# BREAKOUT: BYU's Bear Bachmeier LEADS Big 12 QB Rankings | Who CAN Challenge HIM?  | UCF Podcast

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Published: 2026-06-18T07:00:00+00:00
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Visit https://lockedonucf.supercast.com to Join the EveryDayer's Club today! Big 12 quarterback rankings shake up as Brendan Sorsby exits the 2026 race—who claims the league’s QB crown now? Christian Rao and Mike G. spotlight names like Bear Bachmeier (BYU), Noah Fifita (Arizona), Devin Dampier (Utah), Connor Wegman (Houston), and Drew Messamaker (Oklahoma State), fueling debate over returning talent vs. portal newcomers. Can Bachmeier’s breakout freshman year catapult BYU into title contention, or will a surprise contender rise? Key questions center on Avery Johnson’s potential in Kansas State’s new offense, Alonza Barnett’s playoff pedigree lifting UCF, and whether Oklahoma State’s massive roster overhaul can make them a Big 12 threat. Christian Rao and Mike G. break down completion stats, offensive systems, and the league-wide ripple effects from coaching changes. Don’t miss this head-to-head analysis as Big 12 teams scramble for playoff relevance and a new MVP emerges.

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