In a thrilling overtime victory over Baylor, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders showcased his talent and leadership, throwing for 341 yards and leading his team to a comeback win. Sanders’ performance highlighted the Big 12’s reputation for prolific passers, with multiple quarterbacks in the conference ranking among the top in the nation for passing yards per game.
The Big 12 has seen a surge in high-flying passing offenses this season, with teams like Texas Tech, TCU, and Colorado leading the way in passing attempts and completions. Despite some porous defenses and new defensive coordinators in the league, the quarterbacks are taking advantage of the opportunities presented to them.
Sanders and TCU’s Josh Hoover are on pace to join the elite club of 4,000-yard single-season passing performances, a feat not achieved in the Big 12 since 2018. With veteran quarterbacks like Jefferson of UCF making an impact and young talent emerging from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the future of passing in the Big 12 looks bright.
While some quarterbacks have faced challenges and setbacks, like Oklahoma State’s Alan Bowman being pulled in a game and Utah’s Cam Rising suffering an injury, the competitive nature of the conference promises exciting matchups and performances in the weeks to come. As the Big 12 enters full swing in league play, fans can expect to see more record-breaking passing performances and thrilling games.
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