Statenews iconStatenewsSep 20, 2026

Backup Nate Bennett powers Baylor past Louisiana Tech

Chris Jones) Nate Bennett passed for three touchdowns and ran for one, and Baylor beat stubborn Louisiana Tech 36-19 on Saturday in Waco, Texas. Bennett, starting for the injured DJ Lagway (ankle) for the second week, completed 21-of-24 passes for 253 yards for the Bears (2-1).

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Chris Jones) Nate Bennett passed for three touchdowns and ran for one, and Baylor beat stubborn Louisiana Tech 36-19 on Saturday in Waco, Texas.

Bennett, starting for the injured DJ Lagway (ankle) for the second week, completed 21-of-24 passes for 253 yards for the Bears (2-1).

Jayden McGowan had two touchdown receptions and Gavin Freeman had seven catches for 47 yards.

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Chris Jones) Nate Bennett passed for three touchdowns and ran for one, and Baylor beat stubborn Louisiana Tech 36-19 on Saturday in Waco, Texas. Bennett, starting for the injured DJ Lagway (ankle) for the second week, completed 21-of-24 passes for 253 yards for the Bears (2-1). Jayden McGowan had two touchdown receptions and Gavin Freeman had seven catches for 47 yards.

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