Kansas edges Baylor 25-24 on blocked field goal
Kansas won a close homecoming game against Baylor, 25-24, after a 45‑yard field goal attempt was blocked, giving the Jayhawks a one‑point lead with 1:13 left.
Key points
- Kansas beat Baylor 25-24 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
- Quarterback Isaiah Marshall ran for a touchdown with 1:13 remaining.
- Baylor’s 45‑yard field goal was blocked by Blake Harold, preserving Kansas’s lead.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, Kansas defeated Baylor 25‑24 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.
Quarterback Isaiah Marshall ran for a touchdown with 1:13 remaining, giving the Jayhawks a one‑point lead.
Baylor advanced to the Kansas 27‑yard line before attempting a 45‑yard field goal that was blocked, preserving Kansas’s lead.
The block was credited to Blake Harold, who knocked down Rhett Armstrong’s kick.
The same play was recorded as a block by Blake Herold in other reports.
Marshall completed 17 of 29 passes for 212 yards, threw two touchdowns and two interceptions, and added 31 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.
Running back Dylan Edward rushed for 156 yards on 30 carries.
Kansas held the ball for nearly 37 minutes.
The victory moved Kansas to a 3‑4 overall record and 1‑3 in Big 12 play, its first conference win of the season.
Baylor fell to 4‑3 overall and 2‑2 in the league.
The win was Kansas’s first against Baylor since 2007 and ended a 14‑game losing streak and a six‑game home losing streak to the Bears.
Kansas’s next game is scheduled for Oct. 31 against TCU.
Your questions, answered
How did Kansas win against Baylor?
Kansas won 25-24 after a 45‑yard field goal attempt by Baylor was blocked, and a touchdown run by quarterback Isaiah Marshall gave them a one‑point lead.
Who blocked the field goal?
Blake Harold knocked down Baylor’s kick, credited with the block.
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