The decisive moment of Saturday’s contest arrived in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, when Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall scrambled 15 yards for a touchdown. The subsequent two-point pass conversion failed, but the six-point swing proved sufficient to secure a 25-24 victory over the visiting Baylor Bears at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.
The result improved Kansas to a 3-4 record, while Baylor fell to 4-3.
Early Balance and Third-Quarter Shifts
The game began with a quick exchange of points. Baylor struck first in the first period, as Carson Bruhn caught a 22-yard pass from Isaiah Marshall for a touchdown, followed by a Martin Connington kick. Kansas responded immediately, with Dawson Pendergrass rushing one yard for a score and a Rhett Armstrong kick.
The teams entered the second quarter tied at 7-7, and neither side scored during that period. The action reignited in the third quarter, starting with a defensive spark. Devon Jordan returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown, extending Baylor’s lead to 14-7.
Kansas narrowed the gap with a 40-yard field goal by Martin Connington. Baylor then re-established its advantage when Jayden McGowan caught an 8-yard pass from DJ Lagway for a touchdown, making it 21-10 with the Bears ahead.
Fourth-Quarter Drama
The fourth quarter saw a back-and-forth battle that kept the game within reach. Isaiah Marshall connected with Nik McMillan for a 34-yard touchdown pass, though the two-point run conversion failed, bringing Kansas within six points at 21-16. Baylor answered with a 42-yard field goal from Martin Connington to restore a three-point lead.