Waco
Baylor
5-0
31
FINAL
29
State College
Penn State
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPWaco Baylor narrowly defeated State College Penn State with a thrilling final score of 31-29 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their position in the playoff race, making this matchup crucial for postseason aspirations.
Robert Griffin III was the standout performer for Waco Baylor, throwing for 355 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect on critical plays. Kenyon Sadiq also made a significant impact, racking up 182 receiving yards and providing Griffin with a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, TreVeyon Henderson led the ground game for State College with 48 rushing yards but struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, both teams had their moments, but Waco Baylor's Darrell Jackson Jr. made his presence felt with a key sack that disrupted State College's momentum. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Waco's defense held strong, forcing a turnover on downs that sealed the victory. Despite a strong defensive effort from State College, including an interception from Robert Spillane, it wasn't enough to overcome the offensive firepower of Waco Baylor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Griffin III | QB | 28 | 21 | 75% | 355 | 4 | 1 | 141.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 24 | 17 | 71% | 322 | 2 | 3 | 101.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 48 | 4.4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 8 | 13 | 1.6 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Robert Griffin III | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik McClain | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 12 | 182 | 15.2 | 66 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 4 | 137 | 34.3 | 65 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 38 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Randy Moss | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 6 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 7 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 28 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 43 |

