WACO, Texas (AP) — Bryson Washington ran for 135 yards and two touchdowns , Sawyer Robertson threw three TD passes while going over 1,000 yards passing for the season and Baylor finished non-conference play with a 42-7 win over FCS opponent Samford on Saturday.
Baylor (2-1) blocked a punt on the opening possession that led to Washington’s powerful 2-yard plunge, and the Bears were up 14-0 only 5 1/2 minutes into the game after Robertson’s 10-yard TD pass to Josh Cameron . The Bears led 35-7 at halftime after touchdowns on their final three drives, two set up by turnovers.
“Proud of the takeaways. We’ve been needing those things, and have been talking about those things,” Baylor coach Dave Aranda said about the three interceptions and a forced fumble. “Those usually come in bunches. …