Jack Follman’s 2023 Pac-12 Quarterback Rankings

1. Caleb Williams, junior, USC:

N:Question here, though Pennys and Nyx are the main stars.

Williams joined elite conference company by winning the Heisman in 2022.

The big question here is whether he can do it again.

2. Michael Penix Jr. senior Washington

P:enix was absolutely the light for Washington in 2022, leading the nation in passing, but most importantly, stepping up in the big moments to lead them to an 11-2 record.

Another year in Cullen DeBoer’s offense, nearly all of his offensive playmakers return around him, and he’s a legitimate 2023 Heisman contender.

3. Bo Nix, senior Oregon

N:ix found new life in Eugene and became one of the most feared QBs in the country in 2022 as he was nearly unstoppable at times with his ability to make plays with his hands and feet.

He has one more go at college football, and his ability to run and run makes him a nightmare for nearly every defense in the Pac-12.

4. camera goes up senior Utah

R:ising has led Utah to back-to-back conference titles and now has the most experience of any QB in the conference.

He still has room to grow as a playmaker, and he could become an all-time great Ute quarterback if he does, especially if he wins a third straight conference title.

5. Cam Ward, junior, Washington state

V:Ard shined quite a bit in his first season of FBS football.

He wasn’t exactly a star, but it looks like he could take the next step in 2023 and turn into a big-time difference maker every week for the Cougars.

6. Jayden DeLaura, junior, Arizona

V:Hen de Laura is on and feels like he’s one of the most feared QBs in the country. see him against UCLA and Washington last year.

He’s fast, slippery, and can pounce.

And if he gets it together for the entire season, Arizona should be headed to a bowl game.

7. dj Uiagalelei, junior, State of Oregon

D:JU was just fine at Clemson.

Can he take the next step ala Bo Nix in 2022 at a new school that desperately needs better play at QB?

I think he will at least be fat.

8. Colin Schley, senior UCLA:

T:ough here call between Schley and five-star freshman Dante Moore.

I’m going with Schlee at least early in the season, and he looked good enough at Kent State to be a decent Pac-12 QB who is tough to stop with his mobility and quick release.

9. Shader Sanders, junior, Colorado

S:Anders comes from Jackson State with a lot of heat.

He hasn’t played in the FBS anyway, let alone a Power conference, so it will be interesting to see how he can translate, especially early on.

Right now, I’d put him at the top of the guys who haven’t really played major college football yet.

10. Drew Pine, junior, State of Arizona

P:yne started at Notre Dame in 2022 and was solid.

For now, I’m giving him the inside track on blue chip freshman Jaden Rashada.

eleven. Sam Jackson W second year Cal:

J:Ackson brings a lot of talent and potential with him from TCU.

He’ll certainly have to adjust as a starter in the Pac-12, though.

12. come on Patu junior, Stanford

Q:wow is this crazy?

Patu is the only non-transfer in the conference and is a complete unknown.