Baylor tight end Michael Trigg is putting on a show in Waco today, and Kansas State’s defense has had no answers for him. Through three and a half quarters, Trigg has exploded for seven catches and 148 receiving yards, slicing through one of the most physical secondaries in the Big 12 like it’s nothing.
This is the version of Trigg Baylor fans have been waiting to see. The matchup nightmare who looks more like a wide receiver in a tight end’s body. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, Trigg has been dominant at every level of the field, creating separation down the seam, running through tackles after the catch, and winning every 50-50 ball thrown his way. It has been a complete breakout performance, one that has Kansas State’s defensive staff scrambling to find an answer for his combination of size and athleticism.
Trigg’s stat line doesn’t just jump off the page; it tells the story of Baylor’s offensive identity starting to click. Whether it’s coming off play-action, quick outs, or designed mismatches against linebackers, the Bears are feeding him early and often, and he’s rewarding them for it. His route-running has been crisp, his physicality at the catch point has been impressive, and his confidence has clearly reached another level.
Trigg’s day is even more impressive considering the level of defense he’s facing. Kansas State prides itself on physicality, particularly in the front seven, but Trigg has made it look easy. He’s powered through tackles after the catch, dragged defenders downfield, and turned short completions into momentum-swinging plays.
If Baylor is going to make a push in the second half of the Big 12 season, Trigg looks ready to be the centerpiece of that effort. His performance tonight is not just one big game; it feels like the arrival of a player who can change the course of Baylor’s offense moving forward.
If there was any question about who the best tight end in the Big 12 might be right now, Michael Trigg is making his case loudly, one catch at a time.
