 Two weeks later, a victory at home against #2 FCS Sam Houston State gave Baylor fans their first glimpse of things to come when Oregon transfer running back Lache Seastrunk, who entered the game in the 4th quarter, put Baylor ahead 41–23 with a 15-yard touchdown rush.Baylor then traveled to Louisiana-Monroe to face a Warhawk team which had notched a stunning victory over #8 Arkansas and had subsequently taken Auburn to overtime.A 47–42 Baylor victory represented the Bears' 9th consecutive win (at the time, the 2nd longest streak in the FBS) and gave the Bears a #24 ranking.