Baylor moves to 2-0, knocks off UTSA in San Antonio
The Baylor Bears faced the UTSA Roadrunners on Saturday evening at the Alamodome in San Antonio and came away with their second victory of the season.
1st Quarter
Baylor got a quick start on defense as the Bears forced a three and out with 2.0 tackles for loss by sophomore defensive lineman James Lynch. The offense took over and sophomore quarterback Charlie Brewer led the Bears down the field to a touchdown drive, capped by touchdown reception from junior running back JaMycal Hasty. On UTSA's next offensive possession, Baylor senior cornerback Derrek Thomas picked off a pass on the first attempt of the drive. However, the offensive couldn't take full advantage, settling for a Connor Martin field goal. UTSA added a field goal before the end of the quarter.
Highlights
On third down and goal, Baylor faced an all out blitz from UTSA and Charlie Brewer was able to sneak a pass over the defensive line to find JaMycal Hasty to score the first touchdown of the contes.
Sophomore defensive lineman James Lynch opened the game with a large tackle for loss as he chased down the UTSA QB on an option read.
Score
Baylor 10, UTSA 3
2nd Quarter
After forcing UTSA into two punts to open the second quarter, Brewer entered back into the game and led the Bears to their second touchdown. His second touchdown pass of the evening was to junior Denzel Mims. Following another forced punt, the Bears drove the length of the field again following an onside kick, but once again settled for a field goal and extended the lead to 20-6. The Bears then forced their fourth punt of the quarter, but McClendon was sacked on the first play of the next Baylor drive and lost the ball. UTSA gain possession and scored their first touchdown three plays later.
Highlights
To go along with Brewer's touchdown to Mims, the sophomore also caught a pass form Jared Atkinson for 36 yards on a reverse pass.
Sophomores Deonte Williams and James Lynch each collected sacks in the quarter.
Score
Baylor 20, UTSA 13
3rd Quarter
After two penalties following the play, Baylor's first drive of the second half stalled out, but the Baylor defense was able to hold UTSA on their first possession to get the ball back to the offense. From there, Brewer took the Bears down the field and found Jalen Hurd for the score. It was then UTSA's turn to drive the field, but the quarter finished after seven plays and 56 yards.
Key Highlights
On third-and-goal from UTSA's seven-yard line, Brewer rolled to his left after the initial play was covered and found Hurd for his second score of the season with a sliding grab.
Score
Baylor 27, UTSA 13
4th Quarter
UTSA continued their drive into the fourth quarter and found the endzone on third-and-goal from the eight-yard line to cut the Baylor lead to 27-20. The Bears went on to answer with a drive of their own that ended in a Connor Martin field goal. After another UTSA punt, Brewer led the Bears on a 12 play, 78-yard drive and was finished by a Hasty TD.
Highlights
Ira Lewis grabbed a sack after the Bears extended the lead to 10 points early in the fourth quarter to keep the momentum in Baylor's favor.
The Bears killed the clock in the fourth quarter with a 6:57 drive where they converted three third downs including a 3rd-and-11 and 3rd-and-12.
Final Score
Baylor 37, UTSA 20