No. 10 BYU beat Baylor 28-7 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, November 14, 2026, as quarterback Bear Bachmeier scored all four Cougar touchdowns — three on the ground and one through the air — in a Week 11 win that kept BYU unbeaten at home and third in the Big 12. The Cougars scored first, never trailed, and led 21-0 at half-time.

Key Points

• BYU beat Baylor 28-7 on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, leading 21-0 at half-time and never trailing.
• Quarterback Bear Bachmeier rushed for three touchdowns and threw a 23-yard scoring pass to Jojo Phillips, running for 54 yards in a four-touchdown night.
• BYU rushed for 189 yards, its most against a Big 12 opponent this season, and outgained Baylor 312-238 in total yardage.
• Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway threw for 159 yards with one touchdown and one interception as the Bears' two-game winning streak came to an end.
• BYU improved to 8-2 and 5-2 in the Big 12, staying 6-0 at home, while Baylor fell to 6-4 and 4-3 in conference play.

What Happened

BYU set the tone from the start. The Cougars scored first and never gave up the lead, building a 21-0 advantage by half-time behind Bachmeier's legs. The quarterback found the end zone three times on the ground before the break, and the BYU defence held Baylor scoreless through the first two quarters.

Baylor finally scored in the second half, with Lagway throwing the Bears' only touchdown of the night. But the visitors never got closer than two scores. Lagway finished with 159 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception, and the Bears managed only 238 total yards against a Cougar defence that controlled the game.

The clincher came late. Bachmeier tossed a 23-yard scoring pass to Jojo Phillips to make it 28-7 with 6:43 left, his fourth touchdown of the night. The Cougars rushed for 189 yards, their best against a Big 12 opponent this season, and outgained Baylor 312-238 overall.

Background and Context

The win was a strong response from BYU after a difficult week. The Cougars arrived in Provo having lost the Holy War rivalry game 28-20 at No. 4 Utah on November 7, a defeat that dropped them to 7-2. A second straight loss, this time at home to Baylor, would have seriously damaged BYU's hopes in the Big 12 race. Instead, the Cougars answered with one of their most complete performances of the season.

Baylor arrived in Provo in good form, having won two straight games, including a 41-9 rout of UCF in Orlando on October 30 in which Lagway threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns. That made BYU's defensive performance all the more impressive. The win also moved BYU to 6-0 at home, third in the Big 12 at 5-2 in conference play.

BYU Beats Baylor 28-7: Bachmeier's Four-Touchdown Night

Bachmeier was the story of the game. The BYU quarterback accounted for every Cougar touchdown, running for three scores and throwing for the fourth, and his 54 rushing yards made him a threat on every snap. Baylor's defence had to account for him as a runner as well as a passer, and that dual threat opened up the running game for BYU on the way to 189 rushing yards.

The 23-yard touchdown pass to Phillips with 6:43 left was the perfect finish to his night — a throw that turned a comfortable lead into a rout. For Baylor, Lagway managed only one score against BYU and threw an interception as the Bears' offence never found its timing, and the loss dropped them to 4-3 in the Big 12.

Reactions

The result landed as a statement win for BYU. A week after the Holy War defeat, the Cougars could have let the season drift; instead they produced a 21-point win over a team that had won two straight, led from start to finish, and never let Baylor into the game. It was the kind of response that keeps a season alive — a win built on the run game and defence BYU will need in the weeks ahead.

For Baylor, the defeat was a reminder of how thin the margins are in the Big 12. The Bears came to Provo at 6-3 with momentum, but were outgained by 74 yards, held to seven points, and never led. At 8-2 and third in the Big 12, BYU remains in the conference title conversation and the playoff discussion that comes with a top-10 ranking.

Why It Matters

The win matters most for what it keeps alive. At 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the Big 12, BYU stays third in the conference and firmly in the race for a place in the Big 12 championship game. A home loss to Baylor would have dropped the Cougars to 5-3 in the league and left them needing help. Now they control much of their own fate. Related coverage: Syracuse Storms Back From 15 Down to Stun NC State 34-31 in Raleigh on Saturday.

It also matters because of how BYU won. The Cougars' best rushing day against a Big 12 opponent this season, 189 yards, came against a Baylor team that had won two straight, and the defence held the Bears to 238 total yards. For Baylor, the loss stops the momentum: the Bears fall to 6-4 and 4-3 in the league, and next week's home game against Texas Tech takes on added importance.

What Happens Next

BYU visits the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, November 21, for a game that will test whether the Cougars can carry Saturday's form away from Provo. A win there would keep BYU in the thick of the Big 12 race heading into the final week of the regular season. Also read: No. 3 Alabama Beats Vanderbilt 21-6 as Keelon Russell Throws Three Touchdowns.

Baylor hosts Texas Tech on the same day, Saturday, November 21, looking to bounce back from the Provo defeat before it becomes a losing streak. The Bears will need a much better offensive performance than the 238 total yards they managed against BYU.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of BYU vs Baylor?
BYU beat Baylor 28-7 on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. BYU led 21-0 at half-time and never trailed.

How many touchdowns did Bear Bachmeier score?
Bear Bachmeier scored all four BYU touchdowns — three rushing touchdowns and a 23-yard touchdown pass to Jojo Phillips with 6:43 left. He also ran for 54 yards.

What were the key stats from the game?
BYU rushed for 189 yards, its most against a Big 12 opponent this season, and outgained Baylor 312-238. Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway threw for 159 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

What are the teams' records after the game?
BYU improved to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the Big 12, staying 6-0 at home and third in the conference. Baylor fell to 6-4 overall and 4-3 in Big 12 play, ending a two-game winning streak.

Who do BYU and Baylor play next?
BYU visits the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, November 21, while Baylor hosts Texas Tech on the same day.