Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT local)
Venue: McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas (Capacity: ~45,140)
Broadcast: FOX
Weather Forecast (Waco, TX)
Temperature: ~89°F (32°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Clear skies, humid, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Warm Texas evening; hydration and depth could be factors late in the game.
Injury Report
Arizona State Sun Devils (Big 12):
QB Sam Leavitt (633 yards, 5 TDs, 3 INTs; 132 rushing yards, 2 TDs) healthy.
RB Raleek Brown (398 rushing yards, 3 TDs) available.
WR Jordyn Tyson (253 yards, 3 TDs) active.
Defense intact, led by LB Will Shaffer (team-high tackles).
Baylor Bears (Big 12):
QB Sawyer Robertson (871 yards, 10 TDs, 5 INTs) healthy.
RB Bryson Washington (304 rushing yards, 4 TDs) available.
WR Josh Cameron (312 yards, 3 TDs) and WR Kole Wilson (289 yards, 2 TDs) active.
Defense led by LB Corey Gordon Jr. (team leader in tackles).
Key Player Matchups
QB Sam Leavitt (ASU) vs. Baylor Secondary
Leavitt is a dual-threat who can extend plays; Baylor’s DBs must limit explosive passes to Tyson.
RB Raleek Brown (ASU) vs. Baylor Front Seven
Brown is averaging over 7 YPC; Baylor must contain him to avoid long drives.
QB Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) vs. ASU Pass Rush
Robertson has been prolific but turnover-prone; ASU’s front must pressure him into mistakes.
WR Josh Cameron (Baylor) vs. ASU Corners
Cameron is Robertson’s go-to target; ASU must double him in red-zone situations.
Recent Team Form
Arizona State Sun Devils (2–1, Big 12)
8/30/25: W 38–19 vs. Northern Arizona
9/6/25: L 24–20 @ Mississippi State
9/13/25: W 34–15 vs. Texas State
Trend: Offense balanced (31 PPG), defense opportunistic but vulnerable against Power Four opponents.
Baylor Bears (2–1, Big 12)
8/30/25: L 38–24 vs. Auburn
9/6/25: W 48–45 (2OT) vs. SMU
9/13/25: W 42–7 vs. Samford
Trend: Offense explosive (44 PPG), defense inconsistent but improving.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Arizona State and Baylor.
Betting Trends
Arizona State:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
1 of 3 games has gone over the total.
2–5 ATS in last 7 road games.
Baylor:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
2 of 3 games have gone over the total.
5–2 ATS in last 7 home games.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Arizona State: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; offense keeps them competitive but defense gives up points late.
Baylor: Strong ATS at home as a small favorite; offense often pushes games over the total.
Big 12 Trends: Conference games in September often trend over due to high-tempo offenses.
Game Odds
Arizona State Sun Devils 60.5
Baylor Bears – 2
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
