QB Jake Retzlaff, BYU vs. Big 12 Peers

Impressive Stats

BYU's Jake Retzlaff showed his talent in week one against South Florida, putting up some impressive stats. He completed 19 of 29 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 33 yards on eight carries.

Retzlaff's Passing Stats

Retzlaff's passing stats were particularly impressive. His 292 passing yards were the most by a BYU quarterback in a season opener since 2018. He also completed 65.5% of his passes, which is a high percentage for a quarterback in his first start.

Comparison to Big 12 Peers

Retzlaff's stats compare favorably to those of other quarterbacks in the Big 12 conference. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers completed 15 of 29 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns in his first start. Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel completed 16 of 23 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns in his first start.

Retzlaff's Potential

Retzlaff's performance in week one suggests that he has the potential to be a very good quarterback in the Big 12. He has a strong arm, good accuracy, and the ability to run the ball. If he can continue to develop, he could be one of the best quarterbacks in the conference.

Big 12 Rising Stars

Other notable quarterbacks in the Big 12 include Spencer Sanders (Oklahoma State), Max Duggan (TCU), and Casey Thompson (Nebraska). Sanders is a veteran quarterback who is entering his fifth season as a starter. Duggan is a talented dual-threat quarterback who led TCU to a Big 12 title in 2022. Thompson is a transfer from Texas who is expected to be a key part of Nebraska's offense in 2023.