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Fifita Leads Big 12 Passing Race
5 Oct
Summary
- Noah Fifita is the new Big 12 passing leader with 284 yards.
- Multiple quarterbacks exceeded 300 passing yards in Week 5.
- Some top quarterbacks are ranked despite not playing recently.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita is the new Big 12 passing leader following a 284-yard, two-touchdown performance in the Wildcats' decisive victory. This achievement marks his third consecutive game exceeding 280 passing yards, establishing him as a dominant force in the conference.
Week 5 also saw a significant passing yards battle between Baylor's DJ Lagway and Arizona State's Cutter Boley, with both quarterbacks surpassing 300 yards. Lagway recorded four touchdowns, while Boley managed one in their team's matchup.
Impressively, Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker and Kansas State's Avery Johnson are currently ranked among the top 10 in passing yards and touchdowns, despite their teams having bye weeks. Additionally, Colorado's Julian Lewis is tied for tenth in passing touchdowns, even after being benched for the past six quarters of play.
