WACO — Arizona State kicker Jesus Gomez was the hero Saturday, kicking a game-winning field goal to lift the Sun Devils to a 27-24 victory over Baylor.
Sep 20, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils place kicker Jesus Gomez (35) kicks a field goal at the end of the fourth quarter to defeat the Baylor Bears 27-24 at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
ASU and Baylor played an even game throughout, going into halftime tied 10-10. The Sun Devils were able to hold off the electric Bears offense and held them scoreless in the third quarter. However, Baylor took the lead in the fourth when quarterback Sawyer Robertson connected with Michael Trigg, 17-16.
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt threw a touchdown pass to Jordyn Tyson, followed by a successful two-point conversion to take a 24-17 lead. But Baylor’s Robertson connected with Trigg again in the final two minutes to tie the game.
Sep 6, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils kicker Jesus Gomez (35) kicks a point after touchdown during the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Facing fourth-and-8 with two seconds remaining, it was up to Gomez to seal the win. The kicker delivered, making a game-winning field goal from 43 yards out.
Jesus took the wheel and called game 😈#ForksUp /// @Jesusgoju pic.twitter.com/Tnelcd1MH5
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) September 21, 2025
Sep 20, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils tight end Chamon Metayer (7) is tackled by Baylor Bears linebacker Keaton Thomas (11) during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Gomez made all four of his field goal attempts against Baylor and tallied 13 points in the win.
Leavitt completed 22 of 32 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown, adding 62 yards and a rushing touchdown on 15 carries. Tyson had seven receptions for 43 yards, including a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown that gave ASU the lead.
For the first time this season, the Sun Devils won back-to-back games and earned their first victory over a Big 12 opponent.
Sep 20, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) reacts after the Arizona State Sun Devils defeat the Baylor Bears 27-24 at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Arizona State returns to Tempe to face TCU on Friday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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