# UNVEILED: Has Kalani Sitake MASTERED the Winning Big 12 Formula With Bear Bachmeier & His Ascension?

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Podcast: [Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433)
Published: 2026-05-20T19:00:00+00:00
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Big 12 quarterbacks are set to redefine the conference’s identity, as a new wave of talent and competition brings both excitement and uncertainty to the upcoming season. From Bear Bachmeier’s electrifying freshman campaign at BYU to highly touted recruit Julian Lewis poised to lead Colorado, the race for quarterback supremacy is wide open. Houston’s Connor Weigman adds further intrigue, while names like UCF’s former Sun Belt Player of the Year transfer Alonza Barnett keep the spotlight on every snap. Could quarterback play end up being the great differentiator in a league where FanDuel projects most teams to finish tightly bunched, and win totals rarely climb above eight or nine victories? Jake Hatch and Kevin Borba break down how quarterback depth charts and offensive approaches will shape the Big 12 this year. They analyze BYU’s formula for rapid freshman QB success with Bear Bachmeier—highlighting the supporting cast that helped him adapt quickly after transferring from Stanford—and debate if Colorado and Coach Deion Sanders can replicate this approach with JuJu Lewis or must pivot to a more balanced attack. The discussion turns to critical positional battles at Texas Tech, where the uncertainty surrounding Brendan Sorsby has already affected Vegas odds, and at Houston, where Connor Weigman faces pressure from highly anticipated backup Keisean Henderson. Which programs are best positioned to weather adversity at the game’s most important spot, and which might buckle under the weight of expectations and controversy? Listeners get insights into why the Big 12’s tight win total projections may signal a season where even a single big play or quarterback decision can change the course of a season. Are Devin Dampier at Utah and DJ Lagway at Baylor prepared to lift their t…

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