A breakdown of the BYU QB room: Who’s likely to emerge as the starter?

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) passes the ball as BYU and Oklahoma play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

The quarterback position at BYU presents a true open battle for the 2024 season.

The Cougars begin spring practices in March, and the battle at quarterback is certain to grab most of the headlines, and for good reason. How Kalani Sitake’s team acquits itself for its second season in the Big 12 will largely depend on quarterback play.

During my career as a Cougar, our team benefited greatly from both the leadership and play of quarterbacks John Beck and Max Hall. It’s very much an unknown if there’s even one quarterback on the current roster who can approach the exploits of those two BYU greats, but that’s not to say there aren’t several intriguing options among the eight players who will be competing for the starting nod.

Through my own experience and observations, here’s my prediction of what the depth chart at quarterback will look like when BYU takes to the spring practice field.

Will my list resemble what fans can expect come the start of the 2024 season? Maybe, but it’s a good bet there will be some movement on the depth chart — all things considered.

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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff scores a touchdown against Oklahoma at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

1. Jake Retzlaff (6-foot-1, 205-pound senior): Retzlaff enters spring practice as the incumbent at the starting position and showed some promise after taking the starting spot for the final four games of last season. He’s a dual-threat QB with good leadership qualities. He projects confidence and moxie in his own abilities. Jake has a true boxer’s mentality — comprised of a short memory and a…

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Publish date : 2024-02-06 21:00:00

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