareness
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News from the game. We are punting!!!!

Score?
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1:58p, 11/1/25
The offense has kind of stunk since the first quarter. That's the only disappointment in an otherwise dominant effort.
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1:58p, 11/1/25
Back to the same old team. After the furious push, once they felt comfortable.. resort back to the same old.
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In reply to ImABearToo • 1:59p, 11/1/25
ImABearToo said:
News from the game. We are punting!!!!


It's hard to be named All-American unless you punt every once in a while.
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In reply to WA Jim • 2:00p, 11/1/25
WA Jim said:
Garbage play calling - lack of situational awareness

I don't understand why Spav keeps calling these stupid drive-killing screens. Either run the ball or throw it. Those have been automatic no gains or losses all day.
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2:01p, 11/1/25
Ah, UCF 6 game road losing streak.

Didn't realize that. Gonna be 7 now.
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In reply to Quinton • 2:02p, 11/1/25
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Back to the same old team. After the furious push, once they felt comfortable.. resort back to the same old.

The defense has played well all day. UCF just went over 200 total yards midway through the fourth quarter.

The offense has been frustrating once again after a great start.
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2:03p, 11/1/25
Pick!
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