Sawyer Robertson put on a show against Oklahoma State. It’s not an anomaly. This is Baylor football in 2025. Five straight games with three or more passing TDs. That’s a Big 12 streak not seen since Kyler Murray in 2018. And the most intriguing fact is that he didn’t even need the full game. Robertson had 3 passing TDs in the first half alone. Looks like the Cowboys’ defense never knew what hit them, as Robertson was in complete command with precision. Despite such an explosive performance, the Baylor QB didn’t earn the recognition he deserved nationally. That’s why a Baylor alum took a stand.

On Sunday, USA TODAY Sports dropped its latest list of the nation’s top QBs. In that list, IU’s Fernando Mendoza leads the pack, boasting a 76.8% completion rate. Then Vandy’s Diego Pavia follows at No. 2 after a big performance, racking up 400 total yards in a single game. But Sawyer Robertson? Despite a 77.9 QBR, Robertson barely cracked the top ten of most lists. He showed up on preseason watch lists, but not where you’d expect. Sporting News had him at No. 11. The Athletic left him just outside the top 10. That didn’t sit well with Big 12 icon Chris Platt Jr., a Baylor alum and former WR who played 57 career games. Platt stepped up to defend Robertson, making a statement about the QB’s overlooked talent.

On September 28, The Baylor Observer highlighted what many are calling a historic run by Sawyer Robertson. Over 1,700 yards and 17 TDs in just five games. And 3 of those games came against Top 25 opponents. Following that sentiment, Big 12 icon Chris Platt Jr. fired off a bold challenge on social media: “Name me three QBs in college that are better than him right now.” Robertson has also only thrown 3 interceptions in 5 games.

He completed 24 of 35 throws in the contest against the Cowboys without being intercepted. Early in the second half, Robertson unleashed a 73-yard bomb to Kobe Prentice, stretching the lead to 35-20. With numbers like these, is Robertson in the Heisman conversation?

Sawyer Robertson’s Heisman buzz

It is true that Robertson has been one of CFB’s most productive passers through 4 weeks. But two home losses to Arizona State and Auburn in primetime hurt his Heisman hype. Although flashes of brilliance were there. But mistakes on the big stage dented national perception. Still, in an open Big 12, Robertson’s numbers, if they keep up the current trend, can keep him very much in the conversation.

This year, the Heisman field is chaotic. With Oklahoma’s John Mateer out for about a month, no clear favorite has emerged. Names like Carson Beck, Dante Moore, and Gunner Stockton crowd the leaderboard, while Robertson sits just outside the top tier. However, Robertson might return to serious Heisman contention if he takes off in the latter part of the season, since there isn’t a clear favorite. And the figures prove it.

Robertson has the stats to support the hype, ranking first among all Power Five QBs. Although he has made mistakes. But he has the ideal opportunity to impress as he prepares for important tests against TCU and Utah. He still has games left to make it count.