Top 5 Mountain West Quarterbacks to Watch in 2024

Top 5 Mountain West Quarterbacks to Watch in 2024

By Michael Harrison

December 13, 2024 at 05:51 AM

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:

Boise State quarterback in blue uniform

Boise State quarterback in blue uniform

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

Football player diving at ground

Football player diving at ground

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.

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