In a Saturday night showcase at LaVell Edwards Stadium, No. 12 Brigham Young University delivered a decisive 28-7 victory over the Baylor Bears. The Cougars’ offense, anchored by quarterback Bear Bachmeier, ran all over the Bears’ defense, posting 189 rushing yards – the most they have recorded against a Big 12 opponent this year.

Bear Bachmeier’s dual‑threat performance

Bachmeier accounted for four total touchdowns, three on the ground and one through the air. He finished with 158 total yards of offense, including an 8‑yard run, a 5‑yard plunge and a decisive 1‑yard rush that pushed the lead to 21‑0 with just 1:40 left in the first half. His passing contribution came on a 23‑yard strike to Jojo Phillips late in the third quarter, extending BYU’s cushion to three touchdowns.

Ground game sets the tone

The Cougars’ rushing attack was relentless. They amassed 150 yards in the first half alone, averaging five yards per carry and scoring on each of their first three drives. LJ Martin added 49 yards on six carries before exiting at halftime with an apparent ankle injury.

BYU’s methodical drives kept Baylor’s offense off the field. The first‑half scoring sequences consumed 20 minutes of clock time, with the Cougars covering 86 yards in 12 plays on the second drive and 96 yards in 18 plays on the third. This sustained possession limited Baylor to a meager 2.7 yards per play through the first three quarters.

Baylor’s lone score

The Bears finally got on the board late in the third quarter when DJ Lagway connected on a 3‑yard pass to Hawkins Polley with 11:18 remaining. The score was a consolation as BYU’s lead continued to expand.

Implications and next steps

With the win, BYU improves to 8‑2 overall and 5‑2 in the Big 12, maintaining a No. 10 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings. The victory also marks BYU’s highest rushing total against a conference foe this season, a benchmark not reached since their early‑October triumph over Iowa State.

Baylor, now 6‑4 overall and 4‑3 in conference play, will host Texas Tech next Saturday, hoping to rebound from the loss. BYU travels to Kansas for its next matchup.

Takeaway

BYU’s balanced attack – a potent ground game complemented by timely passing – proved too much for Baylor’s defense. The Cougars’ ability to dominate time of possession and generate big‑play runs underscores their status as a serious contender in the race for a playoff berth.

Original reporting: FOX 13 KSTU (Scripps) – Utah County — read the source article.