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The Game Recap
Baylor trailed by 14 in the fourth quarter before quarterback Sawyer Robertson threw two back-to-back touchdowns to force overtime. In the second OT, SMU’s kicker missed, setting up redshirt freshman Connor Hawkins to deliver a game-winning 27-yard field goal. Robertson finished with 440 passing yards and four TDs, while Bryson Washington added a key rushing TD in OT. Despite standout performances from SMU’s Kevin Jennings (296 yards, 3 TDs) and T.J. Harden (115 rushing yards, 3 TDs), Baylor’s late surge earned the victory. Baylor improved to 1–1, while SMU dropped to 1–1.
Why It Matters
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Baylor extends its dominance in the rivalry—now 14 straight wins over SMU since 1986.
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Sawyer Robertson continues his elite run, posting his third straight 400+ yard game to open the season.
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The win injects serious momentum into Baylor’s season and raises questions about SMU’s playoff ceiling.
Fan Frenzy
The atmosphere in Dallas was electric as Baylor fans erupted late, while SMU fans were stunned. Baylor’s offense finished with over 600 total yards, underscoring their high-powered strategy and execution under pressure.
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