Author: Ben Everett

By Ben Everett | Sports Writer The Baylor offense struggles as the Bears trail Texas 21-7 at halftime. The Bears offense has only mustered 131 total yards against the Longhorns defense, and costly turnovers have made the score lopsided in Texas’ favor. On a third-and-eight during Baylor’s first possession, sophomore quarterback Zach Smith’s pass slipped through the receiver’s fingers and was intercepted by Texas junior safety DeShon Elliott. Elliott returned the pick for a 43-yard touchdown as the Longhorns went up 7-0 less than a minute into the game. Freshman quarterback Charlie Brewer replaced Smith on the ensuing drive, picking…

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By Ben Everett | Sports WriterBaylor football trails No. 23 West Virginia 17-6 at halftime at McLane Stadium.Sophomore receiver Denzel Mims has four catches for 105 yards in the first half, but the Bears have negative five net rushing yards going into the break.Sophomore quarterback Zach Smith completed back-to-back passes to Mims to start the game and put the Bears at the West Virginia 41-yard line, but Baylor couldn’t muster anymore offense and turned the ball over on downs.Will Grier completed a 42-yard pass to junior receiver Gary Jennings on third down to put the Mountaineers in scoring position in…

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Oklahoma leads Baylor 28-17 at halftime at McLane Stadium.Baylor sophomore quarterback Zach Smith went 16-of-19 for 179 yards and two touchdowns in the first half.Oklahoma scored a touchdown on four of their seven offensive possessions.The Sooners out-gained the Bears 202-179 in the air and 110-36 on the ground.Senior kick returner Jeff Badet returned the opening kickoff 64 yards to set up Oklahoma’s offense at the Baylor 35-yard line.On third down in the Baylor red zone, senior quarterback Baker Mayfield completed a 24-yard touchdown pass to junior tight end Mark Andrews to give the Sooners an early 7-0 lead.On the next…

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