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Baylor Hosts Arizona State in Week 3 Matchup

Strategic Insights

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Baylor University's football team looks to maintain its impressive start to the season as it hosts Arizona State University at McLane Stadium on September 20. The two teams have different records, with Baylor standing at 2-1, while Arizona State is also 2-1. The game is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on FOX. Baylor is favored to win by 2.5 points, according to the odds. Going into the game, Baylor's offense has been performing well, averaging 517.3 yards per game, with 368 yards coming from passing and 149.3 yards from rushing. Meanwhile, Arizona State's offense is averaging 408 yards per game, with 175.7 yards coming from passing and 232.3 yards from rushing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Baylor's offense is led by quarterback Sawyer Robertson, who has thrown for 1,070 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, with a completion percentage of 62.2.
  • Baylor's rushing game is spearheaded by Bryson Washington, who has carried the ball for 304 yards and 4 touchdowns.
  • Arizona State's passing game is controlled by quarterback Sam Leavitt, who has thrown for 527 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions, with a completion percentage of 58.1.
  • Arizona State's running game is carried by Raleek Brown, who has rushed for 292 yards and 2 touchdowns.
  • Baylor's defense has been effective, holding its opponents to 356 yards per game, with 167.7 yards coming from passing and 188.3 yards from rushing.
  • Arizona State's defense has allowed 326.3 yards per game, with 235 yards coming from passing and 91.3 yards from rushing.

Statistics:

  • Baylor's offense is 14th in the nation in terms of yardage, averaging 517.3 yards per game.
  • Baylor's passing game is 4th in the nation, averaging 368 yards per game.
  • Arizona State's offense is 61st in the nation, averaging 408 yards per game.
  • Arizona State's rushing game is 19th in the nation, averaging 232.3 yards per game.
  • Baylor's defense is 80th in the nation, allowing 356 yards per game.
  • Arizona State's defense is 63rd in the nation, allowing 326.3 yards per game.

Sources:

  • Data Skrive. (n.d.). Baylor vs. Arizona State football statistics. Retrieved from https://www.dataskrive.com/newsite/big12/fb/baylor/Arizona-state/2023-09-20
  • Data Skrive. (n.d.). Baylor vs. Arizona State football team statistics. Retrieved from https://www.dataskrive.com/newsite/big12/fb/baylor/Arizona-state/2023-09-20/team-statistics

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