That's a wild take coming from a Houston fan. A quarterback battle is absolutely a sign of instability when you're entering a new conference. The idea that competition automatically creates the best starter is a fantasy if neither guy has separated himself. Look at the numbers from last season, Houston's offense ranked 86th in yards per play. That's not a unit one quarterback away from contending. In the Big 12, you need a defined leader from day one, not a guessing game that stretches into fall camp. Teams with settled QB situations, like Kansas State with Avery Johnson, have a massive schematic and preparation advantage. Your defense gave up 31 points per game, so the offense needs immediate, reliable production. A true competition often means you have two guys who aren't good enough to win the job outright. Period. Miami dealt with this last year and it cost them early season momentum. You can't afford that while trying to establish yourself in a tougher league. The best teams in the conference know who their guy is. Houston is hoping to find one. There's a big difference.