BYU Beats Baylor In Thrilling Double Overtime Win In Provo

Sep 10, 2022, 5:26 PM | Updated: Sep 11, 2022, 12:41 am

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PROVO – BYU welcomed the Big 12 Conference to Provo for a big matchup and left a strong impression with a thrilling 26-20 victory over Baylor. In a matchup of Top 25 teams, BYU battled the Bears in the trenches and earned redemption over last year’s disappointing loss in Waco. Jaren Hall led the Cougars to the win in overtime, coming up clutch in the fourth quarter and helping BYU survive in extra time.

One for the ages pic.twitter.com/GaQYN6UWGF

— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 11, 2022

BYU Defeats Baylor In Double Overtime

In the absence of top receivers Puka Nacua and Gunner Romney, it was freshman Chase Roberts who stepped up big. Roberts was Hall’s favorite target on the night, with Roberts pulling in eight receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown. He also had a passing touchdown to Jaren Hall on a trick play in the third quarter. Hall was clutch for the Cougars, completing 23/39 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown, alongside his 22-yard touchdown reception.

The BYU defense came to play, stifling the Bears offense. After being manhandled a year ago, the Cougars battled at the line of scrimmage and held Baylor to just 289 yards of offense and just 137 passing yards. Baylor pounded the rock consistently, rushing the ball 52 times but averaging just 2.9 yards on the ground.

#BYU upsets 9th ranked #Baylor in 2OT 26-20.#BYUFootball l #BUvsBYU l @kslsports pic.twitter.com/n4QVKKwIkO

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) September 11, 2022

Each team’s kickers missed big kicks, including Jake Oldroyd who had a game-winner opportunity with nine seconds left. The teams also combined for 23 penalties in the game. Even though it was ugly at times, BYU was resilient and took advantage of every opportunity. It was an impressive win in what will go down as one of the biggest wins of the independence era and sets the stage for a future of fun matchups in the Big 12 conference.

It was a back and forth battle all night in front of a sellout crowd at LaVell Edwards Stadium. In their season home opener, the Cougars didn’t disappoint in giving their fans an entertaining evening. The crowd helped, forcing multiple false starts and making things difficult for the Bears. The win marks BYU’s first win over a Top 10 ranked opponent at home since they defeated no. 1 Miami during the 1990 season.

BYU vs Baylor: First Quarter

It doesn’t get any better than this.

I expect going to be an outstanding atmosphere tonight. @kslsports #BYU #BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/4iH4NfkvDb

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) September 11, 2022

#BYU opens the game in a five wide receiver set.#BYUFootball #BUvsBYU

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

Nice grab by Keanu Hill. Jaren Hall continues to spread the love early in this game. #BYUvsBaylor #GoCougs

— Dallen Graff (@dallengraff) September 11, 2022

Good opening offensive series from #BYU. The battle in the trenches was a sight to see between BYU’s OL and Baylor DL.#BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

Ben Bywater with great closing speed to get a sack on Blake Shapen. He said in the offseason this was a game he had circled. Stepping up early. #BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

Great first drive by the BYU defense. Pass rush showing well against a good Baylor offensive line. #BYUvsBU #BYUFootball

— Dallen Graff (@dallengraff) September 11, 2022

Jaren Hall has taken two hits already tonight. Despite the new faces, Baylor’s defense is as good as advertised. #BUvsBYU #BYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

This game will be won in the trenches, moreso than most games. The Bears & Cougars are battling in there.

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

LES got loud. Baylor needs to call their first timeout with 1:54 remaining in the first quarter.

It’s electric at LES tonight.#BYU #BYUFootball #BUvsBYU

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

SACK! Lorenzo Fauatea.

He’s an early candidate for most improved player in the program. A long road to getting back to full health. An impact player along #BYU‘s defensive line.#BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

1.4 YPC for #BYU on 8 carries in the first quarter. Not good.

Baylor has 1.9 yards per carry on 8 touches. Very good for the Cougar defense.

I’d give a slight edge to the Bears in the battle at the line of scrimmage through 1Q. #BYUFootball #BUvsBYU

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) September 11, 2022

BYU vs Baylor: Second Quarter

Did #BYU just run a play not knowing it was 3rd down?#BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

Max Tooley is having a great start to his season. Huge game last week and multiple big stops early in this one. #BUvsBYU #GoCougs

— Dallen Graff (@dallengraff) September 11, 2022

Max Tooley came to play today, my goodness.

What a tackle! BYU defense is looking stout so far. #BYUFootball #BYU

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) September 11, 2022

Through four possessions so far in this first half, #BYU has targeted its tight end’s just once (opening drive incompletion to Isaac Rex). #BUvsBYU l #BYUFootball l @KSLSports

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) September 11, 2022

Sack numero three for BYU as Caden Haws topples Shapen#BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

Impressive defensive battle so far in this one. Let’s see which offense can breakthrough first. #BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Dallen Graff (@dallengraff) September 11, 2022

Baylor going to their red zone package that had a lot of success in Waco last year, LB Dillon Doyle at FB. Lead blocker, then Qualan Jones runs in for the score.

Baylor takes the lead 6-3. Missed PAT off the upright.#BUvsBYU #BYUFootball #BYU

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

It’s a loss for #BYU to not have Nacua or Romney, but what an opportunity for Chase Roberts. Rising to the occasion. He’s the third best receiver for #BYU. #BYUFootball #BUvsBYU

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

A lot of NFL scouts are here for tonight’s game, I have to imagine they loved that dime of a throw from #BYU QB Jaren Hall. #BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

Toe-tap FTW. I said pregame to @AlexKirryKSL on The @ZoneSportsNet that Chase Roberts could have his coming out party tonight. Alas he goes and gets that one. What a TD for BYU #BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

BYU vs Baylor: Third Quarter

Qualan Jones adds his second TD of the night to cap a 9-play 77-yard drive for Baylor with a TD. PAT is good to give the Bears a 13-10 lead#BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

Baylor’s opening drive of the second half results in a 9-play, 77-yard drive.#BYU‘s defense wasn’t able to create any pressure on that drive, and Baylor moved down the field with ease.#BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

That was a lot of work by #BYU to get that one yard on fourth down. So much physicality in the trenches in this game. #BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

#BYU burns a timeout to attempt a field goal. Jake Oldroyd hits it to tie the game up.#BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

LES is rocking y’all. #BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

John Nelson is putting together a nice season so far along #BYU‘s defensive line. Solid contributor to that “no-name” group Ilaisa Tuiaki refers to often.#BYUFootball #BUvsBYU

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

Chase Roberts throws a TD pass to Jaren Hall & BYU now has a 20-13 lead. Roberts is a star in the making#BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

Hello Chase Roberts.

I tried to tell y’all on Cougar Sports Saturday for the past 6 months.

He’s becoming a star on a huge stage. #BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) September 11, 2022

Max Tooley is balling tonight#BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

BYU vs Baylor: Fourth Quarter

Tyler Batty is out for the remainder of tonight’s game with an abdominal strain.

At the end of the first half, he was grimacing, hunched over as he walked up the tunnel. #BYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

BYU penalized for going low again on D…rough calls the both of them#BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

Baylor TD. Tied up at 20 with 10 minutes to go.

This is shaping up to be a classic. #Big12 After Dark off to a great start.#BYU #BUvsBYU

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

Targeting on Baylor LB/FB Dillon Doyle. Easy call there. Big loss for the Bears.#BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

False start on 4th & 2 pushed #BYU to the Baylor 41 yard-line, they opted to punt. Rehkow’s punt results in a touchback, barely.#BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

HUGE third down stop by the BYU defense. Forces a big decision for Jeff Grimes on 4th down.#BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Dallen Graff (@dallengraff) September 11, 2022

That’s the type of play #BYU‘s defense wasn’t making a year ago on third downs. Keenan Pili comes up with a TFL to put Baylor at fourth down.#BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

BYU’s defense has done their part in this game. Time for Jaren Hall & the offense to show what they’re made of. #BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

Jaren Hall making things happen, you love to see it.#BUvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Dallen Graff (@dallengraff) September 11, 2022

The separation Chase Roberts is creating is exceptional.

This dude is a STAR!#BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) September 11, 2022

Shanked kick.

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

BYU vs Baylor: Overtime

First overtime game for #BYU since they defeated USC in 2019.

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

PSA: #BYU can continue playing the game if the clock strikes midnight on a Sunday.

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

Defense first for BYU. #BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

Missed it! BYU could win this with 3#BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

As the clock hits Sunday, Oldroyd misses another FG.

2OT coming up.

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 11, 2022

This game refuses to end. Wow. Jake Oldroyd misses again. #BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022

BYU holding a 26-20 lead. Two-point conversion comes up snake eyes. Baylor’s turn.#BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) – Slava Ukraini (@JacobCHatch) September 11, 2022