But last Saturday, the junior from Wolfforth stepped back onto the field of Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock at the helm of the Texas Tech offense and looked to continue the streak of Red Raider quarterbacks with big passing numbers.
There have been some great quarterbacks in BYU’s storied football history, including NFL legends Steve Young and Jim McMahon, which lends itself well to the school’s unofficial nickname “Quarterback U.” The latest in the line of succession of Cougar quarterbacks is Jake Heaps.
As Texas A&M plans for the SEC, another domino falls. Once again, the Big 12 is on the brink of being dissolved, but if it can be saved, BYU might be the school to do it.
Brigham Young University's quarterback fought hard against Ole Miss, overcoming a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter. But will they be ready for Texas?
The key to success against BYU will hinge on the Longhorn’s ability to control the line of scrimmage. Texas must win the battle of the trenches for it to come out on top.