Baylor ends 8-game home losing streak in 55-27 win over ACU
John Lovett rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns, JaMycal Hasty added 102 yards with two scores and Baylor beat FCS team Abilene Christian 55-27 in a season opener Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Abilene Christian Wildcats
27
Baylor Bears
55
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACU | 7 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
| BAY | 17 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 55 |
McLane Stadium · 45,330 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Tarleton State Texans | L 27-40 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs West Georgia Wolves | W 59-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ North Alabama Lions | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Central Arkansas Bears | W 20-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs West Florida Argonauts | W 35-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:18 27-55
John Lovett 7 Yd Run (Connor Martin Kick)
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Field Goal 3:24 27-48
Connor Martin 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:53 27-45
Chase Cokley 7 Yd pass from Luke Anthony (Oscar Hernandez Kick)
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Touchdown 10:55 20-45
John Lovett 3 Yd Run (Connor Martin Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 20-38
Oscar Hernandez 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:55 17-38
John Lovett 31 Yd Run (Connor Martin Kick)
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Touchdown 3:50 17-31
Billy McCrary 75 Yd Run (Oscar Hernandez Kick)
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Touchdown 4:08 10-31
JaMycal Hasty 54 Yd Run (Connor Martin Kick)
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Field Goal 5:30 10-24
Oscar Hernandez 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:24 7-24
JaMycal Hasty 3 Yd Run (Connor Martin Kick)
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Touchdown 1:41 7-17
D.J. Fuller 54 Yd pass from Luke Anthony (Oscar Hernandez Kick)
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Touchdown 2:39 0-17
Marques Jones 20 Yd pass from Jalan McClendon (Connor Martin Kick)
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Touchdown 5:27 0-10
Jalen Hurd 25 Yd pass from Jalan McClendon (Connor Martin Kick)
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Field Goal 9:39 0-3
Connor Martin 35 Yd Field Goal
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BAY
8 plays, 27 yards, 5:51 · End of Game
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ACU 5:51
6 plays, 23 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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BAY 9:18
6 plays, 55 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:18 27-55
John Lovett 7 Yd Run (Connor Martin Kick)
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ACU 11:40
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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BAY 12:39
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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ACU 14:22
10 plays, 60 yards, 4:02 · Downs
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BAY 3:24
7 plays, 41 yards, 3:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:24 27-48
Connor Martin 50 Yd Field Goal
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ACU 6:53
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:53 27-45
Chase Cokley 7 Yd pass from Luke Anthony (Oscar Hernandez Kick)
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BAY 8:33
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:00 · Interception
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ACU 9:31
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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BAY 10:55
6 plays, 85 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:55 20-45
John Lovett 3 Yd Run (Connor Martin Kick)
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ACU 13:35
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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ACU 15:00
7 plays, 54 yards, 1:55 · Field Goal
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BAY 1:55
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 20-38
Oscar Hernandez 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:55 17-38
John Lovett 31 Yd Run (Connor Martin Kick)
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ACU 3:50
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:50 17-31
Billy McCrary 75 Yd Run (Oscar Hernandez Kick)
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BAY 4:08
3 plays, 71 yards, 1:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:08 10-31
JaMycal Hasty 54 Yd Run (Connor Martin Kick)
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ACU 5:30
12 plays, 58 yards, 5:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:30 10-24
Oscar Hernandez 34 Yd Field Goal
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BAY 11:24
6 plays, 67 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:24 7-24
JaMycal Hasty 3 Yd Run (Connor Martin Kick)
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ACU 13:33
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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BAY 14:53
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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ACU 1:41
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:41 7-17
D.J. Fuller 54 Yd pass from Luke Anthony (Oscar Hernandez Kick)
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BAY 2:39
2 plays, 16 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:39 0-17
Marques Jones 20 Yd pass from Jalan McClendon (Connor Martin Kick)
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ACU 3:26
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:01 · Interception
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BAY 5:27
5 plays, 80 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:27 0-10
Jalen Hurd 25 Yd pass from Jalan McClendon (Connor Martin Kick)
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ACU 6:45
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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BAY 9:39
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:39 0-3
Connor Martin 35 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
ACU
BAY
19
1st Downs
26
6-15
3rd down efficiency
2-9
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
466
Total Yards
606
246
Passing
311
27/40
Comp/Att
18/28
6.2
Yards per pass
11.1
220
Rushing
295
27
Rushing Attempts
36
8.1
Yards per rush
8.2
5-37
Penalties
5-53
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
30:01
Possession
29:59
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