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Baylor dominates UCF 41-9 in Klanderman's debut as interim coach

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Baylor dominates UCF 41-9 in Klanderman's debut as interim coach

Summary

DJ Lagway led Baylor to a commanding 41-9 victory over UCF in Orlando on Friday night, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns. This game marked Joe Klanderman's first as interim head coach after the firing of Dave Aranda. Baylor's offense showcased a strong performance with over 450 total yards, while UCF struggled, only amassing 215 yards and failing to gain a first down until the second quarter. The Knights entered this game following a significant upset of No. 2 BYU but could not replicate that success. Up next, Baylor will host Iowa State, while UCF travels to Kansas.

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Status Watch

•Lagway completed 16-of-25 passes with touchdown throws of 4, 21, and 77 yards.
•Caden Knighten added a rushing touchdown for Baylor.
•UCF's Keyone Jenkins left the game with a leg injury in the third quarter.
•UCF kicker Rhett Armstrong made a school-record 57-yard field goal.
•Baylor totaled 184 rushing yards in the game.

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3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Lagway throws for 4 TDs as Baylor wins Klanderman's first game as interim coach, beating UCF 41-9

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(AP) — DJ Lagway threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns to lead Baylor to a 41-9 rout of UCF on Friday night in Joe Klanderman's first game as interim head coach.Klanderman, Baylor's first-year defensive coordinator, took over this week after Dave Aranda was fired after more than six seasons following the Bears' 25-24 loss to Kansas.
— Yahoo Sportsby ALANIS THAMES

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