BYU Cougars vs. Baylor Bears: 2024 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Baylor Bears 34–28 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: BYU Cougars 34, Baylor Bears 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	18	9	3	0	34
Baylor Bears	6	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) — 308.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +9.66 EPA
• Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 216.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.83 EPA
• Parker Kingston (BYU) — 0.0 yds · -0.48 EPA/play -0.48 EPA

Rushing

• Enoch Nawahine (BYU) — 61.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Bryson Washington (Baylor) — 35.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) — 59.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Darius Lassiter (BYU) — 8 rec · 120.0 yds +1.53 EPA
• Hal Presley (Baylor) — 8 rec · 82.0 yds +0.84 EPA
• Josh Cameron (Baylor) — 7 rec · 125.0 yds +2.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sawyer Robertson	Baylor	50	54.0%	308	3	+0.19	+9.66
Jake Retzlaff	BYU	31	54.8%	216	2	+0.12	+3.83
Parker Kingston	BYU	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.48	-0.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	Baylor
Plays	69	75
EPA / play	+0.054	+0.113
Total EPA	+3.75	+8.48
Success rate	39.1%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.105	+0.193
Rush EPA / play	+0.011	-0.047
Yards	396	409

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	BYU	7	77	+6.76	Pass TD
Q1	Baylor	1	0	-4.97	Interception
Q1	BYU	4	20	+2.25	Rush TD
Q1	Baylor	7	48	+4.61	Ended
Q1	BYU	7	74	+5.25	Rush TD
Q1	Baylor	8	85	+8.40	Rush TD
Q1	BYU	10	85	+5.79	Pass TD
Q2	Baylor	5	3	-2.39	Punt
Q2	BYU	3	8	-1.26	Punt
Q2	Baylor	7	42	+2.67	Pass TD
Q2	BYU	7	39	-0.15	Field goal
Q2	Baylor	17	112	+8.29	Pass TD
Q3	BYU	12	50	-0.06	Field goal
Q3	Baylor	3	0	-3.22	Punt
Q3	BYU	3	2	-4.79	Interception
Q3	Baylor	4	7	-5.66	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+5.55 EPA)
2. Q1 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass intercepted (-4.97 EPA)
3. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Sam Vander Haar rushes for 22 yards (4th & 10) (+4.96 EPA)
4. Q1 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Josh Cameron for 34 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.92 EPA)
5. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Bryson Washington for 14 yards (4th & 8) (+4.81 EPA)
6. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass intercepted (-4.08 EPA)
7. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Josh Cameron for 18 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.84 EPA)
8. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Hal Presley for 11 yards (4th & 4) (+3.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (34–28) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) — 308.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Baylor at 0.113 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of BYU Cougars vs Baylor Bears?

BYU Cougars 34, Baylor Bears 28 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Baylor Bears?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 34–28.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs Baylor Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636880.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Baylor Bears in passing?

Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) led passers with 308.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for BYU Cougars at Baylor Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.