How BYU QB Jake Retzlaff Compared to Big 12 Peers in Week One

BYU Quarterback Jake Retzlaff Holds His Own Against Big 12 Competition in Week One

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff made his debut as a starting quarterback in a Power Five conference in Week One against the No. 9 Baylor Bears. Retzlaff, a redshirt sophomore, was thrust into the starting role after an injury to Baylor's starting quarterback. Here's how Retzlaff compared to his Big 12 peers in his first start.

Retzlaff finished the game completing 22 of 35 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns. He did not throw any interceptions during the contest. He also picked up 44 yards on nine carries. He did fumble twice during the game, including once on BYU's final drive in a two-point conversion attempt.

Jake Retzlaff's Performance in Context

Retzlaff's performance was solid, especially considering that he was making his first start in a Power Five conference. He showed good arm strength and accuracy, and he was able to make some big plays with his legs. He also made some mistakes, including fumbling twice, but he was able to overcome those mistakes and lead his team to a victory.

Here is a table that compares Retzlaff's performance to the other starting quarterbacks in the Big 12 in Week One:

Quarterback	Completions	Attempts	Completion Percentage	Passing Yards	Passing Touchdowns	Interceptions	Rushing Yards	Rushing Touchdowns
Jake Retzlaff (BYU)	22	35	62.9%	264	2	0	44	0
Quinn Ewers (Texas)	25	37	67.6%	225	2	1	12	0
Hudson Card (Texas)	14	21	66.7%	158	1	0	12	0
Spencer Rattler (South Carolina)	27	35	77.1%	237	1	0	4	1
Max Duggan (TCU)	23	38	60.5%	221	1	1	11	0
Casey Thompson (Nebraska)	17	23	73.9%	234	1	1	1	0

As you can see, Retzlaff's performance was comparable to the other starting quarterbacks in the Big 12 in Week One. He completed a higher percentage of his passes than Ewers, Card, Duggan, and Thompson, and he threw for more yards than Card, Duggan, and Thompson. He also rushed for more yards than Ewers, Card, Rattler, Duggan, and Thompson.

Overall, Retzlaff had a solid performance in his first start as a starting quarterback in a Power Five conference. He showed good arm strength, accuracy, and mobility, and he was able to lead his team to a victory. It will be interesting to see how he performs in the coming weeks as he gets more comfortable in the starting role.