Baylor Football Dominates Samford in Regular-Season Finale

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Baylor University's football team, led by senior running back Bryson Washington, secured a 42-7 victory over Samford in their non-conference, regular-season finale on Saturday at McLane Stadium. Washington's remarkable performance, which included rushing for 135 yards and two touchdowns, shattered his own freshman rushing record set in 2024. The Bears' dominant display of offense, defense, and special teams will undoubtedly set the tone for their upcoming Big 12 Conference opener against No. 24 Arizona State.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bryson Washington rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, leading Baylor football to a 42-7 win over Samford.
  • Washington shattered his own freshman rushing record set in 2024, adding to his impressive career stats.
  • The Baylor Bears accumulated 468 yards of total offense, including 223 on the ground and 245 passing.
  • The team stifled Samford to just 195 yards, including 95 on the ground and 100 passing, including 68 yards in the second half.
  • Defensively, the Bears pulled in four takeaways, including three interceptions from Kaleb Burns, Micah Gifford, and LeVar Thornton.

Statistics:

  • Bryson Washington's 135-yard rushing performance broke his own freshman rushing record set in 2024.
  • Washington's 21 carries for 135 yards and two scores marked his eighth 100+ yard rushing game in 17 career outings.
  • Baylor's 468 yards of total offense ranked No. 13 nationally.
  • The Bears' 223 yards on the ground and 245 yards passing established them as the No. 1 passing offense nationally.
  • Baylor's four takeaways, including three interceptions, showcased the team's defensive prowess.
  • Bryson Washington's 1,377 yards and 16 touchdowns on the rushing record in his career places him 31st in program history.

Sources:

  • Baylor University Athletics news release.