The Baylor Bears (3-1) visit the Arizona State Sun Devils (2-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN. DraftKings lists the spread at ASU -3.5 with a total of 50.5; moneylines are Baylor +160 · Arizona State -192. Below is our Baylor vs Arizona State preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Baylor vs Arizona State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Baylor at Arizona State |
| Records | Baylor 3-1 · Arizona State 2-1 |
| Spread | ASU -3.5 |
| Moneyline | Baylor +160 · Arizona State -192 |
| Total | 50.5 |
| Venue | Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 10:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | Baylor: HC Dave Aranda, OC Jake Spavital · Arizona State: HC Kenny Dillingham, OC Marcus Arroyo |
Baylor Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Baylor Bears are 3-1 overall, 1-0 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 17-16 at Auburn (neutral site); Sep 12 — W 44-3 vs Prairie View A&M; Sep 19 — W 36-19 vs Louisiana Tech; Sep 26 — W 23-13 vs Colorado. Most recently, Baylor beat Colorado 23-13 at home. Through 4 games, Baylor is averaging 29.8 points scored and 13.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Dave Aranda (head coach since 2020). Offensive coordinator: Jake Spavital. Defensive coordinator: Joe Klanderman.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Nate Bennett (QB) — 45/60, 567 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Dawson Pendergrass (RB) — 72 carries, 288 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Gavin Freeman (WR) — 35 receptions, 364 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Bo Onu (S) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Travion Barnes (LB) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 29.8 points per game; a defense allowing only 13.0 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Mountain America Stadium.
Arizona State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Arizona State Sun Devils are 2-1 overall, 1-0 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 70-7 vs Morgan State; Sep 12 — L 48-20 at Texas A&M; Sep 19 — W 24-17 at Kansas (neutral site). Most recently, Arizona State beat Kansas 24-17 at a neutral site. Through 3 games, Arizona State is averaging 38.0 points scored and 24.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kenny Dillingham (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Marcus Arroyo. Defensive coordinator: Brian Ward.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Cutter Boley (QB) — 53/84, 736 yards, 9 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Kyson Brown (RB) — 43 carries, 227 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Reed Harris (WR) — 19 receptions, 374 yards, 5 TD
- Sacks leader: Clayton Smith (DL) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Owen Long (LB) — 25 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 38.0 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Mountain America Stadium against Baylor.
How to Watch Baylor vs Arizona State
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 10:30 PM ET
- Venue: Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ
- TV / Streaming: ESPN
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.