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Gomez’s Last-Second Field Goal Lifts Arizona State Over Baylor in Big 12 Opener

The victory moved Arizona State to 3-1 overall at 1-0 in Big 12 play.

Overview

  • Jesus Gomez drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired to seal a 27-24 win, finishing 4-for-4 on the night and 9-for-10 this season.
  • Sam Leavitt went 22-of-32 for 221 yards with a touchdown and a rushing score, later finding Jordyn Tyson for a 19-yard TD and the ensuing two-point conversion.
  • A 61-yard Leavitt strike to Derek Eusebio jump-started Arizona State’s late surge before Baylor tied the game with 1:52 remaining.
  • Arizona State’s deciding drive crossed midfield after a personal-foul call following a short completion to Tyson, setting up Gomez’s game-winner.
  • Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns and Bryson Washington rushed for 111 yards; ASU hosts TCU on Friday, and Baylor visits Oklahoma State.