Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson plummets in the latest power rankings after loss to Utah

Baylor’s gunslinger falls several spots among nation’s top quarterbacks

Nov 15, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) passes the ball while being pressured by Utah Utes safety Jackson Bennee (23) during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

In the recent quarterback power rankings put out by David Cobb of CBS Sports, Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson has dropped several spots after a home loss to Utah last Saturday. After ascending to the 20th spot in last week’s power rankings, Robertson has plummeted to No. 27 this week.

In the 55-28 loss to the Utes, Robertson threw for 430 yards and three TDs, but also threw two interceptions, including a pick-six.

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It is an odd situation when you consider that Robertson leads the FBS in passing yards (3,210) and passing yards per game (321). In addition, Robertson has thrown 29 touchdown passes and nine INTs.

In the loss to Utah, Robertson posted his third game of the season with over 400 yards passing. In addition, Robertson suffered his second-lowest completion rate of the season (49.2) and his lowest QB rating of the season, 120.37.

What a catch by @kolew1lson 😮‍💨

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— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) November 16, 2025

Swarming the Forward Pass

Robertson has a chance to climb back up the rankings, but he will have to do it against the No. 7 pass defense in college football in a road game against the Arizona Wildcats.

The Wildcats boast a stingy secondary that has “allowed” the following:

• Completion rate of just 52.2 percent

• Eight passing touchdowns

• 14 interceptions

• 159.5 passing yards/game

Baylor's Counter-Attack

But the Arizona defensive backs will be challenged by Robertson and his corps of talented receivers:

• WR Josh Cameron: 60 rec, 746 yards, 7 TDs

• TE Michael Trigg: 43 rec, 649 yards, 6 TDs

• WR Kole Wilson: 36 rec, 520 yards, 5 TDs

• WR Ashtyn Hawkins: 49 rec, 578 yards

Playmakers 🌟 @SawRobertson12 + @Josh_Cameron34 for the 2nd time tonight!
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— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) November 16, 2025

Cameron hauled in a season-high 13 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to Utah. Hawkins is suspended for the first half after being ejected for fighting in the Utah game.

Replacements for Hawkins include Kobe Prentice (six receiving TDs) and Jadon Porter. Both of these players must step up and produce in Hawkins’s absence if Baylor is to have a chance at victory in the desert against the Wildcats.

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