Junior QB Koch is a big reason for the offensive success. Koch is completing 60.3% and has thrown for 1,385 yards and 17 touchdowns. Koch regained the services of his 4-star junior WR Isaiah Grant Isaiah Grant 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Sioux City East | 2028 State IA who returned from injury two weeks ago. The offense has moved the ball well all season. I expect to see some new wrinkles and formations in prepping to face a disciplined defense in Johnston and utilize Grant downfield.

Junior QB Koch has been impressive through the first two games as a varsity starting QB. Koch showcases a strong accurate arm currently completing (63.5%) of his passes and accumulating (552) passing yards and (6) scores through the air. Koch shows disciplined footwork and goes through his progressions without hesitation. Koch has a great understanding of the offense and the expectations that the offensive staff has of him. Koch is awaiting the return of his 4-Star WR Isaiah Grant Isaiah Grant 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Sioux City East | 2028 State IA 6-3 (185) who has not played yet this season due to an undisclosed injury.

Black Raider junior QB settled in quickly last Friday night completing eight of his first nine passes. Koch is the prototype sized QB at 6-4 (210) and is a multi sport athlete. Koch moves well in the pocket and does a good job going through his progressions. Koch has a fleet of receivers to work with and spread the ball to seven different receivers in the opener. Koch’s first start of the season was about as efficient as you could want completing (19-25) passes for (308) yards and (5) scores.

Set to take over under center for Cal Jepsen in northwest Iowa, Callan Koch Callan Koch 6'4" | 210 lbs | QB Sioux City East | 2028 State IA has one of the best opportunities for success amongst this group.

Expected to take over for the Black Raiders next fall, Koch will have two of the top three rushers and the top five receivers back from last fall’s squad, including D1 recruits, running back Amos Collins, wide receiver Isaiah Grant Isaiah Grant 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Sioux City East | 2028 State IA and linebacker Kason Clayborne Kason Clayborne 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB/TE Sioux City East | 2027 State IA , who doubles as a wide out.

Koch, who got some time on varisty last season, completing 28-of-47 passes for 286 yards, four touchdowns and two picks, certainly looks the part, too. Standing at 6-foor-4 and 210 pounds, the soon-to-be junior can throw on the run, launch some darts in the immediate and short passing game and throws a fairly effortless deep ball.

Koch spent the 2025 season developing behind one of the state’s most productive senior signal callers. The sophomore split time between levels within the program. On the varsity, Koch completed 60 percent of his throws for 286 yards (10.2 YPC) and four touchdowns against a pair of interceptions. He added 31 yards (7.8 YPC) on the ground. Koch flashes significant upside when we watch his 10th-grade highlight video. He’s advanced from a physical and technical standpoint with a quick release and strong arm. Koch is comfortable operating from the pocket or on the move. Speed and athleticism make him a threat to tuck the ball and go. He’s dangerous in the open field.