Ultimately, Leavitt's high-end ability has shone brighter than his shortcomings in 2025. He is certainly one of the most dynamic players in all of college football - it is incredibly difficult to argue anything other than Leavitt being the best quarterback in the Big 12 to this point.

A loaded Saturday of games features the two West Coast teams as major underdogs on the road in matchups with postseason implications.

The Red Raiders have one of the most balanced teams in college football. They rank No. 1 in total offense, No. 3 in passing offense and No. 14 in rushing offense. On defense, they rank No. 9 in total defense, No. 41 in passing defense and No. 1 in rushing defense.

A top-25 matchup in the Big 12 takes place in Week 8 of the college football season, as the Utah Utes and Heisman dark horse Devon Dampier hit the road to play