Overview

• Kalani Sitake has emphasized placing his quarterback candidates in challenging drills to test their grasp of his pro-style system
• McCae Hillstead has drawn buzz as the early frontrunner after posting strong reps and earning a 77 overall rating from EA Sports
• Freshman Bear Bachmeier has split first-team reps with Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet during Provo practices
• None of the three contenders have Power Four or Big 12 playing experience, marking an unconventional quarterback room
• Jake Retzlaff has transferred to Tulane and must now battle established options in Jon Sumrall’s deep quarterback roster