Baylor Bears vs Michigan State Spartans
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
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11-2
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 42 | |
BAY | 14 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 41 |
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11-2
Game Leaders

314
C. CookQB
24/42, 2 TD, 2 INT
314

550
B. PettyQB
36/51, 3 TD, 1 INT
550

162
J. LangfordRB
27 CAR, 3 TD
162

26
S. LinwoodRB
11 CAR
26

87
K. MumpheryWR
4 REC, 1 TD
87

197
K. CannonWR
8 REC, 2 TD
197

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Team Stats
552
Total Yards
583
2
Turnovers
1
29
1st Downs
25
7-75
Penalties
11-105
12/18
3rd Down
6/15
1/3
4th Down
0/1
36:42
Possession
23:18
Game Information
Arlington, TX


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 29 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 12-18 | 6-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 552 | 583 |
| Passing | 314 | 603 |
| Comp/Att | 24/42 | 37/52 |
| Yards per pass | 7.5 | 11.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 238 | -20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 22 |
| Yards per rush | 5.2 | -0.9 |
| Penalties | 7-75 | 11-105 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 36:42 | 23:18 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
FBS
| Big 12 ConferenceBig 12 Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| BYU | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| Utah | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Houston | 6-3 | 10-3 |
| Arizona | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Arizona State | 6-3 | 8-5 |
| Iowa State | 5-4 | 8-4 |
| Kansas State | 5-4 | 6-6 |
| TCU | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Cincinnati | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Baylor | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Kansas | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| UCF | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| West Virginia | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Colorado | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-9 | 1-11 |
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