Gomez’s clutch field goal lifts Sun Devils past Baylor

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.

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.

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.

Arizona State returns to Tempe to face TCU on Friday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m.