No. 2 – Spencer Rattler
School: Oklahoma
Classification: Redshirt Freshman
Career vs Texas: Never played
Rattler may be the most talented quarterback on this list but never seeing a significant snap last season knocks him down. The former five-star recruit from Arizona has big shoes to fill, following a trio of Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and Jalen Hurts at Oklahoma. If the redshirt freshman is similar to those three in any way, the Sooners will be just fine.
No matter which side you come from, playing in your first Red River Shootout is a big deal. Especially for starting quarterbacks who will have the most pressure in the biggest game of the season. Three out of the last five starting quarterbacks for Oklahoma have lost their first matchup against Texas.
The hype surrounding Rattler coming out of high school is real. Now, head coach Lincoln Riley must do what he has done the past four years, turn it into success on the field.