Baylor defeats UCF 41-9 in interim coach debut

Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway threw four touchdown passes to lead the Baylor Bears to a 41-9 victory over the UCF Knights in Orlando, Florida. The win marked the debut of interim coach Joe Klanderman, who took over the program following the dismissal of seventh-year coach Dave Aranda.

Lagway, a transfer from the Florida Gators, completed 16 of 25 passes for 319 yards. His touchdown recipients included Tony Livingston, Gavin Freeman, and Matthew Klopfenstein. The Baylor offense totaled 503 yards of offense during the game.

The Baylor defense recorded seven sacks and 12 tackles for loss, limiting UCF to just 281 total yards and three field goals. With this win, Baylor improves to a 5-3 overall record and 3-2 in Big 12 play.