By Ben Everett | Sports Editor
Baylor football opened their season with a 55-27 win over Abilene Christian Saturday night at McLane Stadium.
The win marked head coach Matt Rhule’s first in McLane Stadium and the Bears (1-0) have already matched their win total from last season when they went 1-11.
Senior quarterback Jalan McClendon, a graduate transfer from NC State, led the way with 173 passing yards and two touchdowns while sophomore running back John Lovett contributed a career-high 115 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Rhule said McClendon’s performance wasn’t surprising given his size and experience.