Baylor dominates Prairie View A&M with 44-3 victory at McLane Stadium

A Decisive First Half

The Baylor Bears asserted dominance early against the Prairie View A&M Panthers, securing a 44-3 victory in front of 38,642 fans at McLane Stadium in Waco on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The game’s trajectory was set in the first quarter, where Baylor outscored the visitors 17-3. While Prairie View A&M’s Ethan Eddins opened the scoring with a 25-yard field goal, Baylor answered immediately.

Rhett Armstrong kicked a 46-yard field goal to tie the game, but the Bears’ offense then took control. Caden Knighten rushed for a five-yard touchdown, followed by a 33-yard pass from Nate Bennett to Jayden McGowan. These plays gave Baylor a 17-3 lead before the second quarter began.

Bennett Leads Offense

Baylor’s lead expanded significantly in the second quarter, with the Bears adding another 17 points to their total. The offense remained efficient, with Dre'lon Miller catching a 22-yard touchdown pass from Bennett. Bennett also contributed on the ground, rushing for a 17-yard touchdown.

Armstrong extended the advantage with a 45-yard field goal, closing the first half with Baylor up 34-3. In the third quarter, the Bears added another seven points when Jayden McGowan ran it in for 13 yards. The final score was set in the fourth quarter when Armstrong converted a 22-yard field goal, bringing the final margin to 44-3.

Statistical Breakdown

Nate Bennett was the engine of the Baylor offense, completing 23 of 35 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns. Although he threw two interceptions, his performance was highlighted by key plays that kept the offense moving. Gavin Freeman led the receiving corps with 10 receptions for 104 yards.

On the ground, Dawson Pendergrass carried the ball 15 times for 69 yards, providing a balanced threat. The Baylor defense effectively limited the Prairie View A&M attack, allowing only three points all game.

Prairie View A&M Struggles

The Panthers, who improved to a 1-2 record, found it difficult to generate consistent offense. Tevin Carter completed 14 of 25 passes for 74 yards but was unable to find the end zone. Ky'Yon Harris was the top receiver with three catches for 38 yards.

Zayvion Turner-Knox had four carries for 12 yards. The scoring disparity was evident in the quarter-by-quarter breakdown, as Prairie View A&M managed just one field goal in the first quarter and failed to score in the remaining three periods. Baylor’s 1-1 record reflects a team that is finding its footing, highlighted by this decisive performance at home.

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