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Robert Griffin names the best quarterback in college football

"He's first in passing yards in the FBS, he's first in passing touchdowns, and he's only got three interceptions."
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Robert Griffin III
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Earlier in the week Robert Griffin III declared that "Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson is the best QB in College Football."

"Let me tell you why Sawyer Robertson is the best quarterback in the country," Griffin said. "He's first in passing yards in the FBS, he's first in passing touchdowns, and he's only got three interceptions."

Through five games, the numbers fully support RGIII. Robertson leads the FBS in passing yards (1,713) and passing touchdowns (17). He also tops the nation in passing yards per game (342.6). His season line is 133-of-209 passing (63.6%) with 8.2 yards per attempt.

The game-by-game play for Robertson has been impressive as well. He had 419 yards and 3 TD's vs. Auburn, 440 yards and 4 TD's at SMU, 211 yards and 3 TD's vs. Samford, 250 yards and 3 TD's vs. Arizona State, and 393 yards and 4 TD's at Oklahoma State.

Baylor is averaging 36.6 points per game (183 points in five games), a top-tier Big 12 pace, and Robertson just authored a five-TD night in Stillwater that included a 73-yard bomb to Kobe Prentice. ESPN's Adjusted QBR also slots Robertson 21st nationally at 77.9

After taking the job in Week 3 last season, Robertson threw for 3,071 yards and 28 TD while playing through a lower-body injury. This season has been his coming-out-party for him and the national media is taking notice. Baylor currently sits at 3-2 with a 1-1 record in Big 12 play. If they can compete for the conference title, Robertson's stock will only continue to rise.

Baylor WR's by the numbers

Josh Cameron has 27 receptions for 407 yards (15.1 yards per catch) and 3 touchdowns. Kole Wilson has 21 catches for 274 yards (13) and 2 touchdowns. Ashtyn Hawkins has 20 receptions for 271 yards (13.6 yards per catch). Kobe Prentice has 16 catches for 235 yards (14.7) and a team-high 5 receiving touchdowns. Louis Brown IV has 6 receptions for 79 yards (13.2) and 1 touchdown.

Remaining 2025 Baylor schedule

  • Oct 4: vs Kansas State
  • Oct 18: at TCU
  • Oct 25: at Cincinnati
  • Nov 1: vs UCF
  • Nov 15: vs Utah
  • Nov 22: at Arizona
  • Nov 29: vs Houston

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PATRICK PREVITY

In addition to writing for On SI, Patrick is also a site expert for Canes Warning and has previously written for outlets such as Betsided, Orlando Magic Daily and Southbound and Down. He serves as a sideline reporter for ESPN+, covering UCF athletics and the Big 12 Conference. In 2024, he hosted a live, on-site UCF football pregame show that aired on ESPN+. Patrick has interviewed numerous figures in the college sports world, ranging from players to UCF’s athletic director. Recently, he traveled to Mobile, Ala., to cover the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl, where he spoke with multiple NFL Draft prospects. Patrick also hosts coverage of the Orlando Magic for Digest Media on YouTube and has become one of the leading voices on the team in the region. Patrick also helps run the social media department for The Voice of College Football Network, focusing on breaking news and digital storytelling. Patrick previously spent time at CNN in the sports department, where he assisted with CNN’s World Sport show and Bleacher Report updates for morning programming. Hailing from the Tampa Bay Area, Patrick is a lifelong fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning, Orlando Magic and UCF Knights.

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