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Kansas football tried to earn a fourth-straight win on Saturday as Big 12 Conference play continued on the road against Baylor but lost 45-17 instead.
The Jayhawks were a win away from clinching bowl eligibility. The Bears were there but looking for more. It was a disappointing end to the regular season for KU.
Follow along for updates from the game:
UPDATE: 2 p.m. (CT): FINAL: Baylor 45, Kansas 17
UPDATE: 1:37 p.m. (CT): Baylor scores again
This time it’s a field goal, but regardless Baylor’s lead grows here in the fourth quarter. This attempt was from 40 yards out, and with 9:31 remaining in the fourth quarter the Bears lead 45-17. The drive took 4:42 off of the clock and went 57 yards in 11 plays.
UPDATE: 1:25 p.m. (CT): END 3Q: Baylor 42, Kansas 17
UPDATE: 1:23 p.m. (CT): Baylor extends its lead
Baylor running back Bryson Washington just scored on a one-yard touchdown run. The touchdown drive, and ensuing extra point, has the Bears up 42-17 with less than a minute left in the third quarter. The drive took 4:56 off of the clock and went 74 yards in nine plays.
UPDATE: 1:14 p.m. (CT): Kansas finally scores again
On a 14-yard rushing touchdown from wide receiver Lawrence Arnold, Kansas has found its way onto the scoreboard again. After the extra point, with 5:03 left in the third quarter, the Jayhawks trail 35-17. The drive took 1:22 off of the clock and went 75 yards in three plays.
UPDATE: 1:06 p.m. (CT): Baylor isn’t letting up
Baylor is now up 35-10 with 6:25 left in the third quarter, after another touchdown drive and extra point. The Bears scored on a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sawyer Robertson to running back Dawson Pendergrass. The drive took 3:17 off of the clock and went 62 yards in seven plays.
UPDATE: 12:54 p.m. (CT): Baylor reaches end zone again
After another touchdown drive and extra point, Baylor leads 28-10 with 10:58 left in the third quarter. Running back Bryson Washington just scored on a 10-yard touchdown run. The drive went 74 yards and nine plays and took 4:02 off of the clock.
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UPDATE: 12:28 p.m. (CT): END 2Q: Baylor 21, Kansas 10
UPDATE: 12 p.m. (CT): Baylor extends its lead
Baylor is now up 21-10 with 6:00 left in the second quarter, after a touchdown drive and extra point. The Bears scored on a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sawyer Robertson to wide receiver Josh Cameron. The drive took 3:10 off of the clock and went 82 yards in eight plays.
UPDATE: 11:53 a.m. (CT): Kansas adds a field goal
The Jayhawks had to settle for a field goal in the second quarter. With 9:16 left in the second quarter, Kansas trails 14-10 after a 26-yard field goal from kicker Tabor Allen. The drive took 4:37 off of the clock and went 67 yards in 15 plays.
END 1Q: Baylor 14, Kansas 7
UPDATE: 11:36 a.m. (CT): Baylor takes its first lead
Quarterack Sawyer Robertson found wide receiver Monaray Baldwin for another touchdown pass, and with 0:59 left in the first quarter Baylor leads 14-7 — including an extra point. The score came on a 39-yard throw. The drive lasted just 28 seconds and went 65 yards in two plays.
UPDATE: 11:26 a.m. (CT): Baylor ties the score
Baylor and Kansas are now tied up at 7-7 after a Bears touchdown drive and extra point with 2:51 left in the first quarter. Quarterack Sawyer Robertson found wide receiver Monaray Baldwin for a 36-yard touchdown pass. The drive went 75 yards in six plays and took 2:27 off of the clock.
UPDATE: 11:20 a.m. (CT): Kansas takes early lead
With 5:18 left in the first quarter, Kansas is up 7-0 after a touchdown drive and extra point. The Jayhawks scored on a 19-yard rushing touchdown from running back Devin Neal. The drive went 83 yards in seven plays and took 3:40 off of the clock.
Pregame
The coin toss
Baylor won the toss and elected to defer to the second half. Kansas will start with the ball.
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Kansas football vs Baylor game time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 30
- Time: 11 a.m. (CT)
- Location: McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas
What channel is Kansas football vs Baylor game on today?
Kansas football’s game against Baylor will be broadcast on ESPN2 during the 2024 college football season. Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Steve Addazio (analyst) and Tori Petry (sideline) will be on the call. Streaming options include ESPN+.
Kansas football vs Baylor betting line
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Nov. 30
- Odds: Kansas by 1.5
- O/U: 61.5
Kansas football 2024 schedule
Aug. 29: vs Lindenwood — Kansas won 48-3
Sept. 7: at Illinois — Kansas lost 23-17
Sept. 13: vs UNLV — Kansas lost 23-20
Sept. 21: at West Virginia — Kansas lost 32-28
Sept. 28: vs TCU — Kansas lost 38-27
Oct. 5: at Arizona State — Kansas lost 35-31
Oct. 19: vs Houston — Kansas won 42-14
Oct. 26: at Kansas State — Kansas lost 29-27
Nov. 9: vs Iowa State — Kansas won 45-36
Nov. 16: at BYU — Kansas won 17-13
Nov. 23: vs Colorado — Kansas won 37-21
Nov. 30: at Baylor
Baylor football 2024 schedule
Aug. 31: vs Tarleton — Baylor won 45-3
Sept. 7: at Utah — Baylor lost 23-12
Sept. 14: vs Air Force — Baylor won 31-3
Sept. 21: at Colorado — Baylor lost 38-31
Sept. 28: vs BYU — Baylor lost 34-28
Oct. 5: at Iowa State — Baylor lost 43-21
Oct. 19: at Texas Tech — Baylor won 59-35
Oct. 26: vs Oklahoma State — Baylor won 38-28
Nov. 2: vs TCU — Baylor won 37-34
Nov. 16: at West Virginia — Baylor won 49-35
Nov. 23: at Houston — Baylor won 20-10
Nov. 30: vs Kansas
Kansas football vs Baylor score
Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He is the National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas for 2022. Contact him at jmguskey@gannett.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.
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