The Baylor Lariat · Sep 5, 2015
No. 4 Bears hold off upset-minded SMU, win 56-21
Junior running back Shock Linwood (No. 32) calmly pumps his fist during the first half of the Bears' game against SMU Friday night. Linwood averaged 9.4 yards on eight carries. Photo credit: Trey HoneycuttThe No. 4 Baylor Bears opened their 2015 season by defeating the upset-minded SMU Mustangs 56-21 Friday night at Gerald J. Ford stadium.
With no shortage of offense, the Mustangs gave the Bears a run for their money early. After entering halftime leading 28-21, the Bears ran away from SMU though.