Instant takeaways from No. 10 BYU’s bounce-back victory over Baylor
Nov 14, 2026, 9:16 PM | Updated: 9:17 pm
PROVO — BYU football avoided a second consecutive loss by taking down the Baylor Bears, 28-7.
The win improves BYU’s record to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in Big 12 action.
Instant takeaways from BYU’s 13th consecutive home win at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Bear Bachmeier was running like typical Bear against the Bears
A lot of attention was given to Bear Bachmeier this week on how he would respond after a surprising four-interception performance against Utah on November 7.
He responded with his physicality on the ground. Bachmeier rushed for a career-high three touchdowns, all in the first half.
It was his most impactful rushing performance since the Iowa State game on October 9.
Bear spearheaded BYU’s first three offensive drives that resulted in three Bachmeier rushing TDs, on nine, 12, and an eye-popping 18 plays.
No one has defended Legend Glasker better than Baylor
BYU freshman wide receiver Legend Glasker didn’t have a big play as we’ve grown accustomed to this season.
Baylor put a lot of attention into stopping the star receiver, and they did an excellent job of keeping him in check.
Glasker finished with three receptions for three yards, and on the ground, BYU looked to use his speed on jet sweeps; Baylor’s aggressive defense always had an answer.
Glasker finished with four carries for two rushing yards.
No one this season has defended Glasker better than Baylor did on Saturday night.
Tommy Prassas ended BYU football’s interception drought
BYU football ended its six-week drought without an interception. Tommy Prassas put an end to that, picking off DJ Lagway in the third quarter.
Before Prassas’ pick, the previous interception for BYU was against TCU from Faletau Satuala on October 3.
BYU’s defense has shown a knack for pass breakups, but for whatever reason they haven’t been able to generate picks.
Prassas has put together strong performances the past two weeks.
Last week at Utah, he forced a fumble, and tonight, he recorded his second career interception. His first since 2024.
BYU’s defense shut down a red-hot Baylor offense
Entering Saturday night’s matchup, Baylor was averaging 41.5 points per game after firing Dave Aranda as head coach.
BYU’s defense ended that. Up until the fourth quarter, when Baylor put together a 73-yard touchdown drive, the Bears only had 87 total yards.
Baylor finished the night with 238 total yards, with 151 of those yards coming in the fourth quarter.
Bodie Schoonover continues to play at a high level
Senior defensive end Bodie Schoonover is stacking up some excellent performances in recent weeks.
Last week, he had one sack and four tackles for loss. Tonight, Schoonover added another two sacks to his total and two tackles for loss.
The American Fork native is playing his best football, and he’s putting out film that could get him into the conversation to earn an NFL opportunity next April.
LJ Martin and Sione Moa can’t shake the injury bug
Entering Saturday night, BYU’s running back unit was the healthiest they have been since September.
LJ Martin still wasn’t 100%, but he was expected to have a bigger role than he did last week at Utah, where he boosted team morale.
After six carries for 49 rushing yards, Martin appeared to be in a groove. Then he was shaken up awkwardly in the second quarter. He appeared to be nursing his right ankle.
Martin never went to the medical tent. He walked on his own, but was closely monitored by Dr. Skylar Mayne at halftime. Ultimately, Martin didn’t return to the game as BYU had a comfortable 21-0 lead at the break.
Then in the second half, another running back who has dealt with his share of injuries was Sione Moa.
Moa appeared in the medical tent on Saturday night not once, not twice, but a third time. And unfortunately for Moa, who worked his way back from an MCL injury in Week 1 last month, his night was done after suffering what looked to be a lower-body injury.
When BYU thought health and depth were trending up, it took a step back again.
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSL and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.
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