Baylor suffered a 17-16 loss after a game-losing two-point conversion came up short. The team's performance was notable for its improvement over the previous year's opener. Both offense and defense had standout plays, as well as mistakes.

A key moment was the final snap, where head coach Dave Aranda opted for a two-point conversion instead of an extra point to try and send the game to overtime. The attempt ultimately fell short, with the target being tackled just shy of the goal line. Baylor's defense had a strong showing under new coordination.

Further details on the game and the team's performance are available.