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Big 12 football passing leaders through eight weeks of action
Oct 24, 2026; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA;  Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker (17) looks to pass during the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Boone Pickens Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Week 8 was a big week for Big 12 quarterbacks, especially Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who went off against Colorado for nearly 400 passing yards and four passing touchdowns. It was his second game of the season with at least four passing touchdowns, and he has thrown for over 300 passing yards in every game except the season opener.

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita also had a strong game, throwing for 308 yards and two touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 39-3 win over Iowa State. He has at least two passing touchdowns in every game this season except their Week 2 loss to BYU. TCU’s Jaden Craig also had a day, throwing for 372 yards despite the loss to West Virginia. Cincinnati quarterback JC French threw four touchdown passes in their win over the Red Raiders despite only 172 yards.

Here are the top 10 quarterbacks in the Big 12 in passing yards after Week 8:

Big 12 Passing Yardage Leaders

  1. Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State (2,326 passing yards)

  2. Jaden Craig, TCU (2,066)

  3. Noah Fifita, Arizona (2,064)

  4. Conner Weigman, Houston (2,053)

  5. Devon Dampier, Utah (1,616)

  6. Michael Hawkins Jr., West Virginia (1,598)

  7. Will Hammond, Texas Tech (1,561)

  8. Bear Bachmeier, BYU (1,514)

  9. JC French, Cincinnati (1,510)

  10. Isaiah Marshall, Kansas (1,506)

Big 12 Passing Touchdown Leaders

Oct 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA;  Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) warms up before the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
  1. Conner Weigman, Houston (20 passing touchdowns)

  2. Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State (20)

  3. Noah Fifita, Arizona (18)

  4. Devon Dampier, Utah (15)

  5. Cutter Boley, Arizona State (13)

  6. JC French, Cincinnati (13)

  7. Bear Bachmeier, BYU (11)

  8. Isaiah Marshall, Kansas (11)

  9. Jaden Craig, TCU (11)

  10. Keyone Jenkins, UCF (11)

  11. Michael Hawkins Jr., West Virginia (11)

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