Clash at McLane Stadium: Baylor Bears to Host Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in College Football Showdown
As the Baylor Bears prepare to host the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at McLane Stadium, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting college football matchup. The Bears, coming off a thrilling 45-38 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores at NRG Stadium on December 28, 2018, have shown they possess an offense capable of putting up significant numbers.
The Bears' performance against the Commodores was nothing short of impressive, with their offense amassing a staggering 662 total yards. The rushing attack proved particularly potent as they churned out 284 yards on the ground and contributed four touchdowns to their cause. This ground dominance is something that fans can expect to see again when they face off against SAU.
However, it wasn't just the running game that caught attention; Baylor's aerial assault was equally effective. Quarterback play was sharp as evidenced by a completion percentage of 60 and passing for two touchdowns while racking up 384 yards through the air – including a long bomb touchdown connection of 75 yards.
Defensively, BAY showed resilience in key moments during their last outing but will need to tighten up after allowing Vanderbilt to score five touchdowns. One area where BAY excelled was in red zone defense where they held their opponents to a conversion rate of under 67 percent.
Looking back further into BAY's season provides additional insights into their capabilities and areas for improvement. Against Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 24, BAY secured another win with a scoreline of 35-24 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Their third-down efficiency stood out with over half of their attempts resulting in conversions – an aspect critical for maintaining drives and controlling game tempo.
Conversely, when facing TCU Horned Frogs on November 17 at home turf McLane Stadium itself – which will also be the venue for this upcoming clash – BAY struggled offensively scoring only nine points and turning over possession three times due largely to two lost fumbles and one interception thrown by their quarterback who completed less than half his passes that day.
Given these past performances, it's clear that consistency is key for BAY if they wish to come out victorious against SAU Lumberjacks who will undoubtedly look to exploit any weaknesses shown by BAY’s defense while trying not let themselves get steamrolled by Bear’s powerful running game or caught off guard by deep pass threats which have proven successful previously this season.
The upcoming battle scheduled for August 31st at McLane Stadium promises excitement under lights starting from kickoff slated at around six o'clock PM local time (11 PM GMT). Fans eager not miss any action can catch live broadcast exclusively via ESPN+.