Dual-threat QB Finn helps Baylor dominate Tarleton State in 45-3 win
— Dequan Finn threw for 192 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a 39-yard score to lift Baylor to a season-opening 45-3 win over FCS Tarleton State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Tarleton State Texans
3
Baylor Bears
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAR | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BAY | 21 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 45 |
McLane Stadium · 42,272 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels | W 28-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ West Georgia Wolves | W 49-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Central Arkansas Bears | W 49-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Austin Peay Governors | W 40-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Chicago State Cougars | W 56-21 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:51 3-45
Ketron Jackson Jr. 30 Yd pass from Sawyer Robertson (Connor Hawkins Kick)
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Field Goal 9:37 3-38
Isaiah Hankins 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:11 3-35
Michael Trigg 17 Yd pass from Dequan Finn (Isaiah Hankins Kick)
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Field Goal 11:23 3-28
Adrian Guzman 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:59 0-28
Dawson Pendergrass 1 Yd Run (Isaiah Hankins Kick)
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Touchdown 4:12 0-21
Keaton Thomas 35 Yd Interception Return (Isaiah Hankins Kick)
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Touchdown 4:52 0-14
Ashtyn Hawkins 32 Yd pass from Dequan Finn (Isaiah Hankins Kick)
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Touchdown 13:37 0-7
Dequan Finn 39 Yd Run (Isaiah Hankins Kick)
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BAY
3 plays, 24 yards, 1:52 · End of Game
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TAR 1:52
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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BAY 3:51
9 plays, 83 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:51 3-45
Ketron Jackson Jr. 30 Yd pass from Sawyer Robertson (Connor Hawkins Kick)
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TAR 7:04
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:33 · Punt
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BAY 9:37
8 plays, 22 yards, 2:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:37 3-38
Isaiah Hankins 39 Yd Field Goal
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TAR 12:17
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:35 · Punt
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BAY 13:52
6 plays, 29 yards, 1:46 · Downs
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TAR 0:38
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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BAY 2:51
3 plays, 21 yards, 0:39 · Interception
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TAR 3:30
10 plays, 42 yards, 4:41 · Downs
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BAY 8:11
7 plays, 63 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:11 3-35
Michael Trigg 17 Yd pass from Dequan Finn (Isaiah Hankins Kick)
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TAR 11:23
8 plays, 58 yards, 2:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:23 3-28
Adrian Guzman 34 Yd Field Goal
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BAY
1 play, 3 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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TAR
8 plays, 73 yards, 2:58 · Missed FG
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BAY 2:58
10 plays, 43 yards, 5:14 · Interception
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TAR 8:12
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:47 · Punt
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BAY 9:59
9 plays, 66 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:59 0-28
Dawson Pendergrass 1 Yd Run (Isaiah Hankins Kick)
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TAR 12:49
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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BAY
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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TAR 1:58
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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TAR 4:12
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:40 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:12 0-21
Keaton Thomas 35 Yd Interception Return (Isaiah Hankins Kick)
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BAY 4:52
5 plays, 46 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:52 0-14
Ashtyn Hawkins 32 Yd pass from Dequan Finn (Isaiah Hankins Kick)
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TAR 7:01
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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BAY 8:28
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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TAR 10:12
6 plays, -1 yard, 3:25 · Punt
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BAY 13:37
5 plays, 66 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:37 0-7
Dequan Finn 39 Yd Run (Isaiah Hankins Kick)
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
TAR
BAY
9
1st Downs
24
2-15
3rd down efficiency
10-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
181
Total Yards
442
80
Passing
278
7/15
Comp/Att
18/28
5.3
Yards per pass
9.9
101
Rushing
164
41
Rushing Attempts
43
2.5
Yards per rush
3.8
7-71
Penalties
6-67
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
31:20
Possession
28:40
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