Game Log: No. 17 Baylor Cruises Past Texas State 42-7
The Baylor Bears are back at the friendly confines of McLane Stadium after a gut-wrenching double-overtime loss at BYU in their first road test of the season last week, hosting the Texas State Bobcats Saturday.
The Bears struggled with the hostile atmosphere in Provo last weekend, committing 14 penalties (including 4 false starts) for 118 yards., eventually dropping the game, 26-20, in double overtime.
The Bobcats, out of the Sun Belt Conference, are coming off an uplifting 41-12 win over FIU after dropping their Week 1 matchup with Nevada, 38-14. Teams from the Sun Belt won three games against power five conference opponents last week, including Appalachian State taking down then No.6 Texas A&M in College Station.
Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen is looking for a bounce-back performance after going 18-28 for just 137 yards and a touchdown in last week's game. He may also be down two key offensive weapons, as wide receiver Monaray Baldwin and running back Taye McWilliams remain game-time decisions.
WHAT: Texas State Bobcats vs. No. 17 Baylor Bears
WHERE: McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas (45,140)
WHEN: Saturday, September 17, 2022, 11 a.m. CT
TELEVISION: FS1, FuboTV (try it free)
RADIO: ESPN Central Texas 1660 AM
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Texas State has won the coin toss and will defer to the second half.
Seth Keller's kickoff goes out of the end zone for a touchback. The Bears will begin the day at their own 25-yard line.
FIRST QUARTER
On 3rd and 3, Richard Reese runs for a 5-yard carry to the Baylor 38-yard line.
On 3rd and 1, Texas State is called for offside resulting in a Baylor first down at the Texas State 48-yard line.
On 2nd and 5, Sqwirl Williams rushes for 8 yards to the Texas State 35-yard line with 10:49 to go in the first quarter.
On 3rd and 20, Shapen's pass is complete to Seth Jones for an 18-yard completion to the Texas State 27-yard line.
On 4th and 2, Shapen's pass complete to Gavin Yates for an 8-yard gain to the Texas State 17-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN BEARS: Baylor 7, Texas State 0
Reese scores on a 14-yard rush to put Baylor ahead with 8:35 left in the first quarter. Mayers' PAT is good. Scoring drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:25 off the clock.
Change of possession, Rauschenberg's kick fielded at the goal line and returned to the Texas State 15-yard line with 8:29 to go in the first quarter.
On 3rd and 5, Layne Hatcher's pass complete to Ashtyn Hawkins for 4 yards. Texas State will punt.
Change of possession, Gavin Holmes fair catches at the Baylor 31-yard line with 6:42 to go in the first quarter
On 3rd and 4, Reese rushes for no gain. Baylor will punt.
Change of possession, Power's punt downed at the Texas State 24-yard line with 5:09 to go in the first quarter.
On 3rd and 4, Hatcher's pass complete to Hawkins for a 6-yard gain to the Texas State 36-yard line.
On 2nd and 11, Hatcher's pass complete to Hawkins for a loss of 4 yards to the Baylor 44-yard line.
On 3rd and 15, Hatcher's pass complete to DeMarcus Gregory for a gain of 13 to the Baylor 31-yard line.
Change of possession, on 4th and 2, Hatcher's pass incomplete and the Bears will take over at their own 31-yard line with 25 seconds left in the first quarter.
END OF FIRST QUARTER: Baylor 7, Texas State 0
On 3rd and 8, Williams rushes for 6 yards to the Baylor 36-yard line.
On 4th and 2, Reese carries for 7 yards to the Baylor 43-yard line with 13:34 to go in the second quarter.
After a targeting penalty on Sione Tupuo, Baylor will advance the ball to the Texas State 25-yard line. After review, flag is picked up and Baylor will get the ball at the Texas State 40-yard line.
Kyron Drones pass complete to Seth Jones for a 10-yard gain to the Texas State 30-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN BEARS: Baylor 14, Texas State 0
Williams scores with a 30-yard rush. Mayers' PAT is good. Scoring drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 3:15.
Change of possession, Texas State takes over at their own 25-yard line after a touchback with 11:37 to go in the second quarter.
Hutchins pass complete to Hawkins for an 11-yard gain and a first down to the Baylor 36-yard line with 10:42 to go in the second quarter.
On 3rd and 5, Hutchins complete to Hawkins to the Baylor 23-yard line and a first down.
On 3rd and 1, Calvin Hill rushes for 4 yards to the Baylor 10-yard line.
On 3rd and goal from the 6-yard line, Hill is stopped for a gain of 2 with 5:50 to go in the second quarter.
Change of possession, on 4th and goal from the 4-yard line, Hutchins' pass is incomplete. Baylor will take over at their own 4-yard line with 5:36 remaining in the second quarter.
On 3rd and 11 from their own 3-yard line, Shapen's pass complete to Jones for an 11-yard gain to the Baylor 14-yard line. After review, pass is ruled incomplete. Baylor will punt from their own 3-yard line.
Change of possession, Hawkins fields the punt but loses 4 yards on the return, Bobcats will start at their own 46-yard line with 3:41 left in the second quarter.
Hatcher's pass complete to Julian Ortega-Jones for 18 yard to the Baylor 36-yard line with 3:15 to go in the second quarter.
Hatcher's pass complete to Hawkins for a 10-yard gain to the Baylor 20-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN BOBCATS: Baylor 14, Texas State 7
Hutchins' pass complete to Hawkins for a 13-yard touchdown with 1:59 remaining in the second quarter. Keller's PAT is good. Scoring drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 1:42 off the clock.
Change of possession, Williams fields the kickoff at the goal line and returns to the Baylor 4-yard line with 1:51 to go in the second quarter.
Shapen's pass complete to Gavin Holmes for a 13-yard completion to the Baylor 18-yard line with 1:28 left in the second quarter.
Shapen's pass complete to Javon Gipson for a 14-yard gain to the Baylor 36-yard line with 1:22 to go in the second quarter.
On 3rd and 1 from the Texas State 35-yard line, Shapen's pass is incomplete.
TOUCHDOWN BEARS: Baylor 21, Texas State 7
On 4th and 1, Shapen rushes for a 35-yard touchdown with 26 seconds to go in the second quarter. Mayers' PAT is good. Scoring drive: 9 plays, 96 yards, 1:33 off the clock.
Change of possession: kick off goes for a touchback, Texas State starts at their own 25-yard line with 26 seconds left in the second quarter.
HALFTIME: Baylor 21, Texas State 7
Halftime stats:
Blake Shapen (BU): 11-18, 95 yards, TD (rushing)
Layne Hatcher (TX ST): 17-21, 125 yards, TD
Richard Reese (BU): 11 rush, 47 yards, TD
Calvin Hill (TX ST): 7 rush, 30 yards
Seth Jones (BU): 2 REC, 28 yards
Ashtyn Hawkins (TX ST): 9 REC, 73 yards, TD
THIRD QUARTER
Hutchins completes to Hawkins for 29 yards to the baylor 46-yard line.
On 3rd and 3, Hill rushes for 4 yards to the Baylor 35-yard line and a first down.
Change of possession, Jalen Banks fumbles and is recovered by Mike Harris at the Baylor 37-yard line with 12:57 to go in the third quarter
Reese with a 11-yard rush to the Texas State 48-yard line.
On 3rd and 1 from the Texas State 43-yard line, Shapen rushes for 2 yards to the Texas State 41-yard line.
On 3rd and 7, Williams rushes for 2 yard to the Texas State 36-yard line.
Change of possession, Shapen's pass intercepted by Sione Tupou at the Texas State 30-yard line with 8:57 left to go in the third quarter
Hatcher's pass complete to Hill for a 16-yard gain to the Texas State 46-yard line.
On 3rd and 5, Hatcher's pass is tipped by Siaki Ika and incomplete at the Baylor 49-yard line.
Change of possession, on 4th and 5, Hatcher's pass is batted by Ika and incomplete. Baylor will take over at their own 49-yard line with 7:06 to go in the third quarter.
On 3rd and 8, Reese rushes for 22 yards to the Texas State 27-yard line with 6:00 to go in the third quarter.
TOUCHDOWN BEARS: Baylor 28, Texas State 7
On 3rd and 12, Shapen's pass complete to Holmes for a 29-yard touchdown with 4:42 to go in the third quarter. PAT is good. Scoring drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:24 off the clock.
Change of possession, kickoff returned to the Texas State 21-yard line with 4:40 to go in the third quarter
Hutchins sacked by T.J. Franklin for a loss of 9 yards back to the Texas State 12-yard line on first down.
On 3rd and 13, Hutchins' pass is incomplete. Texas State will punt.
Change of possession, Holmes fair catches at the Baylor 37-yard line with 3:15 to go in the third quarter
Change of possession, Williams fumbles and Texas State recovers at the Baylor 45-yard line with 3:07 to go in the third quarter
On 3rd and 6, Jahmyl Jeter rushes for 5 yards to the Baylor 36-yard line.
On 4th and 1, Jeter rushes for 7 yards to the Baylor 29-yard line.
On 3rd and 7, Lincoln Pare loses 3 yards to set up a 4th and 10 from the Baylor 29-yard line.
Change of possesion, Keller's 46-yard field goal attempt is blocked by T.J. Franklin as time expires in the third quarter, Baylor will take over at their own 29-yard line
FOURTH QUARTER
Shapen's pass complete to Reese for a 19-yard gain to the Baylor 48-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN BEARS: Baylor 35, Texas State 7
Reese with a 52-yard touchdown run with 14:19 left in the fourth quarter. Mayers' PAT is good. Scoring drive: 2 plays, 69 yards, 0:41 off the clock.
Change of possession, touchback on the kickoff gives the Bobcats the ball at their own 25-yard line with 14:19 to go in the fourth quarter.
On 2nd and 10, Hutchins is sacked by Brooks Miller for a loss of 9 yards to the Texas State 16-yard line.
On 3rd and 19, Jeter rushes for one yard.
Change of possession, punt goes out of bounds at midfield with 12:46 left in the fourth quarter
Shapen's pass complete to Josh Fleeks for a 45-yard reception to the Texas State 5-yard line with 12:31 left in regulation.
TOUCHDOWN BEARS: Baylor 42, Texas State 7
Reese with a 5-yard touchdown run with 12:19 left in regulation. Mayers' PAT is good. Scoring drive: 2 plays, 50 yards, 0:27 off the clock.
Change of possession, kickoff goes for a touchback. Bobcats will start at their own 25-yard line.
Pare rushes for 13 yards to the Texas State 38-yard line.
On 3rd and 8, Hutchins' pass is incomplete. Bobcats will punt with 10:36 to go in regulation.
Change of possession, Bobcats punt goes out of bounds at the Baylor 28-yard line
Drones pass complete to Josh Cameron for a 14-yard gain to the Texas State 47-yard line with 8:50 to go in regulation.
On 3rd and 7, Drones rushes for 1 yard. Baylor will punt from the Texas State 43-yard line.
Change of possession, punt goes into the end zone for a touchback, Texas State will start at their own 20-yard line with 6:29 left in regulation
On 3rd and 5, Pare rushes for 4 yards to his own 29-yard line.
Change of possession, Jordan Nabors returns the punt for 29 yards to the Texas State 48-yard line with 4:15 left in regulation
Change of possession, Fleeks fumbles and is recovered by Texas State at their own 31-yard line with 2:31 left in regulation
FINAL SCORE: No. 17 Baylor 42, Texas State 7
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