Deadspin: DJ Lagway’s 4 TDs lead Baylor past UCF in interim coach’s debut
Baylor controls the game
Lagway, a transfer from the Florida Gators, completed 16 of 25 passes for 319 yards. Gavin Freeman caught five passes for 114 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown, while Tony Livingston scored twice on two receptions.
Baylor’s defense limited the Knights to 281 total yards. UCF quarterback Keyone Jenkins completed 14 of 21 passes for 82 yards and threw an interception; Alonza Barnett III later went 8-for-16 for 133 yards.
Bears build early lead
Devon Jordan intercepted Jenkins to set up Baylor’s opening score. Lagway ran for 10 yards on third down, then found Livingston for a 4-yard touchdown late in the first quarter.
Caden Knighten extended the lead with a 2-yard rushing touchdown after an eight-play, 63-yard drive. UCF’s first first down came on its next series, which ended with Will Stone’s 39-yard field goal.
Scoring continues after halftime
Baylor added two field goals before halftime, while Stone made a 57-yard kick with three seconds remaining to leave the score 20-6. In the third quarter, Lagway connected with Livingston for a 21-yard touchdown.
Less than two minutes later, Freeman caught a high pass and ran 77 yards for another score. Stone made a 35-yard field goal on UCF’s next possession, and Matthew Klopfenstein caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Lagway in the fourth quarter.
Key points
- Lagway threw four touchdown passes and totaled 319 passing yards.
- Baylor beat UCF 41-9 in Joe Klanderman’s first game as interim coach.
- The Bears recorded seven sacks and 12 tackles for loss.
- UCF scored only three times, all on Will Stone field goals.