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Clash at Alamodome: Baylor Bears Take on UTSA Roadrunners in College Football Showdown

As the Baylor Bears gear up to face the UTSA Roadrunners at the Alamodome, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of football. The Bears' recent performance has been a rollercoaster, but there's reason to believe that they could dominate in San Antonio.


UTSA Roadrunners VS Baylor Bears

Looking back at their last game on September 2, 2018, against Abilene Christian Wildcats at McLane Stadium, BAY showcased an offensive masterclass. They racked up a staggering 55 points with an average gain of nearly 9 yards per play and a total yardage of 606. Their rushing attack was particularly devastating – averaging over 8 yards per carry and securing five touchdowns on the ground alone. This kind of firepower is what BAY fans have come to expect from their team.


However, it wasn't just about offense; BAY's defense also made its presence felt with two sacks and an interception while holding ACU to just 27 points. This balance between offense and defense could be pivotal against UTSA.


Contrastingly, when BAY faced TCU Horned Frogs on November 24, 2017, they suffered a heavy defeat with a scoreline of 22-45. Despite accumulating over three hundred passing yards and achieving two touchdowns through the air – including one for a long haul of fifty-eight yards – turnovers were their undoing as they gave away three possessions.


In another previous encounter against Iowa State Cyclones on November 18th that same year, BAY struggled again in both offense and defense during the home game at McLane Stadium which ended in a loss by ten points (13-23). They managed only one touchdown despite having twenty-five first downs throughout the match.


The upcoming clash will test whether BAY can replicate their dominant performance from September or if they'll succumb to pressure as seen in past games against tougher opponents like TCU or ISU. The key for victory lies in maintaining possession time which was significantly higher during their win (nearly thirty minutes) compared to losses where it dipped below twenty-eight minutes.


UTSA Roadrunners will not make it easy though; playing at home gives them an edge that cannot be overlooked by any means. It's imperative for BAY to establish control early on both sides of the ball if they wish to silence the crowd and dictate play throughout four quarters.


Baylor Bears fans should mark their calendars for September 8th when these two teams lock horns under lights starting at approximately six o'clock PM Central Time (CT). The action unfolds live from Alamodome located within San Antonio’s vibrant heartland - all available via Facebook Live streaming services for those who can’t make it person but still want partake excitement this college football season brings!

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