Big 12 quarterback power rankings: Does BYU's Bear Bachmeier crack the top five?

Quarterback play is already driving the early storylines in the Big 12.

Three weeks in, a handful of signal-callers are standing out, and as conference play looms, these are the five making the biggest impact so far.

1. Behren Morten, Texas Tech
Texas Tech has had a historic line of “gunslingers” at quarterback. From Graham Harrell to Patrick Mahomes and now Behren Morten, the Red Raiders’ offensive play style allows quarterbacks to thrive.

Texas Tech’s first three games have left something to be desired in terms of strength of schedule. That being said, Morten has looked special.

So far, he has thrown 11 touchdowns with just one interception. He’s also averaging more than 300 yards per game on approximately 11 yards per attempt.

Morten will face his biggest test yet as No. 17 Texas Tech travels to Salt Lake City to take on No. 16 Utah on Saturday.

2. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor

Sawyer Robertson’s name tends to get lost like a needle in a haystack, largely because he plays for a Baylor team that, at this point in the season, can’t stop anyone on defense.

Still, Robertson is certainly holding up his end of the bargain.

Through three games, Robertson has accounted for 10 touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards of total offense.

A defining — even season-saving — moment came on the road at then-No. 17 SMU, where he brought the Bears back from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to a 48-45 overtime victory. He finished with 440 yards passing and four touchdowns.

If Baylor can somehow figure things out on defense, the Bears may just find themselves in contention for the Big 12 by season’s end.

3. Josh Hoover, TCU

Hoover is third in the country in QBR with a rating of 90.3 and is completing 76% of his passes.

He has struggled with turnovers in the past, but it seems as if the third-year starter is turning a corner.

His explosive arm and improved decision-making give TCU a chance against anyone in the Big 12. The Horned Frogs will face their first big test Saturday against in-state rival SMU.

4. Devon Dampier, Utah

There hasn’t been much to dislike about the New Mexico transfer so far. We knew coming in that Dampier would be an improvement from the QB carousel that surrounded the Utah program in 2024, but few expected him to be this good.

In 2024, Dampier was far more dangerous with his legs, rushing for 19 touchdowns compared to 12 through the air, while also throwing 12 interceptions.

This year, he looks like a much-improved passer. He’s opened the 2025 campaign with seven touchdowns and zero interceptions — and yes, he still has his wheels, averaging 66 rushing yards per game.

Much of what Dampier has done in the passing game has been “dink and dunk,” but his constant threat on the ground will give Big 12 defensive coordinators headaches.

5. Rocco Becht, Iowa State

You could give Becht the nickname “Steady Eddie.” He embodies steadiness.

Through three games, he has thrown seven touchdowns with just one interception while completing 65% of his passes.

When watching Becht, his physical attributes don’t necessarily pop off the screen, but he gets the job done. He is 22-9 as a full-time starter at Iowa State and currently has the Cyclones ranked No. 12 in the country.

That being said, Becht hasn’t played up to standard the past two weeks against Iowa and Arkansas State, averaging fewer than 200 yards through the air.

That dip in production lands him at No. 5 in this week’s power rankings.

Next in line for the top five: Sam Leavitt, Avery Johnson.