Ranking the projected starting quarterbacks in the Big 12 for 2023
By Andrew Tineo
9. Kedon Slovis, BYU
The 2019 version of Kedon Slovis is a far cry from what USC and Pitt have gotten from him over the past three seasons. His (expected) final trail in college football lands him in his third Power Five league, headlining the BYU Cougars.
Slovis threw for 58 touchdowns in his three seasons with the Trojans, but nothing felt more complete than his freshman season, where he threw for an outstanding 3,502 yards and 30 touchdowns.
He’s also struggled with not throwing to opposing team players. 33 interceptions in his four seasons and moving to a BYU team with a good chunk of production off the roster is not a great recipe.
Do-it-all skill player Puka Nacua and slot receiver Kody Epps are gone, with Keanu Hill as the only threat out wide with a ton of experience.
Using tight end Isaac Rex as a safety valve will be vital, and simple reads will make the offense easier for Slovis. His ceiling showcases him as among the best quarterbacks in any Power 5 league.
However, it’s been four years since, and the optimism to return to that point is about fizzling out.