Big 12 Quarterback Additions Pose Immediate Threat to Arizona State

TEMPE -- The Arizona State Sun Devils are heading into the 2026 season seeking to win their second Big 12 title in three seasons as a member.

The Sun Devils are building towards the upcoming season after entering the final week of the regular season with a chance to reach the conference title game, but are now potentially set to face an even tougher path to get back due to moves that rival programs have made to reload their rosters.

Arizona State on SI briefly covers the three key QB moves that rival conference teams have made in the last week.

lknnkll — Nov 29, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) passes the ball against the Louisville Cardinals during the first quarter at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images | Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Baylor is Adding Former Five Star Recruit

Dave Aranda's back is against the wall for the third consecutive season in 2026 after an incredibly disappointing 2025 season.

Baylor star QB Sawyer Robertson is out of eligibility after two-plus seasons as the starting player at the position - Aranda has reloaded with a massive commitment from former five-star recruit and Florida standout DJ Lagway.

BREAKING: Florida transfer QB DJ Lagway has committed to Baylor, @Hayesfawcett3 reports🐻https://t.co/WDcp436N9Y pic.twitter.com/GeiyboBmFg
— On3 (@On3sports) January 8, 2026

Lagway, 20, threw for 28 touchdowns and 23 interceptions in two seasons with the Gators - entering the portal after the season in a search for a fresh start.

Oklahoma State Might Expedite Rebuild With Elite Addition

Oklahoma State went through one of the worst seasons in recent Big 12 history in 2025 - they are in position to rebound from a 1-11 campaign after hiring North Texas head coach Eric Morris.

Morris secured a commitment from his North Texas QB Drew Mestemaker following a 34 touchdown season from the redshirt freshman.

While there are still more roster holes to fill for Morris, the elite quarterback is now in place, and the Cowboys have a chance to compete - they travel to Tempe in 2026 as well.

feefwfe — Oct 10, 2025; Denton, Texas, USA; North Texas Mean Green quarterback Drew Mestemaker (17) stands in the pocket against the South Florida Bulls during the second half of a game at DATCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Texas Tech Set to Retool After Dominant 2025

Texas Tech enjoyed an incredible 12-2 campaign that ended on a sour note with a 23-0 loss to Oregon in the College Football Playoff last week.

Head coach Joey McGuire reloaded in recent days by securing a commitment from former Cincinnati QB Brendan Sorsby, who accounted for 36 touchdowns last season in a revival season of sorts for the Bearcats.

Arizona State was one of the two losses that the Red Raiders suffered in 2025, with the Sun Devils making a return trip to Lubbock in 2026 to face Sorsby and a front seven that will be reshaped in the weeks to come

klnnk — Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils running back Raleek Brown (3) celebrates with offensive lineman Josh Atkins (53) and wide receiver Malik McClain (12) after scoring a touchdown against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the fourth quarter at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Read more on why the Arizona State men's basketball team will exceed expectations in the 2025-26 season here, and on why the bright future of the football program isn’t dimmed by the loss to Arizona here.

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