Baylor Tops Colorado 23-13 in Big 12 Opener Behind Defense, Special Teams
Waco showed up for Big 12 Saturday — and the Bears left with a statement win. Baylor beat Colorado 23-13 at McLane Stadium to open conference play. The Bears improve to 3-1 (1-0 Big 12); Colorado falls to 2-2 (0-1). Baylor has now held four straight opponents under 20 points — longest such streak since 2005. DJ Lagway, back in the starting lineup, threw for 221 yards and two TDs. Rhett Armstrong hit three field goals, including a McLane record-tying 54-yarder. Special teams star turn: Palmer Williams averaged 50.4 yards per punt; Jayden McGowan returned seven punts for 130 yards. Defense posted five sacks and 13 TFLs; Travion Barnes led with nine tackles. Next: Baylor at Arizona State, Saturday, Oct. 3, 9:30 p.m. CT. Sources: BaylorBears.com ; ESPN . — RF Sports Radio Also cover the other side: Buffs Fall 23-13 at Baylor · Baylor Football — RF Sports Radio Waco showed up for Big 12 Saturday — and the Bears left with a statement win. Baylor beat Colorado 23-13 at McLane Stadium to open...