ORLANDO (Nov. 2, 2025) — The UCF Knights’ hopes for a Big 12 turnaround were once again derailed Saturday afternoon, as they fell 30–3 on the road to the Baylor Bears in Waco, Texas.

First Half: Baylor Takes Control Early

From the outset, the Bears imposed their will. Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson tossed three touchdowns, while freshman tailback Caden Knighten piled up 104 yards on the ground. UCF, meanwhile, stumbled to just 125 total yards on the day.

Baylor’s defense went to work shutting down virtually every UCF drive — forcing stops on ten of the Knights’ 11 possessions. With momentum firmly in the Bears’ corner, the Knights were unable to build rhythm on offense.

Head coach Scott Frost didn’t mince words afterward, calling it “as frustrating an offensive performance as I’ve been a part of.” The Knights failed to reach the end zone for the first time in more than a decade.

The statistics tell the story: UCF went 0 for 7 on third- and fourth-down conversions, while being outgained 311 to 125 by Baylor. The rushing attack that had shown flashes—led by Myles Montgomery in earlier games—was completely bottled up.

Baylor’s Balanced Attack and Defensive Efficiency

Baylor’s formula was straightforward: efficient offense, dominant defense. Robertson’s three touchdown passes and Knighten’s run production gave the home team balance, while the Bears’ defense allowed just three points—the fewest they’ve given up to a Big 12 opponent since 2006.

The Bears also limited UCF to under 150 passing yards, exploiting the Knights’ inconsistent secondary coverage and controlling time of possession.

With the loss, UCF falls deeper into the Big 12 cellar at 4-4 overall and 1-4 in conference play. The program’s hopes to rebound after early-season momentum are slipping away.

Looking ahead, UCF must regroup quickly. If the offensive identity doesn’t solidify and the penalties that hurt them Saturday aren’t cleaned up, the remainder of the season could become a grind.

Saturday’s outing was a setback—a muzzle for an offense that has flashed at times but could not withstand Baylor’s full-scale dominance. The defense held up sporadically, but in Big 12 football, a unit can’t carry the load alone. For this UCF team to salvage anything from the season, the offense must rediscover its rhythm and the coaching staff must find answers. Until then, the 2025 campaign remains in search of a defined stride.