Baylor Downs UCF 41-9 in Orlando

A Dominant Visiting Effort

The Baylor Bears dismantled the UCF Knights 41-9 on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, Florida. The visiting team controlled the game from the opening drive, establishing a lead they would never relinquish before the final horn. With 45,906 fans in attendance, the Bears showcased a potent passing attack that overwhelmed the home defense throughout the contest.

Scoring Breakdown

Baylor struck early, taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a four-yard touchdown pass from DJ Lagway to Tony Livingston. The second quarter saw the Bears build their advantage significantly. Caden Knighten added a two-yard rushing touchdown, followed by field goals from Rhett Armstrong from 45 and 29 yards out.

Although UCF’s Will Stone kicked a 39-yard field goal to cut the deficit, Armstrong’s 45-yarder and 29-yarder, along with Stone’s 57-yard kick, left Baylor up 20-6 at halftime. The third quarter proved decisive for the Bears, as Lagway connected with Livingston on a 21-yard pass and Gavin Freeman on a 77-yard bomb.

Stone added a 35-yard field goal for UCF, but Baylor closed the scoring with a fifth touchdown pass from Lagway to Matthew Klopfenstein in the fourth quarter.

Key Performances

DJ Lagway was the engine of the Baylor offense, completing 16 of 25 passes for 319 yards and four touchdowns. His most significant target was Gavin Freeman, who hauled in five receptions for 114 yards and one touchdown. On the ground, Ryelan Morris contributed 82 yards on 11 carries.

For the Knights, Alonza Barnett III completed 8 of 16 passes for 133 yards, while Rocco Marriott rushed for 50 yards on two carries. Josh Derry led the UCF receiving corps with three catches for 70 yards.

Final Records

The victory improves the Baylor Bears’ record to 5-3. The UCF Knights drop to 4-4 on the season following the defeat at home.

Sources

ESPN