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FINAL: Longhorns Dominate Baylor 38-6

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FINAL: Longhorns Dominate Baylor 38-6
FINAL: Longhorns Dominate Baylor 38-6 /
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It is game day in Austin, yet it will be a different Saturday for fans as the No. 3 ranked Texas Longhorns, the preseason favorite to win the Big 12 for the first time since 2009, begin their quest to Arlington with a road trip to McLane Stadium to take on Baylor. The Bears (1-2, 0-0 Big 12) have struggled early, losing back-to-back matchups against Texas State and Utah. 

But why should Bears fans have a glimmer of hope? History. Since 2009, Baylor has gone 4-3 against Texas when playing at home. The Bears have outscored the Longhorns 176-175. Dave Aranda, who's two years removed from guiding Baylor to a Big 12 title, has coached in big games before and understands the pressure of defeating an in-state rival in what will be the final matchup for the foreseeable future. 

The Longhorns received positive news Thursday with the expected return of freshman running back CJ Baxter. Baylor's run defense ranks 106th entering Saturday's matchup and the Longhorns have a trio of talented tailbacks that should push the ball into positive territory. 

The Longhorns will be looking to start off conference play strong after a less-than-satisfying performance in their 31-10 win over Wyoming. 

Game Information: No. 3 Texas vs. Baylor

Date/Time: Saturday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. CT

Where: McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas

Spread: Texas -15.5

Moneyline: Texas -650, Baylor +475

Over/Under: 51.5

TV Channel: Longhorn Network/ FuboTV (try it free)

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First Quarter

After a three-yard completion on first down, two straight sacks derailed Baylor's first drive that ended with a punt on fourth and 25. 

Change of Possession

The first drive for Texas saw the Longhorns pick up a first-down on a 10-yard completion to Ja'Tavion Sanders. However, they couldn't move the chains after that as a Jonathon Brooks run on third and three was blown up in the backfield for a loss of two yards before a punt.

Change of Possession

Baylor managed to move the chains just once before the Texas defensive front stepped up with a tackle for a loss by Byron Murphy, and a sack from Vernon Broughton helped force a punt. 

Change of Possession

A handoff to Brooks gets the Longhorns on the board as he took a run 40 yards for a touchdown. It was a quick two-play drive for Texas as they opened it up with a 15-yard completion to Xavier Worthy before Brooks found the endzone.

TOUCHDOWN LONGHORNS 

Texas 7, Baylor 0

Change of Possession

Baylor responded with an explosive play of their own as Sawyer Robertson hit Ketron Jackson Jr., for a 44-yard gain that would help set up a 22-yard field goal as the Longhorns defense held their ground in the redzone. 

FIELD GOAL BEARS 

Texas 7, Baylor 3

Change of Possession

Second Quarter 

The Longhorns did manage to move the chains once on a 16-yard completion to Adonai Mitchell before punting after Ewers' third-down pass was batted down at the line of scrimmage. 

Change of Possession

Baylor had another explosive play through the air, this time Robertson found Monaray Baldwin for 23 yards, but couldn't advance past midfield as the Texas defense was able to force a punt. 

Change of Possession

Ewers escaped pressure from Baylor ans scrambled 29-yards for another Longhorns touchdown. The touchdown run capped off a productive nine-play drive where Ewers had three straight completions for over 10 yards. 

TOUCHDOWN LONGHORNS 

Texas 14, Baylor 3

Change of Possession

Baylor couldnt match the Texas score as the Bears go three-and-out. 

Change of Possession

The Longhorns offense make quick work of the Bears defense as a double pass saw Worthy find Sanders for a 35-yard completion before C.J. Baxter found the endzone with a seven-yard run.

TOUCHDOWN LONGHORNS 

Texas 21, Baylor 3

Change of Possession

Baylor moved the chains once before going for it on fourth and two with a run play that was blown up by Longhorns' defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat to force a turnover on downs. 

Change of Possession

The Longhorns offense took over at the Baylor 46-yard-line and find the endzone in five plays as Brooks scored on a two-yard run.

TOUCHDOWN LONGHORNS 

Texas 28, Baylor 3

Change of Possession

The Longhorns defense forced another three-and-out but a muffed punt by Worthy gave Baylor a second chance at getting points before halftime. With the second chance all they mustered was a field goal. 

FIELD GOAL BEARS 

Texas 28, Baylor 6

Change of Possession

The Longhorns offense goes three-and-out with 30 seconds left in the half. 

Change of Possession

The Bears couldn't manage to get into scoring position before the clock ran out in the first half. 

Third Quarter 

Texas got the drive started with a strong start as Sanders picked up 49 yards on a second-down pass before the Longhorns stalled in the redzone as they settled for a field goal.

FIELD GOAL LONGHORNS 

Texas 31, Baylor 6

Change of Possession

A promising drive for Baylor ends without points as Jaylan Ford interception a Robertson in the endzone.

Change of Possession

Capitalizing on the interception, Texas goes 95 yards before Ewers found Worthy for a 21-yard touchdown pass. 

TOUCHDOWN LONGHORNS 

Texas 38, Baylor 6

Change of Possession

Another stop by the Longhorns defense is negated by a muffed punt as the Bears were able to recover the fumble to get the offense another chance at points.

Fourth Quarter

Despite the great field position after the muffed punt, the Bears were held scoreless as they went for it on fourth-down and was sacked by Justice Finkley to force a turnover on downs.

Change of Possession

A 10-play Longhorns drive comes up empty after Bert Auburn's 26-yard field goal hit off the right upright. 

Change of Possession

Malik Muhammad breaks up Baylor's pass to force another turnover on downs for the Bears offense.

Change of Possession

Texas moves the chains once with Maalik Murphy in at quarterback having to punt the ball back to Baylor.

Change of Possession

Baylor's drive ends on the Longhorns' four-yard-line where clock would expired.

FINAL: Texas 38, Baylor 6

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