College Football Quarterback Power Rankings: Week 8

Jake Browning was one of the best freshman quarterbacks in the country for Chris Petersen and Washington last year, but he has taken an even bigger step forward this season. Washington is one of the best teams in the country this year, and it has Browning to thank.

Last year, he passed for 2,955 yards and 16 touchdowns with 10 interceptions, but he’s already broken his passing touchdowns mark with 23 in 2016. His 23-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio has to be one of the best in the country and just goes to show how great his decision making has been.

Washington isn’t going to throw the ball 40-plus times a game, which makes Browning even more special. He has yet to attempt 30 passes in a single game this year and happens to be a top-five Heisman contender and arguably the best pure passer in the nation.

Browning has attempted 21 or less passes three times and either 27 or 28 three times. Imagine if he got to throw the ball about 10-12 more times each game, he might have 500-600 more yards than he already does and probably 5-10 more touchdowns.

Prior to a bye in Week 7, the sophomore had his best game of the year, completing 22-of-28 passes for 304 yards and six touchdowns in a 70-21 road win over Oregon.