1. Cam Rising, Utah

From the day he took over the reins against San Diego State in 2021, the Utes have been on another level.

Two Rose Bowl appearances later, Rising returns to lead Utah into the Big 12 after missing all of last season.

2. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

He was sacked 52 times last season yet still managed a 27-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

But with questions surrounding his leadership and maturity, it’s fair to ask what he is really in it for.

3. Dillon Gabriel, Oregon

Dillon Gabriel threw 55 touchdowns to just 12 interceptions over two years at Oklahoma.

Entering his fifth full season of college football, Gabriel shouldn’t miss a beat under offensive coordinator Will Stein and Oregon’s elite offensive line.

4. Noah Fifita, Arizona

A strong offensive line and receiving corps should help make him a star in the Big 12.

Still, the new Arizona coaching staff is implementing a different offense that must be proven on the field.

5. Will Rogers, Washington

Running a system that beats opponents before the snap even occurs, Rogers just has to execute the throws the defense gives him.

The results should speak for themselves.

6. Chandler Rogers, Cal

Rogers threw 29 touchdowns to just five interceptions with 3,382 yards passing.

He is mobile, too, rushing for 180 yards with four touchdowns despite getting sacked 33 times.

7. Mikey Keene, Fresno State

He led the Bulldogs to an eight-win season with road victories over Purdue and Arizona State.

Entering his second year as the starter, the Mountain West is his for the taking.

8. Ethan Garbers, UCLA

He rushed for 127 yards while completing 67.1 percent of his passes last season.

Entering 2024 as the defacto starter in Westwood, Garbers shouldn’t be overlooked.

9. Miller Moss, USC

Without the on-field proof, he doesn’t get the benefit of the doubt.

Lincoln Riley might even be inclined to look into the transfer portal to address his quarterback situation.

10. Brayden Schager, Hawai’i

Schager has started 26 games throughout his career and ended last year No. 13 nationally in passing yards.

Entering the season as a third-year starter, Schager is well-positioned to produce.

11. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Colorado State

Those numbers are impressive, but his 16 interceptions were not.

With a year of experience under his belt, Fowler-Nicolosi should take a step forward in 2024.

12. Elijah Brown, Stanford

Ranked as the No. 11 quarterback in his class, Brown is a four-star product who enrolled on the Farm in January.

With Troy Taylor to guide him, the true freshman might burst onto the scene.

Honorable Mention: Fernando Mendoza, Cal

Leadership doesn’t always have a quantifiable effect. But in Fernando Mendoza’s case, it leads to wins.

The rising sophomore began last season as California’s third-string quarterback and ended up starting eight games while leading the Bears to bowl eligibility.