August 12, 2025
Big 12 Quarterbacks Dominate Speed Rankings in EA Sports College Football 26 Meet the Big 12 quarterbacks turning heads in College Football 26 with blazing speed and dual-threat ability
🥇 Fastest Quarterbacks in College Football 26 – Big 12 Standouts
EA Sports has revealed the top speed ratings for quarterbacks, and the Big 12 has a strong presence on the list.
- Austin Carlisle – Houston Cougars 🐾 – 92 SPD (Fastest QB in the game)
- Hauss Hejny – Oklahoma State Cowboys 🤠 – 91 SPD (T-2nd)
- Nate Johnson – Utah Utes 🦡 – 91 SPD (T-2nd, Utah joins Big 12 this year)
- Kaidon Salter – Colorado Buffaloes 🦬 – 90 SPD (7th overall, new Big 12 member)
🏆 Top 10 Fastest QBs in EA Sports College Football 26
The Big 12 sets the pace, but here’s the complete list of speed leaders across the nation:
1️⃣ Austin Carlisle — Houston Cougars 🐾 — SPD: 92
2️⃣ Hauss Hejny — Oklahoma State Cowboys 🤠 — SPD: 91 (tie)
2️⃣ Nate Johnson — Utah Utes 🦡 — SPD: 91 (tie)
4️⃣ Evan Simon — Rutgers Scarlet Knights ⚔️ — SPD: 90
5️⃣ Zion Turner — UConn Huskies 🐺 — SPD: 90
6️⃣ Mike Wright — Mississippi State Bulldogs 🐶 — SPD: 90
7️⃣ Kaidon Salter — Colorado Buffaloes 🦬 — SPD: 90
8️⃣ Carter Bradley — South Alabama Jaguars 🐆 — SPD: 89
9️⃣ Tyler Van Dyke — Miami Hurricanes 🌪️ — SPD: 89
🔟 Jalon Daniels — Kansas Jayhawks 🐦 — SPD: 89
🧠 Why This Matters for Gameplay & Dynasty Mode
The Big 12’s crop of speedy quarterbacks changes how you approach both online matchups and long-term dynasty building:
- Scramble Threat – Defenses must adjust to contain these QBs, opening passing lanes.
- RPO Dominance – Perfect for run-pass option schemes, forcing defenders into split-second decisions.
- Recruiting Value – In dynasty mode, teams with mobile QBs have a built-in advantage against elite defenses.
Expect Big 12 offenses to thrive with balanced playbooks that make the most of mobility and arm talent.
📌 TL;DR
The Big 12 dominates the speed charts in College Football 26, with Houston’s Austin Carlisle (92 SPD) leading the entire QB class. Oklahoma State’s Hauss Hejny, Utah’s Nate Johnson, and Colorado’s Kaidon Salter aren’t far behind, making the conference a hotspot for dual-threat playmakers.
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