247Sports released its midseason ranking of the top 10 quarterbacks in college football, and the Big 12 made a strong showing with three signal-callers earning spots on the list. Kansas’ Jalon Daniels landed at No. 6, Behren Morton of Texas Tech slid in at No. 7, and Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby rounded out the list at No. 10
Making the list is no small feat in a landscape crowded with star passers and Power Four brand names. For the Big 12, having three top‑10 QBs reinforces what many already believe: the conference is not just deep at skill positions, it’s elite at its most important position. This trio represents a mix of experience (Daniels), versatility (Morton), and breakout trajectory (Sorsby).
Daniels’ inclusion is a sign that his rebuild in Kansas is coming together. He’s shown flashes of consistency, dual‑threat ability, and leadership under center. For Morton, his ranking reaffirms that Texas Tech’s offense is anchored on more than just his arm, as his mobility and playmaking ability keep him in national conversations. And for Sorsby, the jump into the elite mark has been nothing short of incredible.
For fans, analysts, and opposing defenses, this is validation. It’s one thing to hype a quarterback in his own conference media; it’s another when external evaluators place you into a national top 10. That also feeds into the Big 12’s recruiting narrative: league quarterbacks are being recognized on national stages. Programs can point to this when chasing elite QB recruits or selling their passing‑friendly identities.
It’s also worth noting who didn’t make it. The Big 12 has more than just three capable quarterbacks, but these particular names captured the narrative momentum and statistical backing that got them over the top in 247’s eyes. Other QB rooms now have a benchmark. If another rival quarterback wants to break into that echelon, these three are who he must leapfrog.
Moving forward, each week and each game becomes a referendum. If any of these ranked QBs ascend or falter, it will ripple through national perception and conference competitiveness. But on this day, Big 12 football can appreciate that it has a claim to one of the strongest quarterback classes in the country.
