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Baylor Bears Outmaneuver TCU Horned Frogs in a Close Contest at McLane Stadium

In a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Baylor Bears secured a victory over the TCU Horned Frogs with a final score of 37-34. Both teams entered the match with identical records of 5-4, but it was Baylor who emerged victorious, improving their season to 6-4. The closely contested battle took place at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas, witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd of 44,171 spectators.


Nov 4, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears quarterback Blake Shapen (12) rolls out to pass against the Houston Cougars during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Game Highlights


The Bears showcased a balanced attack on offense and defense. Bryson Washington led the charge for Baylor with an impressive performance on the ground, rushing for 196 yards on 26 attempts and scoring four touchdowns. His longest run was a spectacular 40-yard dash to the end zone. Sawyer Robertson contributed to Baylor's aerial game by completing 19 out of his 34 pass attempts for a total of 242 yards. Although he didn't throw any touchdowns, his efforts kept drives alive and were crucial to setting up scoring opportunities.


On special teams, Isaiah Hankins proved reliable as ever by successfully converting all his field goal attempts including his longest from 33 yards out contributing crucial points for Baylor.


Defensively, Cooper Lanz made his presence felt by recording one sack and adding eight sack yards to halt TCU's momentum. Elinus Noel III forced a fumble adding pressure to TCU's offense which played into Baylor's defensive strategy effectively.


Looking Ahead


The Bears' next challenge will be against West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown on November 16th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch this upcoming game broadcast live as both teams vie for dominance in what promises to be another exciting matchup.


As we reflect on this intense encounter between two evenly matched teams, it’s clear that every play counted towards securing this hard-fought victory for Baylor Bears against TCU Horned Frogs. Share your thoughts about this memorable game and join us in anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying clash against West Virginia Mountaineers.

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