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Pac-12 Analysis
Pac-12 quarterback rankings
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Brad Jackson, a sophomore, has completed 92 of 138 passes for 1226 yards, 13 TDs and 5 interceptions this season. He has added 186 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD. Skill rating 96.
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Maddux Madsen, a senior, has completed 87 of 132 passes for 1058 yards, 11 TDs and 0 interceptions this season. He has added 105 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD. Skill rating 94.
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Braden Atkinson, a sophomore, has completed 136 of 196 passes for 1827 yards, 16 TDs and 2 interceptions this season. He has added -6 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs. Skill rating 89.
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Caden Pinnick, a sophomore, has completed 87 of 142 passes for 796 yards, 3 TDs and 5 interceptions this season. He has added 178 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs. Skill rating 87.
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Jayden Denegal, a senior, has completed 70 of 121 passes for 706 yards, 5 TDs and 5 interceptions this season. He has added 12 rushing yards and 0 rushing TDs. Skill rating 83.
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Jayden Mandal, a junior, has completed 91 of 137 passes for 1034 yards, 6 TDs and 1 interception this season. He has added 119 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD. Skill rating 78.
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K'saan Farrar, a sophomore, has completed 63 of 102 passes for 654 yards, 3 TDs and 2 interceptions this season. He has added 17 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD. Skill rating 65.
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Grady Brosterhous, a senior, has completed 67 of 116 passes for 764 yards, 6 TDs and 6 interceptions this season. He has added 232 rushing yards and 0 rushing TDs. Skill rating 63.
How these rankings work
One quarterback per program: the player with the most pass attempts in 2026. Quarterbacks are ordered by skill rating, a 0-99 grade built from passing and rushing production, completion percentage, yards per attempt, touchdown rate, interception avoidance and experience. Passing yards break ties. Programs whose passer has not attempted a pass yet are not listed. See how it shapes the race in the power rankings.
Each Pac-12 program's leading passer, ranked by skill rating built from 2026 production and efficiency, with the season numbers behind each spot. Rebuilt from the latest stats through the season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the top-ranked quarterback in the Pac-12?
Brad Jackson of Texas State ranks first with a skill rating of 96, ahead of Maddux Madsen of Boise State. The order is computed from 2026 passing, rushing and efficiency numbers.
Who are the Pac-12 starting quarterbacks in 2026?
Each program's leading passer by attempts this season: Brad Jackson (Texas State), Maddux Madsen (Boise State), Braden Atkinson (Oregon State), Caden Pinnick (Washington State), Jayden Denegal (San Diego State), Jayden Mandal (Fresno State), K'saan Farrar (Colorado State), Grady Brosterhous (Utah State).