A Dominant Home Performance
Baylor Bears quarterback Nate Bennett accounted for 301 passing yards and two touchdowns in a decisive 44-3 victory over the Prairie View A&M Panthers on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The Bears, playing at home in McLane Stadium before a crowd of 38,642, built an insurmountable lead early, outscoring the Panthers 34-0 after the first quarter.
The performance leaves Baylor with a 1-1 record, while Prairie View A&M drops to 1-2.
Early Momentum Shift
The Panthers struck first in the opening period, with Ethan Eddins connecting on a 25-yard field goal to give Prairie View A&M a 3-0 lead. Baylor responded quickly to tie the game at 3-3 on a 46-yard field goal by Rhett Armstrong.
The momentum shifted decisively in the second half of the first quarter when Caden Knighten rushed five yards for a touchdown, followed by a 33-yard pass from Bennett to Jayden McGowan. The Bears led 17-3 at the end of the first quarter, a deficit the visitors never recovered from.
Sustained Offense
Baylor’s offense continued to operate efficiently in the second quarter. Dre'lon Miller caught a 22-yard pass from Bennett for a touchdown, and Bennett added a 17-yard run of his own to extend the lead to 31-3. Armstrong added a 45-yard field goal to close out the half.
In the third quarter, Jayden McGowan rushed 13 yards for a touchdown, pushing the score to 41-3. The fourth quarter saw Armstrong convert a 22-yard field goal, securing the final margin of victory.
Statistic Breakdown
Bennett completed 23 of 35 passes for 301 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Gavin Freeman led the receiving corps with 10 catches for 104 yards, while Dawson Pendergrass carried the ball 15 times for 69 yards. For Prairie View A&M, Tevin Carter completed 14 of 25 passes for 74 yards.
Zayvion Turner-Knox rushed four times for 12 yards, and Ky'Yon Harris caught three passes for 38 yards. The Bears' defensive dominance allowed only three points all game, a testament to their overall control of the contest.
Sources
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