Top 5 Mountain West Quarterbacks to Watch in 2024
The Mountain West Conference continues its tradition of developing elite quarterback talent in 2024. Here's a breakdown of the conference's top signal-callers:
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Mikey Keene (Fresno State)
- 22 games played with 39 touchdowns
- Exceptional mechanics and powerful arm
- On pace for career-best season despite matching last year's interception total
- Leading Bulldogs' conference title push
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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
Maddux Madsen (Boise State)
- Won starting job over transfer Malachi Nelson
- 2023 stats: 61% completion rate, 1,191 yards, 9 touchdowns
- 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 leadership presence
Each quarterback brings unique skills to their respective programs, from Keene's precision to Dampier's dual-threat capabilities, continuing the conference's legacy of outstanding quarterback play established by alumni like Colin Kaepernick, Derek Carr, and Kellen Moore.