In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we break down Baylor’s wild shootout win over SMU, a game that produced nearly 1,000 total yards of offense and showcased the arrival of a new star quarterback.
The story of the night was Sawyer Robertson. Coming into the season as one of our top five QBs to watch, Robertson has lived up to the hype and more. After torching Auburn for 400+ yards last week, he followed it up with a jaw-dropping performance against SMU: 34-of-50 passing, 440 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Calm in the pocket, quick on his reads, and precise with his timing, Robertson drew bold comparisons to Dan Marino—not for the identical throwing motion, but for his command of the field and ability to carve up defenses.
SMU didn’t roll over either. Quarterback Kevin Jennings was sharp, throwing for nearly 300 yards and three touchdowns, while running back TJ Harden added 115 yards and three scores on the ground. But as good as SMU looked, Robertson simply outshined them.
Both defenses struggled to contain the relentless pace, making this the quintessential Big 12 shootout. For Baylor, it signals something bigger: an offense explosive enough to keep them alive in any game, no matter the deficit. As we put it, “Baylor fans, you’ve got a total gem at quarterback.”
With Big 12 play looming, we discuss whether anyone can keep up with Baylor’s aerial assault—and if SMU can tighten its defense enough to contend in the ACC.