College football is in full swing, and this year is making out to be one of the most crazy years in recent memory with ranked teams dropping like flies, and unranked teams emerging from the shadows.
The Big 12 likely has been the most surprising conference through the first four weeks, as the two preseason favorites, Oklahoma and Iowa Sate, have both been major disappointments. The Sooners may be the least convincing 4-0 team in the nation, while the Cyclones already have two losses on the season.
Schools like Texas, Oklahoma State, Baylor, and even Kansas State have all looked much more impressive than the aforementioned preseason favorites. One of the main reasons for Oklahoma and Iowa State’s troubles is the poor performance from their star quarterbacks, Spencer Rattler and Brock Purdy.
The Big 12 is home to some of the best passers in the nation, typically stemming from Oklahoma, but this year there has showcased solid quarterback play from others not donning an Oklahoma jersey.
It is time for some early season report cards. First, I’ll grade each of the quarterbacks in the Big 12 and how they have performed through Week 4. Keep in mind that this is not a ranking of who is the most talented quarterback, but rather who has been playing the best football to start the season.