Houston vs. Baylor Short Report | Nov 4, 2023
McLane Stadium
Waco, TX
Nov 4, 2023
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Game Recap
In a thrilling overtime contest, the Houston Cougars edged out the Baylor Bears with a final score of 25-24. The game saw numerous lead changes, with Houston striking first through a 26-yard touchdown pass to Samuel Brown. Baylor's Blake Shapen responded with a 38-yard touchdown pass to Drake Dabney, tying the game at 10-10 in the third quarter.
The final quarter and overtime were intense, with Houston's Donovan Smith scoring a one-yard rushing touchdown in overtime and converting the two-point attempt. Baylor had earlier taken the lead in overtime with a one-yard rushing touchdown by Dawson Pendergrass. Standout performances included Donovan Smith's combined three touchdowns, and Blake Shapen passing for 263 yards and two touchdowns.
Key Plays:
Samuel Brown (Houston Cougars)
Drake Dabney (Baylor Bears)
Tony Mathis Jr. (Houston Cougars)
Hawkins Polley (Baylor Bears)
Dawson Pendergrass (Baylor Bears)
Donovan Smith (Houston Cougars)
Nelson Ceaser (Houston Cougars)
Isaiah Hankins (Baylor Bears)
Standout Players:
Donovan Smith (Houston Cougars, QB)
Passed for 236 yards and 2 touchdowns, rushed for 66 yards and 1 touchdownBlake Shapen (Baylor Bears, QB)
Completed 29 of 37 passes for 263 yards and 2 touchdownsSamuel Brown (Houston Cougars, WR)
Caught 9 passes for 86 yards and 1 touchdownDawson Pendergrass (Baylor Bears, RB)
Rushed for 50 yards and 1 touchdown, caught 3 passes for 13 yardsNelson Ceaser (Houston Cougars, DL)
Recorded 2.5 sacks and was a key disruptor on defense
Team
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Houston Texans
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7
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7
25
Baylor Bears
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7
10
24
