As we approach the 2024 college football season, the Big 12 Conference is set to showcase some of the most exciting and dynamic offensive units in the country. This feature ranks each team's offense based on their quarterback situations, notable transfers, and overall talent at the skill positions. Here’s a comprehensive look at the Big 12 offensive rankings for 2024.
1. Texas Tech Red Raiders
Quarterback: Behren Morton
Running Back: Tahj Brooks, Cam'Ron Valdez
Wide Receiver: Josh Kelly, Coy Eakin, Caleb Douglas
Tight End: Jalin Conyers
Overview: Texas Tech boasts a potent offense led by Behren Morton at quarterback. With a strong running back duo and a deep receiving corps, the Red Raiders are poised to dominate the Big 12 offensively.
2. Oklahoma State Cowboys
Quarterback: Alan Bowman (Transfer from Michigan)
Running Back: Ollie Gordon, AJ Green
Wide Receiver: Brennan Presley, De'zhaun Stribling
Tight End: Tyler Foster
Overview: Oklahoma State returns with Alan Bowman leading a potent offense. The Cowboys feature a balanced attack with a strong running game and reliable receivers.
3. UCF Knights
Quarterback: KJ Jefferson (Transfer from Arkansas)
Running Back: RJ Harvey, Peny Boone
Wide Receiver: Kobe Hudson, Xavier Townsend
Tight End: Randy Pittman
Overview: UCF's offense is bolstered by the addition of KJ Jefferson, a dynamic transfer from Arkansas. The Knights have a solid group of skill players, capable of making big plays.
4. TCU Horned Frogs
Quarterback: Josh Hoover, Ken Seals
Running Back: Cam Cook, Trey Sanders
Wide Receiver: JP Richardson, Savion Williams
Tight End: Drake Dabney
Overview: TCU features a balanced and high-powered offense. With Josh Hoover at quarterback and a deep receiving corps, the Horned Frogs are set for an explosive season.
5. Kansas State Wildcats
Quarterback: Avery Johnson, Ta'Quan Roberson
Running Back: DJ Giddens, Dylan Edwards
Wide Receiver: Jayce Brown, Keagan Johnson
Tight End: Will Swanson
Overview: Kansas State's offense is led by Avery Johnson at quarterback. The Wildcats have strong playmakers at wide receiver and running back.
6. Baylor Bears
Quarterback: Dequan Finn (Transfer from Toledo), Sawyer Robertson
Running Back: Dominic Richardson, Richard Reese
Wide Receiver: Monaray Baldwin, Ashtyn Hawkins
Tight End: Michael Trigg
Overview: Baylor's offense is enhanced by the arrival of Dequan Finn from Toledo. The Bears have a balanced attack with reliable skill players.
7. Houston Cougars
Quarterback: Donovan Smith (Transfer from Texas Tech)
Running Back: Parker Jenkins, Stacy Sneed
Wide Receiver: Joseph Manjack, Jonah Wilson
Tight End: Maliq Carr
Overview: Houston benefits from the experience of Donovan Smith at quarterback. The Cougars have a solid group of receivers and running backs to support their offense.
8. West Virginia Mountaineers
Quarterback: Garrett Greene, Nicco Marchiol
Running Back: Jahiem White, CJ Donaldson
Wide Receiver: Hudson Clement, Jaden Bray
Tight End: Kole Taylor
Overview: West Virginia's offense features a balanced attack with experienced players at every skill position. Garrett Greene's leadership will be crucial.
9. Iowa State Cyclones
Quarterback: Rocco Becht, JJ Kohl
Running Back: Abu Sama III, Dylan Lee
Wide Receiver: Jaylin Noel, Jayden Higgins
Tight End: Benjamin Brahmer
Overview: Iowa State's offense is led by Rocco Becht at quarterback. The Cyclones have potential playmakers at wide receiver and running back.
10. BYU Cougars
Quarterback: Jake Retzlaff, McCae Hillstead
Running Back: LJ Martin, Miles Davis
Wide Receiver: Chase Roberts, Darius Lassiter
Tight End: Keanu Hill
Overview: BYU's offense has some talent but lacks depth and experience compared to other Big 12 teams. Jake Retzlaff will need to be a key playmaker for the Cougars.
11. Arizona State Sun Devils
Quarterback: Sam Leavitt, Jeff Sims
Running Back: Cameron Skattebo, Alton McCaskill
Wide Receiver: Troy Omeire, Jake Smith
Tight End: Chamon Metayer
Overview: Arizona State features a young and promising offense. Sam Leavitt needs to develop chemistry with his receivers for the Sun Devils to succeed.
12. Cincinnati Bearcats
Quarterback: Brendan Sorsby, Brady Lichtenberg
Running Back: Corey Kiner, Evan Pryor
Wide Receiver: Xzavier Henderson, Tyrin Smith
Tight End: Joey Beljan
Overview: Cincinnati's offense is in a rebuilding phase. Brendan Sorsby will need to step up and lead a relatively inexperienced group of skill players.
13. Arizona Wildcats
Quarterback: Noah Fifita, Brayden Dorman
Running Back: Quali Conley, Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Wide Receiver: Tetairoa McMillan, Montana Lemonious-Craig
Tight End: Sam Olson
Overview: Arizona's offense has potential but needs more consistency. Noah Fifita's performance will be critical to their success.
14. Colorado Buffaloes
Quarterback: Shedeur Sanders, Ryan Staub
Running Back: Dallan Hayden, Isaiah Augustave
Wide Receiver: Travis Hunter, Will Sheppard
Tight End: Sam Hart
Overview: Colorado's offense is in transition with new players stepping into key roles. Shedeur Sanders' performance will be critical to their success.
15. Utah Utes
Quarterback: Cameron Rising, Sam Huard
Running Back: Micah Bernard, Jaylon Glover
Wide Receiver: Dorian Singer, Damien Alford
Tight End: Brant Kuithe
Overview: Utah's offense features experienced players but needs improvement. Cameron Rising's leadership will be key to their success.
The Big 12 Conference features a diverse array of offensive talents heading into the 2024 season. Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and UCF lead the pack with their explosive playmakers and strong quarterback situations. Keep an eye on these teams as they battle for supremacy in one of college football's most competitive conferences.
Stay tuned to the Raymond Report at ATS STATS for more in-depth analysis and updates throughout the season.
