Top 5 Mountain West Quarterbacks to Watch in 2024
Boise State's Maddux Madsen headlines a talented group of Mountain West quarterbacks heading into 2024. Here's a detailed look at the conference's top signal-callers:
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Mikey Keene (Fresno State)
- 22 games played
- 39 career touchdowns
- Known for exceptional mechanics and powerful arm
- On pace for career-best season despite matching last year's interception total
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Brayden Schager (Hawaii)
- 233/403 completions (57.8%)
- 2,591 passing yards
- 19 touchdowns, 13 interceptions
- 6.4 yards per attempt average
Maddux Madsen (Boise State)
- Won starting job over transfer Malachi Nelson
- 2023 stats: 61% completion rate
- 1,191 yards, 9 touchdowns as backup
- Strong leadership qualities
Devon Dampier (New Mexico)
- Dual-threat quarterback
- 207/359 completions (57.7%)
- 2,592 yards, 7.2 yards per attempt
- 12 touchdowns, 12 interceptions
- Longest pass: 55 yards
Spencer Petras (Utah State)
- Iowa transfer
- 209/320 completions (65.3%)
- 17 touchdowns, 10 interceptions
- 136.7 passer rating
- Strong pocket presence and leadership
These quarterbacks continue the Mountain West's rich tradition of exceptional quarterback play, following in the footsteps of NFL stars like Colin Kaepernick, Derek Carr, and Kellen Moore. Each brings unique skills and leadership qualities to their respective programs, making the 2024 season particularly compelling for football fans.