Baylor claims victory with dominant performance against Kansas
- Baylor's Sawyer Robertson threw for 310 yards and four touchdowns, leading to a decisive 45-17 victory over Kansas.
- Baylor scored touchdowns on three consecutive possessions in the first half, establishing a strong 21-7 lead.
- The win secures Baylor's sixth straight victory and keeps their hopes for a Big 12 championship berth alive.
In Waco, Texas, Baylor University faced off against the University of Kansas in a significant college football match on November 30, 2024. The game marked the end of Kansas's season, which concluded with a record of 5 wins and 7 losses. Baylor, on the other hand, improved its record to 8 wins and 4 losses, including 6 wins in the Big 12. The victory was crucial for Baylor as it helped keep alive their hopes for a berth in the Big 12 championship game, contingent on the outcomes of other games played later that day. The Bears started strong, with quarterback Sawyer Robertson throwing for an impressive 310 yards and completing 23 of 31 passes, including four touchdown passes. The game’s turning point came in the first half when Baylor scored three consecutive touchdowns, establishing a 21-7 lead. Two of those touchdowns were caught by Monaray Baldwin, who had a standout performance with seven receptions for 119 yards. Robertson also connected with Josh Cameron for a 14-yard touchdown pass. Bryson Washington contributed significantly to the match, rushing for 192 yards on 27 carries, including a touchdown run. This dynamic offense proved to be too much for Kansas, which entered the game riding a three-game winning streak against ranked opponents. The Jayhawks were unable to capitalize on their offensive opportunities, which included several promising drives that ultimately stalled, leading to missed scoring chances. The second half saw Baylor continue to dominate, scoring on all three of their drives to secure the victory. Meanwhile, Kansas struggled to respond to Baylor's offensive pressure. Kansas running back Devin Neal performed admirably, ending the game with 133 rushing yards and a touchdown, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. Quarterback Jalon Daniels also had a solid outing with 280 passing yards but was hampered by two interceptions. As the season ended for Kansas, Baylor eagerly awaited the results of other games that could influence their chances in the conference title game.