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Brandon Weeden, Landry Jones and Robert Griffin might all miss out on the Heisman Trophy this year, but at least one of them will walk away with a nice consolation honor: Top quarterback in the Big 12.
That might not sound like much when compared to the greatest individual honor college football has to offer, but it will definitely earn them points with NFL general managers.
Not since 2008, when current NFL starters Josh Freeman, Colt McCoy and Sam Bradford battled Todd Reesing, Chase Daniel and Graham Harrell on a weekly basis, has the Big 12 featured so many top-flight quarterbacks.
All three are in command of undefeated, top-15 teams, and are putting up ridiculous numbers.
Weeden, who has thrown for 1,592 yards and 10 touchdowns, just led Oklahoma State to a 30-29 victory over Texas A&M. Jones has guided Oklahoma to wins over Florida State and Missouri while throwing for 1,022 yards and five touchdowns.
Both have deservedly earned national recognition for their efforts. But they are each chasing Griffin in the Big 12 QB race.
The Baylor junior has thrown more touchdowns (13) than incomplete passes (12) on his way to 962 yards and a big opening win over TCU.
No amount of praise currently seems over the top. On Saturday, while explaining the challenges Griffin will present to his team this week, Kansas State coach Bill Snyder said he belonged in the same category as Tom Brady, Michael Vick and Drew Brees.
"As good a quarterback as there is in the United States at any level," Snyder said.
When given the chance to back off that statement Monday, Snyder didn't.
"Who completes 90 percent of his passes? That's unheard of," Snyder said."... He's just extremely talented and does so many things. He just has so many gifts. He's very hard to defend, no matter who it is trying to defend him."
Griffin, also a world-class hurdler, is the most athletic of the three, and can scramble for first downs when his receivers are covered. But Baylor's defense does him no favors.
Weeden is smart and has the most offensive weapons to rely on. Jones has the strongest arm, and plays for the nation's No. 2-ranked team.
Arguments could be made for all three.
With conference play beginning in earnest, the race is on.
Nice tackle
After tackling Miami quarterback Jacory Harris just short of the goal line on Miami's final offensive play of the game Saturday, K-State linebacker Tre Walker was named Big 12 defensive player of the week.
Not only did he make the play of the game at Sun Life Stadium, he came through with eight tackles and made sure the Wildcats' defense played well enough to make a goal-line stand and win.
"Amazing effort," Snyder said. "He played sideline to sideline that whole series."
Walker, a sophomore, has made 16 tackles and broken up a pass. Following Saturday's win, he said he was pleased with his performance, but mainly he was proud of K-State's defense as a whole.
"We've got guys who are undersized playing positions," Walker said. "People look at us and say... 'What are you doing?' But the thing is, we have heart. We're fighting."
Hedgepeth healing
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy wasn't all smiles after the Cowboys' comeback victory against Texas A&M on Saturday. The win came at a cost. Sophomore cornerback Devin Hedgepeth, from Derby, ruptured his Achilles tendon and will miss the remainder of the year.
"He's been very good for us," Gundy said. "He's played a role at the corner position, but he has really contributed on our special teams."
Hedgepeth had made seven tackles, intercepted two passes and broken up a pass before leaving Saturday's game.
"It's difficult to swallow, but he was giving us a lot," Gundy said. "Not only as a player, but as a person. He's got a great attitude toward the game."
Letting them hear it
Texas A&M is headed to the SEC, but a group of OSU fans let the Aggies know their thoughts on the move Saturday. As the Cowboys wrapped up victory at Kyle Field, they chanted "Big 12, Big 12, Big 12."
This week's games
Must-see: Baylor at Kansas State, Texas at Iowa State, Texas A&M vs. Arkansas (at Arlington, Texas)
Worth watching: Texas Tech at Kansas
Only if you're desperate: Ball State at Oklahoma
Next week's TV games
Oklahoma vs. Texas, 11 a.m. (KAKE, Ch. 10)
Missouri at Kansas State, 2:30 p.m. (KAKE)
Texas A&M at Texas Tech, 6 p.m. (FX, Ch. 31)
Iowa State at Baylor, 6 p.m. (FSKC, Ch. 34)
Power Rankings
1. Oklahoma (3-0)
Dropped in AP poll, but not here
2. Oklahoma State (4-0)
Off week after huge win
3. Texas A&M (2-1)
Big 12 hopes take major hit
4. Baylor (3-0)
Believe it — Baylor's No. 15
5. Texas (3-0)
Toughest test yet awaits in Ames
6. Kansas State (3-0)
Huge improvement from Week 1
7. Iowa State (3-0)
Time for another statement win
8. Missouri (2-2)
Good team, but losses are losses
9. Texas Tech (3-0)
Unimpressive start
10. Kansas (2-1)
Did off week help?
