WATCH: Head-scratching special teams blunder slows Texas comeback bid
Texas made a questionable decision to run a fake punt against Baylor in the fourth quarter. On fourth and eleven, Texas lined up for what looked like a normal punt. Instead, Texas punter Cameron Dicker opted to pull the ball and run for it, coming up short of the first down marker. The attempt from Texas was unsuccessful, and it quickly led to a Baylor score on the other end.
The ball was on the Baylor 49-yard line on the snap. Dicker only gained two yards, giving Baylor the ball at their own 47-yard line with a 24-21 lead and just more than nine minutes on the clock.
Baylor quickly moved down the field following the questionable attempt from Texas, and the drive ended on a 32-yard score from running back Abram Smith. Smith’s score gave Baylor a 31-21 lead. Texas kicked a field goal on the ensuing possession to make it a 31-24 game.
Baylor and Texas have traded scores back and forth
Throughout the game, Texas and Baylor have gone back and forth and each team has kept it close. Texas led Baylor 14-10 at the end of the first quarter, and neither team could score in the second quarter. Each team scored a touchdown in the third quarter.
Baylor quarterback has thrown for more than 200 yards and two interceptions in the game, but he also has a rushing touchdown. Smith has had a good day on the ground with more than 100 yards rushing and the touchdown. Trestan Ebner has also had a solid rushing day with 60 plus yards.
For Texas, Baylor has been able to keep star running back Bijan Robinson in line, although he did score one touchdown. Quarterback Casey Thompson has thrown for nearly 300 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Texas wideout Xavier Worthy has 100 plus yards and a touchdown in the game.