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Baylor star has gone from underdog to Heisman Trophy hopeful

Baylor star has gone from underdog to Heisman Trophy hopeful

Going into the 2025-2026 season, Sawyer Robertson had everything to prove. Coming off of a very successful season, it was not out of the question for Robertson to receive some preseason buzz from the media, whether it pertained to being one of the best quarterbacks in the Big 12 or in the nation.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 15
Baylor Football: Stock up, stock down after Baylor's blowout win over Samford

Baylor Football: Stock up, stock down after Baylor's blowout win over Samford

This past weekend, the Baylor Bears defeated the Samford Bulldogs, 42-7. The offense was impressive with five different players who scored touchdowns.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 15
Baylor Bears open as 2.5-point favorites vs. Arizona State in Week 4

Baylor Bears open as 2.5-point favorites vs. Arizona State in Week 4

Baylor is projected to come out of Week 4 with a win over a Big 12 opponent. The Baylor Bears open as 2.5-point favorites over the Arizona State Sun Devils according to FanDuel.

Dave Aranda News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 15
Everything Baylor HC Dave Aranda said ahead of Big 12 opener against Arizona State

Everything Baylor HC Dave Aranda said ahead of Big 12 opener against Arizona State

After taking down Samford in Week 3, Baylor has a big contest looming. The Bears will host Big 12 foe Arizona State on Saturday night for Baylor's Big 12 opener.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 15
Four-star QB leaves Baylor visit feeling impressed

Four-star QB leaves Baylor visit feeling impressed

This weekend, the Baylor Bears hosted four-star quarterback Malachi Zeigler for their home game against Samford. Zeigler is one of the most highly touted QBs in the 2027 class, and Baylor left quite the impression.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 15
2 Baylor Bears earn spot on National Team of the Week after Week 3 win vs. Samford

2 Baylor Bears earn spot on National Team of the Week after Week 3 win vs. Samford

It was a terrific performance from Baylor this past weekend against Samford. While the Bears' offense didn't score as many points as some expected them to, the Baylor defense had its best performance of the year.

Palmer Williams News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 15
Big 12 awards: Baylor Bear earns Big 12 Player of the Week Award

Big 12 awards: Baylor Bear earns Big 12 Player of the Week Award

For back-to-back weeks, Baylor punter Palmer Williams was named as the Big 12 Player of the Week for special teams. He is the Bear to win the special teams' award in back-to-back weeks since 2019.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 14
Did Baylor's 35-point win affect its AP Top 25 ranking?

Did Baylor's 35-point win affect its AP Top 25 ranking?

Baylor was nearly a 50-point favorite entering Saturday's game against Samford. While the Bears didn't cover the spread, Baylor won handily by a final score of 42-7.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 14
PFF grades, snap counts following Baylor's massive win over Samford

PFF grades, snap counts following Baylor's massive win over Samford

The Baylor Bears moved to 2-1 on the year after taking down Samford 42-7 on Saturday. The Bears' offense mustered 468 total yards against the Bulldogs, but it didn't go quite as planned.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 13
Things you might not have known following Baylor's big win over Samford

Things you might not have known following Baylor's big win over Samford

The Baylor Bears weren't close to covering the massive spread on Saturday, but the Bears moved to 2-1 after defeating Samford, 42-7. QB Sawyer Robertson had an up-and-down day against the FCS program.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 13
Does Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson's disappointing performance against Samford derail a potential Heisman campaign?

Does Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson's disappointing performance against Samford derail a potential Heisman campaign?

Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson began to appear on Heisman boards after an impressive start to the season, throwing back-to-back 400-yard games.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 13
Baylor improves to 2-1 after 42-7 win over Samford

Baylor improves to 2-1 after 42-7 win over Samford

The Baylor Bears improved to 2-1 on the season after a strong 42-7 win over the Samford Bulldogs. While the Bears remained in control since taking an early 7-0 lead, the win felt sloppy.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / September 13
You HAVE To See This Chaotic Trick Play Against Baylor

You HAVE To See This Chaotic Trick Play Against Baylor

Samford pulled off one of the most chaotic trick plays you will see this season during its matchup with Baylor. On what looked like a routine screen pass, the Bulldogs flipped the script in spectacular fashion.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / September 11
Samford vs. Baylor: Pick vs. Spread and Top Storylines

Samford vs. Baylor: Pick vs. Spread and Top Storylines

The Baylor Bears avoided a second straight 0-2 start with a comeback win over SMU last week, giving head coach Dave Aranda and his squad some much-needed momentum heading into a Week 3 matchup with Samford on Saturday, Sept.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 6
Unranked Baylor storms back, upsets No. 17 SMU in 2OT thriller

Unranked Baylor storms back, upsets No. 17 SMU in 2OT thriller

Baylor stormed back from 14 points down in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 17 SMU in Dallas.

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