Bennett scores 4 TDs in 36-19 Baylor win over Louisiana Tech
— Backup quarterback Nate Bennett threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another score to help Baylor defeat Louisiana Tech 36-19 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
19
Baylor Bears
36
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 19 |
| BAY | 7 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 36 |
McLane Stadium · 41,343 att.
Match Report
Team Stats
25
1st Downs
22
7-16
3rd down efficiency
5-13
1-4
4th down efficiency
1-2
362
Total Yards
418
223
Passing
253
25/44
Comp/Att
21/24
5.1
Yards per pass
10.5
139
Rushing
165
34
Rushing Attempts
44
4.1
Yards per rush
3.8
9-81
Penalties
10-90
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
0
32:18
Possession
27:42
Top Performers
LT
- Trey Kukuk C/ATT 25/44 · YDS 223 · AVG 5.1
- Lexington Matthews NO 3 · YDS 115 · AVG 38.3
- Jalen Mickens REC 4 · YDS 63 · AVG 15.8
- Eli Finley REC 8 · YDS 65 · AVG 8.1
BAY
- Nate Bennett C/ATT 21/24 · YDS 253 · AVG 10.5
- Palmer Williams NO 2 · YDS 106 · AVG 53.0
- Louis Brown IV REC 2 · YDS 79 · AVG 39.5
- Jayden McGowan REC 2 · YDS 79 · AVG 39.5
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