Five Big 12 quarterbacks are among the top 15 nominees for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, the foundation announced on Thursday.
Devon Dampier (Utah), Noah Fifita (Arizona), Avery Johnson (Kansas State), Drew Mestemaker (Oklahoma State), and Conner Weigman (Houston) are among 15 Power Four quarterbacks considered for the honor, historically awarded in December.
All five quarterbacks will be in action this weekend, including a crucial Big 12 matchup as No. 22 Houston travels to Kansas State. Both, Weigman and Johnson, enter the contest – with the Wildcats favored by 2.5 points – as two of the league’s top arms; Johnson is chasing the 1,000-yard season passing marker this weekend.
Big 12 QBs to Watch in Week 6
Avery Johnson, Kansas State: Johnson goes toe-to-toe with Weigman on Saturday in search of not only a season milestone of 1,000 passing yards, but also what would be a major win for Kansas State against a top-25 opponent following a 31-26 loss at Cincinnati.
Noah Fifita, Arizona: Fifita and the Wildcats travel to Morgantown this week to battle West Virginia in another must-see Big 12 matchup. The Mountaineers have more than their fair share of defensive woes as of late, but the Michael Hawkins-led offense is more than capable of running up the numbers, especially in front of a home crowd.
Devon Dampier, Utah: Dampier and Utah return home under the lights for a late kick with Kansas in hopes of a 5-0 start to the regular season. Dampier, up to 896 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and 1 interception on his senior campaign, is the veteran counter to young KU quarterback Zeke Marshall on Saturday, as Dampier chases four straight games throwing for 200 yards or more.
