The Big 12 might be the strongest conference when it comes to the quarterback position. The Big Ten is known for running backs and defense, the SEC wide receivers, and the Big 12 quarterbacks.
Rosters are not set in stone just yet and crazy things could happen, but for the most part, teams know who will be behind center for them. Kansas State, with the departure of Will Howard, Avery Johnson is set to take center stage for the Wildcats and he could easily be a problem for any defense he faces.
Now, which quarterbacks will be a problem for the Wildcats? Here are the four toughest quarterbacks the Wildcats could face in 2024.
Garrett Greene is more of a running quarterback, but that is what will hurt the Kansas State defense the most. After losing some key players on offense, the Wildcats could struggle against the run in 2024. Greene had 772 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns and shows aspects of a Lamar Jackson-esque running quarterback. Green also has a good ability to through the ball, so if the defense has to have a spy in the middle of the field for Greene, he could still beat you deep if you leave it open.
Jalon Daniels will be a tough quarterback to face at any point for Kansas State because he plays for the Kansas Jayhawks, a rival team. However, Daniels has shown signs of real greatness, but he has dealt with injury a lot in his career. The tough thing about facing Daniels is that he truly is a dual threat and there is no right way to guard him. If you take away the pass he can hurt you with his legs, if you take away the run, he can out-throw the secondary easily.
Noah Fifita is one of the most exciting players coming into the college football world. Fifita is dangerous because of all the players around him that make him just that much better. He has the arm like Josh Allen and the completion percentage of Patrick Mahomes when his wide receivers are dropping all their passes. Fifita could be scary to face because of also how unknown he is and he could be an immediate breakout star.
Sheduer Sanders is going to be the toughest quarterback any team is going to face this year because of just how good he is. He also has an all-star offense around him that helps elevate his play. The only thing that might help Kansas State against him is if they can get pressure on him because the offensive line made Sanders the most-sacked quarterback in college football last season. Sanders can do it all and that is what makes him so tough to face.