The BYU Cougars secured a 34-28 victory over the Baylor Bears during their matchup on September 28, 2024. The win allowed the Cougars to maintain a perfect 5-0 record at the time of the game.
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff recorded 218 passing yards on 18 completions out of 32 attempts, contributing to four total touchdowns. His performance included a 26-yard touchdown pass to Miles Davis and a 17-yard rushing touchdown.
Darius Lassiter also led the Cougars receiving efforts with eight receptions for 120 yards and one touchdown. The BYU offense controlled the clock for 31:04 of the game, accumulating 367 total yards.
Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson completed 27 of 48 passes for 324 yards and four total touchdowns. His scoring plays included a 16-yard touchdown pass to Ashtyn Hawkins and a one-yard touchdown pass to Josh Cameron. Josh Cameron finished the game with seven receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns.
The game took place at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas, before an audience of 39,583. While Baylor recorded 69 total yards, the Cougars finished with 367 total yards and two turnovers.
