Drew Mestemaker leads Big 12 in passing yards after Week 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker now tops the Big 12 in passing yards with 1,940, following a game where he threw for 365 yards against Houston. Houston's Conner Weigman leads in passing touchdowns, throwing five in a game that saw him gain 343 passing yards. West Virginia's Michael Hawkins Jr. also had a strong performance, totaling 464 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns against Cincinnati. Arizona's Noah Fifita, previously leading in yards and touchdowns, did not play this week and will return when the Wildcats face Iowa State on Saturday.
- •Drew Mestemaker has 1,940 passing yards this season.
- •Conner Weigman leads with 20 passing touchdowns.
- •Michael Hawkins Jr. posted 464 passing yards and five total touchdowns.
- •Noah Fifita returns next week after a bye.
- •Next weekend, Arizona plays against Iowa State.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Big 12 football passing leaders through sevens weeks of action
"Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker now leads the Big 12 in passing yards, and Houston's Conner Weigman leads in passing touchdowns after Week 7.
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