FB's Sawyer Robertson Named Finalist for 2025 Campbell Trophy
10/22/2025 10:02:00 AM | Football
BU quarterback one of 16 finalists for college football’s premier scholar-athlete award
IRVING, Texas – Baylor football redshirt senior quarterback Sawyer Robertson has been named a finalist for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy, as announced Wednesday by the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame.
Robertson is one of 16 finalists for college football's premier scholar-athlete award that annually recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. Each of the finalists will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as members of the 2025 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments.
The 16 finalists were selected from an impressive 180 semifinalists nationwide from all NCAA divisions and the NAIA. The finalists will travel to the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 9, where their accomplishments will be highlighted in front of one of the most powerful audiences in all of sports.
Live during the event, one member of the class will be declared as the winner of the 36th Campbell Trophy and have his postgraduate scholarship increased to $25,000.
Nominated by their schools, which are limited to one nominee each, candidates for the award must be a senior in his final year of eligibility or a graduate student who has already earned a degree; have a GPA of at least 3.20; have outstanding football ability as a first-team player or significant contributor; and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship.
A humble and tenacious leader who is fiercely dedicated to his teammates, Robertson has emerged as one of the most productive passers in the nation while also excelling in the classroom at the highest levels. Through seven games in 2025, Robertson leads the country in passing yards (2,376), passing yards per game (339.4), passing touchdowns (21), points responsible for (138) and points responsible for per game (19.7). He ranks second in total offense (339.3 yards per game) while ranking fourth in completions per game (26.14).
Academically, Robertson is on track to graduate this December with a degree in marketing, maintaining a 3.73 GPA. His academic achievements include 2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District and Academic All-Big 12 honors, along with appearances on the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll and the Dean's List.
An active member of the Waco community, Robertson has shown a sincere dedication to serving others with countless hours of documented community engagement across a variety of organizations. Most notably, Robertson has been very intentional about his commitment to Baylor's Christian mission by participating in FCA events and leading the team's Bible study, which has grown to 30-40 members weekly. Robertson was also selected to be part of Baylor's inaugural Champions [re]Defined spiritual retreat, a partnership between Baylor's Sports Ministry and the Faith & Sports Institute at Truett Seminary. The experience, rooted in reflection, service and fellowship, brought together student-athletes across BU to explore what it truly means to be a champion in sport and in life.
Robertson is the fifth NFF National Scholar-Athlete from Baylor all-time and the first since 2015, joining Don Trull (1963), Joe Pawelek (2010), Nick Florence (2012) and Spencer Drango (2015) as previous finalists.
Of the 16 finalists for this year's Campbell Trophy, Robertson is one of six quarterbacks and one of just two players representing the Big 12 Conference, alongside Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels.
Following the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas, the recipient of the 2025 Campbell Trophy will be honored at several other prestigious events. On Dec. 12, he will be featured during The Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN. Then, on Dec. 15, a reception will be held in his honor at the New York Athletic Club, the official home of the trophy since 2013.
To stay up to date on all things Baylor football, follow the team on its official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @BUFootball.
2025 WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL TROPHY FINALISTS
Robby Ballentine, WR – DePauw (Ind.) // Biochemistry (3.92 GPA)
Jonah Coleman, RB – Washington // Education (3.91 GPA)
James Conway, LB – Fordham // Marketing Information Systems (3.71 GPA)
Jalon Daniels, QB – Kansas // Sport Management (3.58 GPA)
Ty Dugger, DB – Harding (Ark.) // Accounting (3.92 GPA)
Aaron Graves, DL – Iowa // Exercise Science (4.03 GPA)
Blake Horvath, QB – Navy // Operation Research (3.69 GPA)
Chandler Kirton, OL – Austin Peay // Management (3.92 GPA)
Trey Moore, LB – Texas // Physical Culture & Sports (3.65 GPA)
Red Murdock, LB – Buffalo // Psychology (3.46 GPA)
Parker Navarro, QB – Ohio // Integrated Health Studies (3.96 GPA)
Sawyer Robertson, QB – Baylor // Marketing (3.73 GPA)
Eli Stowers, TE – Vanderbilt // Individual Studies (3.92 GPA)
Jack Strand, QB – Minnesota State Moorhead // Engineering Physics (3.87 GPA)
Andon Thomas, LB – Army West Point // Chemical Engineering (3.98 GPA)
Jackson Waring, QB – Grand View (Iowa) // Psychology (3.88 GPA)
Robertson is one of 16 finalists for college football's premier scholar-athlete award that annually recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. Each of the finalists will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as members of the 2025 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments.
The 16 finalists were selected from an impressive 180 semifinalists nationwide from all NCAA divisions and the NAIA. The finalists will travel to the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 9, where their accomplishments will be highlighted in front of one of the most powerful audiences in all of sports.
Live during the event, one member of the class will be declared as the winner of the 36th Campbell Trophy and have his postgraduate scholarship increased to $25,000.
Nominated by their schools, which are limited to one nominee each, candidates for the award must be a senior in his final year of eligibility or a graduate student who has already earned a degree; have a GPA of at least 3.20; have outstanding football ability as a first-team player or significant contributor; and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship.
A humble and tenacious leader who is fiercely dedicated to his teammates, Robertson has emerged as one of the most productive passers in the nation while also excelling in the classroom at the highest levels. Through seven games in 2025, Robertson leads the country in passing yards (2,376), passing yards per game (339.4), passing touchdowns (21), points responsible for (138) and points responsible for per game (19.7). He ranks second in total offense (339.3 yards per game) while ranking fourth in completions per game (26.14).
Academically, Robertson is on track to graduate this December with a degree in marketing, maintaining a 3.73 GPA. His academic achievements include 2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District and Academic All-Big 12 honors, along with appearances on the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll and the Dean's List.
An active member of the Waco community, Robertson has shown a sincere dedication to serving others with countless hours of documented community engagement across a variety of organizations. Most notably, Robertson has been very intentional about his commitment to Baylor's Christian mission by participating in FCA events and leading the team's Bible study, which has grown to 30-40 members weekly. Robertson was also selected to be part of Baylor's inaugural Champions [re]Defined spiritual retreat, a partnership between Baylor's Sports Ministry and the Faith & Sports Institute at Truett Seminary. The experience, rooted in reflection, service and fellowship, brought together student-athletes across BU to explore what it truly means to be a champion in sport and in life.
Robertson is the fifth NFF National Scholar-Athlete from Baylor all-time and the first since 2015, joining Don Trull (1963), Joe Pawelek (2010), Nick Florence (2012) and Spencer Drango (2015) as previous finalists.
Of the 16 finalists for this year's Campbell Trophy, Robertson is one of six quarterbacks and one of just two players representing the Big 12 Conference, alongside Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels.
Following the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas, the recipient of the 2025 Campbell Trophy will be honored at several other prestigious events. On Dec. 12, he will be featured during The Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN. Then, on Dec. 15, a reception will be held in his honor at the New York Athletic Club, the official home of the trophy since 2013.
To stay up to date on all things Baylor football, follow the team on its official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @BUFootball.
2025 WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL TROPHY FINALISTS
Robby Ballentine, WR – DePauw (Ind.) // Biochemistry (3.92 GPA)
Jonah Coleman, RB – Washington // Education (3.91 GPA)
James Conway, LB – Fordham // Marketing Information Systems (3.71 GPA)
Jalon Daniels, QB – Kansas // Sport Management (3.58 GPA)
Ty Dugger, DB – Harding (Ark.) // Accounting (3.92 GPA)
Aaron Graves, DL – Iowa // Exercise Science (4.03 GPA)
Blake Horvath, QB – Navy // Operation Research (3.69 GPA)
Chandler Kirton, OL – Austin Peay // Management (3.92 GPA)
Trey Moore, LB – Texas // Physical Culture & Sports (3.65 GPA)
Red Murdock, LB – Buffalo // Psychology (3.46 GPA)
Parker Navarro, QB – Ohio // Integrated Health Studies (3.96 GPA)
Sawyer Robertson, QB – Baylor // Marketing (3.73 GPA)
Eli Stowers, TE – Vanderbilt // Individual Studies (3.92 GPA)
Jack Strand, QB – Minnesota State Moorhead // Engineering Physics (3.87 GPA)
Andon Thomas, LB – Army West Point // Chemical Engineering (3.98 GPA)
Jackson Waring, QB – Grand View (Iowa) // Psychology (3.88 GPA)
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