2024 College QB Rankings: Dillon Gabriel Paces Field Ahead of Cam Ward, Kurtis Rourke, and Shedeur Sanders

    The best college quarterbacks are here, ranked from 1 to 134, a group led by Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel above Cam Ward, Kurtis Rourke, and Shedeur Sanders.

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    Before we get to the rankings, it’s imperative to set the tone and let you understand how these rankings are formed. Like always, the film-watching portion of these rankings dictates a heavy portion of the weight on where a player landed.

    As with all of our conference rankings and our national quarterback evaluations, the AAC QB rankings below consider everything involved with quarterbacking at the major college football level.

    While statistics are listed, they were not the lone deciding factor in ranking the athletes.

    Other factors in these rankings include but are not limited to play-calling, offensive system knowledge and continuity, general quarterbacking mechanics, level of competition, the elevation of supporting casts, and several other influential factors.

    Let’s get to it. Remember, you can fire any questions you may have to me on Twitter regarding these rankings. And if you missed any of our college QB rankings at the conference level, they’re all listed below.

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    134) D.J. Uiagalelei/Brock Glenn, Florida State

    There is no better way to say this: Florida State’s quarterback situation is abysmal. D.J. Uiagalelei is “out an undisclosed” amount of time with his finger injury and Brock Glenn has been downright terrible in his place. With 2024 officially a lost season for the Seminoles, there should be absolutely no reason that Luke Kromenhoek doesn’t take every single snap from here on out.

    133) Jacob Zeno/Jalen Kitna, UAB

    If Jalen Kitna is the best option for the UAB offense in 2024, that should tell you all you need to know about the direction of the program under Trent Dilfer. In the wake of Jacob Zeno’s injury, Kitna has thrown six interceptions but it could’ve been much more with his poor decisions and lack of ball security. Something has to give or it’s heading toward a complete reset in Birmingham.

    132) Cade McNamara, Iowa

    Cade McNamara was benched from the Iowa offense during an offensive shellacking of Northwestern. That’s right, it’s gotten so bad at Iowa’s quarterback position that even during blowout victories, the quarterbacks have been pulled, not to rest, but because they’ve not played their part. McNamara or Brendan Sullivan, however, it’s just simply bad at QB for Iowa.

    131) Parker Awad/Santino Marucci, New Mexico State

    Parker Awad or Santino Marucci, it really hasn’t mattered for New Mexico State this season. Marucci, at least, has a win to his credit after throwing for a touchdown against Louisiana Tech and leading the offense to their first FBS victory this season. However, the offense has largely been out of sync and there has been less than zero consistency with either at the helm.

    130) Ethan Crawford/Tate Rodemaker, Southern Miss

    The Tate Rodemaker era didn’t fare as well as some had hoped in Hattiesburg, and the Ethan Crawford era has been incredibly shaky to start. It’s a tough program to quarterback for, but it’s clear that some other things have to change before we expect much more than a bottom-tier performance from either. Crawford’s decision-making has been sketchy at best, and for a quarterback with limitations as a passer, poor decisions will plague every outing.

    129) John Busha, Air Force

    Josh Busha has struggled to run the Air Force offense in 2024, there is no other way to say it. Busha is inaccurate, even by option-quarterback standards, and has been plagued by inconsistencies on his key-reading ability in the ground game. This Falcon team is a far cry from the standard Troy Calhoun has set over the years, and Busha is no candidate to change things.

    128) Aidan Armenta/General Booty, UL-Monroe

    Talk about an offense that’s done more than what their quarterback situation has and a team that is far exceeding expectations despite subpar quarterback play. That’s what UL-Monroe football has been about this season as Aidan Armenta has started the last three games, finishing with a 2-1 record despite shaking off some interception luck and poor decisions that kept the offense off schedule in both victories.

    127) Devin Kargman/Tommy Ulatowski, Kent State

    Speaking of changes that need to be made, that time is coming very soon at Kent State as both Devin Kargman and Tommy Ulatowski at quarterback has been largely ineffective. Ulatowski looks the part, that’s for sure, but his inability to find receivers at any level of the field and his poor decision-making has been the ultimate downfall for this program of late.

    126) Evan Svoboda, Wyoming

    We’re not quite sure what to make of the Wyoming offense this fall, and that lies as much on the massive shoulders of Evan Svoboda as it does play-calling, schematically, and anything else in Laramie. Svoboda hasn’t been able to read defenses particularly well and made far too many poor decisions to give the Cowboys even a remote chance at victories in most outings.

    125) Jack Lausch, Northwestern

    Give credit to where credit is due for Jack Lausch, he’s put forth a gritty game or two this season and kept Northwestern in a handful of starts. He’s given Northwestern a boost at times, but outside of a Maryland game, he’s run a sluggish offense with even more questionable decisions than not.

    124) Stone Earle/Braylon Braxton, Marshall

    The answer for Marshall is not quite as easy as saying, ‘Braylon Braxton is the better option,’ simply because we’re not quite sure of that yet. Does he have eight touchdowns compared to just one interception? Yes. But has he really done anything as a passer that’s jumped out and said he’s the better option than Stone Earle? No. And that’s where our concerns lie.

    123) Davis Bryson, Kennesaw State

    It was always set to be a tough ask for Kennesaw State in the FBS ranks, especially with Davis Bryson’s limitations as a passer. However, at times, we knew they would be able to catch teams by surprise with the run-first offense and some shots over the top. We didn’t expect to see Bryson dice up the Liberty defense, however, when asked to throw first. More of that, please, Kennesaw.

    122) Kirk Francis/Cooper Legas, Tulsa

    Give Kirk Francis all the credit in the world, he’s trying his hardest from inside the structure of the Tulsa offense. He just doesn’t quite have the arm talent to make some of the throws asked of him. Cooper Legas may have saved Kevin Wilson’s job for another week with his five-touchdown performance in Week 9, but what we know of Legas states that that was likely an anomaly.

    121) Jackson Arnold/Michael Hawkins Jr., Oklahoma

    Perhaps the most disappointing season in the entire SEC belongs in Norman, mainly because of how they’ve lost games. It’s been a disaster for their quarterback situation and Jackson Arnold looks nothing like the high-profile recruit he once was. Michael Hawkins had his moments, but the speed of the game was too much for him as a passer. It’s ugly in Norman and their schedule doesn’t relent outside of a game against Maine down the stretch.

    120) Payton Thorne, Auburn

    A quarterback who has done less with more in the SEC there is not. Payton Thorne has battled through it and outside of a four-touchdown performance against Alabama A&M to start the year, is everything we thought he was this offseason. Auburn got a win in Week 9, but that was no thanks to their offense, led by Thorne, who got lucky a handful of times in the victory.

    119) Skyler Locklear/Cade McConnell, UTEP

    Skyler Locklear gives UTEP a chance to win, at times, but he comes fully equipped with a lack of top-tier abilities as a quarterback. Cade McConnell, however, trusts his arm a bit too much and had to be reeled in when he was in the lineup. JP Pickles came in in relief of Locklear in Week 9, and fans saw all they needed in the loss to Louisiana Tech. They’ll need Locklear back soon.

    118) KJ Jefferson/Jacurri Brown, UCF

    KJ Jefferson was pulled from the lineup for Jacurri Brown, a player essentially boo’d out of town from Miami just a handful of months ago. It’s not good in Orlando right now, it’s just not good. Brown is inaccurate and indecisive, and neither quarterback has an accurate arm when targeting past the line of scrimmage. The season has fallen away quickly from the Knights.

    117) Isaac Wilson, Utah

    We weren’t supposed to see Isaac Wilson in this capacity this season. No, no we weren’t. But now that we have seen him in this extended action, there has been some good. That good, however, has been marred by head-scratching, ‘what-you-doing’ moments from the youngster that showcases why true freshmen usually sit for a season. The high-level throws are there, and hopefully, for Utes’ fans, those will be here more often than not… next season.

    116) Braedyn Locke, Wisconsin

    The Phil Longo system isn’t pretty to quarterbacks who cannot make progressive reads and throws to the sidelines. Braedyn Locke wasn’t supposed to be starting at this stage of his career and growth within Longo’s system, but here we are. And outside of a few good throws, we’ve been left with our answers as to why Tyler Van Dyke was originally brought in this past offseason.

    115) Ben Finley, Akron

    Against FBS competition, Ben Finley has thrown four touchdowns against seven interceptions, and has been held without a turnover in all but a single outing this season. Finley is a far cry from the quarterback that we all thought we’d see both from his Power Four days and under Joe Moorhead. It’s likely time for a change at Akron, just all over, especially considering Finley had little to do with their upset victory over EMU in Week 9.

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    114) Byrum Brown/Bryce Archie, USF

    What happened in Tampa that sent the USF Bulls on a spiral downward this season is beyond me. The injury to Byrum Brown obviously hurt their chances in 2024, and Bryce Archie’s subsequent play has left a lot to be desired. Even in their victory over UAB, it almost fell apart because of poor decisions, and those will have to be cleaned up if the Bulls want to salvage the season.

    113) JC French, Georgia Southern

    JC French has played admirably for Georgia Southern in their pass-first offense. However, his decisions to trust his arm have plagued them and their successes in 2024. He’s struggled to find his receivers over the middle of the field despite clear vision, and that’s the most concerning aspect.

    112) Matthew Caldwell, Troy

    When Goose Crowder was lost to injury, Matthew Caldwell was expected to step up as a veteran presence for the Trojans. However, Caldwell has struggled to find his footing and made some poor decisions over the past two outings to make any difference. We know that he has better skills than what we’ve seen in the past two games, the only question that remains is if we’ll get to see them before a change is made in November.

    111) Danny O’Neill, San Diego State

    Slinging it from the confines of Sean Lewis’ offensive scheme is always going to be fun to watch, and it feels like we’ve yet to see what Danny O’Neill will be able to offer for San Diego State. When he’s able to sit in the pocket and read the defenses, he’ll launch shots with some serious arm talent.

    110) Davis Warren/Alex Orji, Michigan

    This situation is ridiculous for Michigan because it’s crazy to think how they went from J.J. McCarthy to not having an answer at the quarterback position nine weeks into the next season. Davis Warren looks the part, at times, but then hardly looks like an FCS athlete. Alex Orji can’t make an accurate pass past the line of scrimmage, but is dynamic with the ball in his hands. There has to be an answer here.

    109) Ashton Daniels, Stanford

    Still one of the most frustrating players to evaluate in all of college football, Ashton Daniels is incredibly talented. Yet, he can’t seem to process the proceedings in front of him to save his life. Stanford’s offense hasn’t done him many favors this season, and Daniels has flashed his high-level potential. It just comes at times when the results are already out of reach.

    108) Taisun Phommachanh, UMass

    After finding his footing a season ago with UMass, Taisun Phommachanh has once again put the Minutemen in position to win a handful of games in 2024. Though the majority of his success has come at the expense of FCS competition, Phommachanh has still shown that he can lead this offense and keep them at the very least on schedule for four quarters.

    107) Forrest Brock/Evan Simon, Temple

    The only thing really dragging Evan Simon down here is Forrest Brock’s influence over our rankings and his three interceptions against ECU that ultimately did him in. Simon has been much better than the version we saw of him back with Rutgers and when he’s able to stand tall in the pocket and diagnose defenses, he throws with great anticipation over the middle. The trouble is, he doesn’t really … ever … have that kind of time.

    106) Bryson Barnes/Spencer Petras, Utah State

    This ranking is solely for Spencer Petras, and certainly not at all for the lack of play we’ve seen from Bryson Barnes in Logan this fall. However, for Petras, despite having a career year already, he’s still plagued by the fact that he has a laborsome release and struggles to push the ball downfield with much success. If he can improve on a more consistent basis on throws at least 10 yards downfield, this is the lowest we’d see them. History says that this is the ceiling, though.

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    105) Joe Labas, Central Michigan

    In his first year starting for Central Michigan, Joe Labas found some success. It was undone when he left the Ohio game to be replaced by Tyler Jefferson, as the true freshman has seen a large drop-off in overall abilities compared to Labas. Jefferson has done his best, and there’s some talent there to be unlocked; it’s just clear that Jefferson didn’t expect to play this early in his CMU career with Labas and Bert Emanuel Jr. ahead of him.

    104) Brock Vandagriff, Kentucky

    The Kentucky Wildcats turned things over to Brock Vandagriff, and the season, well, hasn’t gone to plan in 2024. A loss to Auburn is likely the last straw with the fanbase around their head coach Mark Stoops, but Vandagriff likely pays for it in boos from the fans. He’s been inaccurate, inconsistent, and unable to make plays happen from within the structure of the offense.

    103) Athan Kaliakmanis, Rutgers

    Though Athan Kaliakmanis has played the best football of his career in 2024, it’s still be an incredibly difficult viewing for some. He’s been slow to make the right reads and all too often makes the wrong reads. There is plenty of inaccuracies to every level of the field that are followed up by frustratingly well placed footballs that make you wonder why we can’t see that on every rep.

    102) Donovan Smith, Houston

    So, color us ones who never were on board with the Donovan Smith hype in Houston this season. And now you can color the coaching staff the same. With Zeon Chriss the starter, the Cougars knocked off Utah (as bad as they are this year) and Chriss looked the part, save for some untimely ball security issues. Those notwithstanding, are Houston’s woes this year thanks to Smith mainly?

    101) Anthony Colandrea, Virginia

    Anthony Colandrea went from fearless gunslinger in 2023 to a scared game manager, unwilling to risk it. In doing so, when he is forced to go downfield, Colandrea’s accuracy struggles as does his decision-making. Let him rip it, Tony Elliott, let him rip it, because your schedule is ridiculously tough the rest of the way.

    100) Jacolby Criswell, North Carolina

    The season that was supposed to be for North Carolina quickly washed away with Max Johnson’s injury back in August. Jacolby Criswell has done an admirable job since he took over back in Week 4, but there’s something missing from the UNC offense with him behind center. He finally found his groove against an overmatched Virginia team, and that’s the roadmap to winning some games down the stretch.

    99) Christian Veilleux/Zach Gibson, Georgia State

    You’ve got to give it to Georgia State this season. They’ve fought tooth and nail for every result on their schedule and have done so with some questions at the quarterback position. Still, the best we’ve seen of Zach Gibson and the best we’ve seen of Christian Veilleux has been enough to topple Vanderbilt and make ODU and App State sweat. They’re an inconsistent performance away from dropping in these rankings, or a consistent outing away from moving up; heavy lies the crown of the QB position.

    98) Ethan Hampton/Josh Holst, Northern Illinois

    Ethan Hampton returned to the action after Josh Holst got the last two starts, and his play was enough to almost dramatically bring the Huskies back from certain defeat in the fourth quarter. Hampton has played well enough in spurts this season to garner a bit higher of a ranking, but it just seems to fall apart when the pressure is on him, literally and figuratively.

    97) DeShawn Purdie/Max Brown, Charlotte

    DeShawn Purdie has given the Charlotte 49ers a spark on offense, and when push comes to shove, that’s all they really need. Purdie has shown his age, for sure, and things will come in time, but he had Charlotte on the brink of a massive upset over Memphis before the defense let him down. Purdie has great athleticism and as the speed starts to slow down for him on offense, he can rely on his short-level accuracy to help him.

    96) Joe Fagnano/Nick Evers, UConn

    Joe Fagnano was certainly up for the part of leading this UConn offense, as noted by his three-touchdown performance against Buffalo. But since Nick Evers officially took back over, this offense has limped around, and consistency in any aspect cannot seem to be found. Somehow, no thanks to Evers’ lack of ball security, they came away with a win in Week 9, but this level of play will have to improve.

    95) Ethan Garbers, UCLA

    Ethan Garbers is a talented quarterback; there’s no denying that. His performance against Rutgers was terrific, but his previous four outings prior had been incredibly rough to watch. It feels like the game finally slowed down against Rutgers, and it allowed us to see what was wrong with Garbers and the Bruins offense this season: They can’t process fast enough and are at least a year out from competing for anything in the Big Ten.

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    94) Kadin Semonza, Ball State

    We’ve watched Kadin Semonza grow before our eyes the past two seasons. After being hurled into the starting lineup early on during his career a year ago, Semonza looks much more composed and has made much better decisions with his arm in 2024. He may lack top-end traits as a QB, but Semonza has plenty to get by and make ends meet in MAC play.

    93) Emmett Brown, San Jose State

    His benching against Wyoming aside, Emmett Brown has played remarkably good football this season for San Jose State. Sure, it had its flaws at times — especially against Washington State — but he gives them a chance to compete and has helped to elevate the platforms of players like Nick Nash at receiver. Brown doesn’t have the strongest arm or even the best platforms to throw from, but he’s more than made due in 2024.

    92) Brendon Lewis, Nevada

    Brendon Lewis played the best football of his career in 2024, and though he was missed against Hawaii, the Wolf Pack can hang their hats on the fact that Lewis gave them a chance to win, unlike we’ve seen in Reno for some time. Lewis has thrown 10 touchdowns and flashed that elite level of talent with his legs in multiple outings this season.

    91) Cam Fancher, FAU

    The amount of plays left on the table from Cam Fancher and the FAU Owls is astounding. That is compounded by the fact that Fancher has shown what he can do and how talented he is on multiple throws, especially those shots he uncorked against North Texas back in Week 7. Letting it fly and letting Fancher rip it up the seams or to the boundary is the way to go before the season gets out of hand.

    90) Maalik Murphy, Duke

    There is a ton of talent in Maalik Murphy’s arm, perhaps too much at times. He’ll struggle to find his receivers accurately when he has to take something off his throws and layer shots, but when he figures those throws out, he’s been nearly unstoppable. The Duke defense has carried them so far in 2024, and if Murphy increases his accuracy to each level of the field, they could have something special under Manny Diaz and Murphy.

    89) Hudson Card/Ryan Browne, Purdue

    Okay, so, this ranking takes into account what we saw from Hudson Card at his finest and the dominant downfield gunslinging performance we saw from Ryan Browne at the same time. There is life to this Purdue team, and there should be no reason from here on out that we don’t see them slinging it all over the field, taking chances, and hoping to play spoiler for their remaining opponents.

    88) Nicholas Vattiato, Middle Tennessee

    Nicholas Vattiato deserves a ton of credit for sticking around despite a massive rebuild that Middle Tennessee was set to undergo in 2024. In fact, Vattiato probably deserves credit for both victories this year single-handedly as well as he does for keeping them in any other game they’ve kept it close. He’s exceeded expectations for Year 1 in Derek Mason’s offense and could hit 3,000 yards for the second straight season.

    87) Joey Aguilar, App State

    How the mighty have fallen in 2024 and App State is among the first on that list, including the play of QB Joey Aguilar. After torching defenses last season, Aguilar has taken a massive setback during the middle of the season and nearly reached his interception total from a year ago in a four-game stretch. We know how talented he is, but his accuracy has struggled to every level this season.

    86) E.J. Warner, Rice

    We had high hopes for E.J. Warner and the Rice offense despite their loss of a ton of assets from last season. However, it’s been a sluggish campaign that culminated with the firing of Mike Bloomgren after the UConn loss. Warner hasn’t been all bad and Drew Devillier showcased the stark difference in average QB play to below-average play in Week 9.

    85) Alan Bowman, Oklahoma State

    Alan Bowman should know better by now. And only thanks to the season-ending injury to Garret Rangel are we still ranking Bowman for Oklahoma State after he lost his job only to return right back into the lineup in Week 8. Bowman looks terrific against below-average defenses and he himself looks below-average against just average defenses. The big conundrum is why Oklahoma State can’t find anyone better.

    84) Evan Bullock, Louisiana Tech

    Since taking over for Louisiana Tech, the Bulldogs have looked more like a Sonny Cumbie offense with Evan Bullock at the helm. He’s thrown nine touchdowns, including a five-touchdown performance against Middle Tennessee that has helped La Tech right the ship a bit, winning two of their last three. Bullock doesn’t have the best arm in the conference, but he certainly knows how to take advantage of open throwing lanes.

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    83) Conner Weigman/Marcel Reed, Texas A&M

    The Texas A&M Aggies benched Conner Weigman in their victory over LSU in favor of Marcel Reed. That’s not necessarily the best sign for a team that sits undefeated in conference play and riding a 7-game win streak. Reed gave the Aggies a spark, but this two-quarterback situation has to be resolved as Reed is the more dynamic on the ground but certainly not the better passer.

    82) CJ Bailey, NC State

    We’re watching CJ Bailey grow in front of our eyes after Grayson McCall retired from football this year. Bailey, who was inserted into the action way back in Week 3 and has four starts to his credit, has thrown for eight touchdowns against four interceptions, however, only two of those picks have come in his starts as he’s clearly gotten adjusted to the speed of the game with every week.

    81) Ethan Vasko/Noah Kim, Coastal Carolina

    Well, we’re not quite sure what to make of this quarterback situation, as Ethan Vasko had previously played solid football before falling off a cliff against JMU and Louisiana. Noah Kim was inserted late against JMU and then ultimately took over against the Ragin’ Cajuns, but both have their limitations all the same. If they don’t figure this out quickly, this ranking drops off the same cliff.

    80) Keyone Jenkins, FIU

    The FIU Panthers are a talented bunch — take out that trip to El Paso, by the way — and Keyone Jenkins is certainly quite talented himself. What happened, though, over the past two weeks, it’s felt like they’ve fallen apart, and Jenkins has forgotten how to throw accurately or read a defense. They’re at risk of slipping way down in these rankings with another one of those last two performances.

    79) Colton Joseph, ODU

    What a difference a QB can make for Old Dominion. Colton Joseph has started every game since Week 6 and the Monarchs are 3-1 with a hard-fought loss to Coastal the only blemish. Joseph has thrown eight touchdowns and just two interceptions in that stretch and really come into his own as a passer while relying upon his legs in the process. For a freshman, it’s been remarkable to see his growth and abilities under pressure, but can he sustain them?

    78) Blake Shapen/Michael Van Buren, Mississippi State

    Like most teams who have essentially nothing to play for in 2024, the Mississippi State Bulldogs have done the right thing and turned it over to their talented true freshman to see what they have to develop. Michael Van Buren has looked solid in his past three games, but the rest of the offense hasn’t caught up at all. We’ll know more about his prognosis as the season goes along, and if the Bulldogs don’t put it together, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Van Buren in the portal shortly after the season.

    77) Aidan Chiles, Michigan State

    We thought we would see a movie from the Michigan State offense, or at least that’s what Aidan Chiles promised us. After what we’ve seen through eight games, there has been enough to keep us in our seats and watching, but we probably won’t watch again. For every three-touchdown, 300-yard performance, there are two rough outings that showcase the growth that is necessary for the entire Spartan team, including Chiles.

    76) Garrett Greene, West Virginia

    The high hopes that we had for West Virginia and Garrett Greene have passed, and the injury to Greene that sidelined him in Week 9 indicates just how important positive QB play is for the Mountaineers offense. When Greene (or Nicco Marchicol) plays on top of their game, this is still a dynamic and dominant WVU offense. We just haven’t seen that consistently from the QB position this year.

    75) Jalon Daniels, Kansas

    A more dynamic athlete in the Big 12, there is only one (his in-state rival to boot), and Jalon Daniels has kept Kansas in just about every single game this season with his dual-threat abilities. Though it feels like 2024 has been a bit sluggish in terms of his down-to-down consistency, he’s still flashed his high-level abilities on a handful of occasions that remind you that the talented potential next-level QB is still in there.

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    74) Jaylen Raynor, Arkansas State

    What a gamer Jaylen Raynor continues to be for Arkansas State. He battled his Red Wolves back from certain defeat a week ago and has them in the hunt for a bowl game by Week 11. He doesn’t have the touchdowns to show for it, but Raynor has elevated the talent around him and found success when he’s allowed (or forced) to push the ball downfield, much like we saw him do a season ago.

    73) C.J. Ogbonna, Buffalo

    The ability that C.J. Ogbonna has with his arm talent is next-level. Unfortunately for Buffalo fans, it’s not without its caveats as it comes with its own inaccuracies and poor decisions. Ogbonna is a dynamic athlete, shown when he breaks contain and maintains vision downfield, so fans know the QB mechanics and basics are there. We’ll hold out hope that Ogbonna can improve as this season gets fully into MAC play.

    72) Jake Garcia/Katin Houser, ECU

    The ECU offense has been much better off with Katin Houser running point, mainly because of his decision making compared to Jake Garcia’s. In fact, the entire reason they rank where they do now is because of the latest performance from Houser where he torched a hapless Temple secondary with some next-level throws to the boundary and over the middle. More of this as the season is still not over for ECU, at least in terms of a bowl game.

    71) Josh Hoover, TCU

    There is no throw on the football field that Josh Hoover doesn’t think he can make. And for the most part, he can make them all. However, that trust in his arm sometimes is his biggest downfall as he’ll put the ball in harm’s way too often. When he is on his game, however, he elevates and rallies the Horned Frogs to victories like few do around the country.

    70) Will Rogers, Washington

    For far too many seasons, Will Rogers’ lone bugaboo in terms of his evaluation has been his accuracy to the intermediate and deep portions of the field. With Washington, he’s averaging a career-high in yards per attempt yet continued to show those inaccuracies downfield. Still, save for a rough outing against Indiana in Week 9, he’s played solid, above-average football that keeps Washington in most games.

    69) Sawyer Robertson, Baylor

    What was supposed to be Dequan Finn’s last ride has quickly become Sawyer Robertson’s redemption journey in 2024. He’s looked the part in some games, most notably throwing eight touchdowns in his last two, but prior to that, struggled against stout, man-coverage defenses. If he can continue to put it together like he has the past two outings, this is the lowest we’ll see him.

    68) Kyron Drones, Virginia Tech

    The Virginia Tech Hokies haven’t quite been what they thought they might be at this stage of the Kyron Drones era, especially after what he showcased a year ago. However, he’s still a dynamic athlete who can spark the Hokies offense when needed. Ball security continues to be an issue in 2024, however.

    67) Hank Bachmeier, Wake Forest

    Things haven’t quite gone the way they wanted them to go at Wake Forest, but since Hank Bachmeier has officially taken over, it’s certainly looked like he’s gotten more and more comfortable. In Week 9, he used his creation capacity from inside the pocket to maneuver to easy throwing lanes and secured the win behind his three touchdowns. A bowl game is within reach if Bachmeier plays like this consistently.

    66) Parker Navarro, Ohio

    Much like Gleason at Toledo, Parker Navarro’s bar was set low given the fact that he was taking over for the .. checks notes .. Rourke family in Athens. Navarro has been terrific at leading the show for the Bobcats in 2024, albeit a bit limited against more talented secondaries. With some better anticipation, Navarro has the chops to make a splash in the MAC QB Rankings with his dual-threat abilities.

    65) Owen McCown, UTSA

    Yes, the Frank Harris era is over and it’s a new regime on the field for UTSA, but that doesn’t mean it’s been all doom and gloom despite what their record shows. Owen McCown has actually played very solid football in all but one outing so far in 2024, only to be outdone by other factors. He may not have the strongest arm, but McCown has proven to be able to use his accuracy and decision-making (outside of that ECU game) to his advantage.

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    64) Maddux Madsen, Boise State

    It could be said that Maddux Madsen has one of the easiest jobs of all FBS quarterbacks, simply handing off to Ashton Jeanty and playing mistake-free football is the way to go. He’s done that, and he has shown an ability to make some plays with his arm, but unlike the majority of quarterbacks of ranked teams, Madsen has had to do little else.

    63) Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Colorado State

    A gunslinger with a cannon for an arm, when Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi takes time to make the right decision, this Colorado State offense thrives. He’s taken a bit off his game this season, and the Rams are undefeated in MWC play because of it. If he takes this new-found safe style of play and adds elements of his old ways of testing defenses with great success, CSU can make a play for the Mountain West Championship.

    62) Kyle McCord, Syracuse

    The good of Kyle McCord ranks him a top-three quarterback in the ACC. The bad of Kyle McCord ranks him a bottom-three quarterback in the ACC. Somewhere in the middle is where Syracuse needs him to find consistency, as they can’t afford to have him play like he did against Pittsburgh ever again.

    61) Gevani McCoy, Oregon State

    A dynamic athlete, Gevani McCoy has battled through a hand injury in 2024 and still fared pretty well all things considered. He’s run his way to competitive scores and showcased what made him a special dual-threat athlete at Idaho all those years in the process. Without him in the lineup, this team becomes a bit more one-dimensional, and they’ll fall here.

    60) DJ Lagway, Florida

    Let it be known that of DJ Lagway’s five touchdowns, three of them came against Samford. And let it be known that of his 1,000+ yards, nearly half of those came against Samford or on three big chunk plays against Kentucky. That is no real knock on him, more so than the other throws that haven’t come in between those big plays or big games as he continues to grow and develop in front of our eyes.

    59) LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina

    He’s dynamic, he’s athletic, but he’s an inaccurate quarterback. That’s the read on LaNorris Sellers after six starts in 2024. If he can clean up his downfield throwing and make some positive, progressive reads once in a while, he’ll move up because he’s that talented when he breaks contain and uses his legs to maneuver the pocket or scramble.

    58) Kevin Jennings, SMU

    Kevin Jennings gives SMU a chance to win just about every game on their schedule and that’s the reason he originally took over for Preston Stone and the reason why he’s kept the job ever since. Jennings has some growth to do with his downfield accuracy and consistency, but he’s a dynamic athlete with a powerful arm all the same.

    57) Fernando Mendoza, Cal

    Fernando Mendoza has shown why he won the job out of camp for Cal, despite some sluggish overall performances by his team. They got back on the right foot against Oregon State in Week 9 and Mendoza was the reason, throwing two touchdowns and averaging a near-season high 10.1 yards per attempt. More of that is needed.

    56) Gio Lopez, South Alabama

    Despite some limitations as a passer, Gio Lopez has made it work to his advantage as the quarterback of the Jaguars. South Alabama’s offense has run quite smoothly with Lopez in the fold, once he gets his feet into the game. As stated, he doesn’t have the best arm, but he understands how to find open passing lanes and ultimately take off if the play calls for it. He’s also a threat in the designed QB run game.

    55) Tucker Gleason, Toledo

    The bar was set low for Tucker Gleason’s first time at leading the Toledo offense for a full season, given the success of his predecessor. After nine weeks of action, Gleason has performed admirably and flashed some potentially brilliant moments with his arm talent. There are some things to clean up, that’s for sure, but Gleason gives the Rockets a chance to win games just like we’ve become accustomed to in Toledo.

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    54) Caden Veltkamp, Western Kentucky

    Stepping into the Tyson Helton offense isn’t going to be easy, but when you have a savvy veteran who has been with the program for three years, it makes it palatable. In fact, Cade Veltkamp’s abilities in the starting lineup have been more than palatable; they’ve exceeded expectations and done so to the tune of 14 touchdowns. He’s not been asked to unleash the full arsenal, but he’s shown he can make every throw with his massive frame.

    53) Sam Leavitt, Arizona State

    Though Sam Leavitt hasn’t played since Week 7, it’s clear his impact on the Arizona State offense when they looked a shell of what we’d seen them this season when he wasn’t in the lineup. Leavitt has thrown for eight touchdowns but that hardly tells the story as he’s done a great job of reading defenses and keeping the Sun Devils on schedule offensively.

    52) Brett Gabbert, Miami (OH)

    After a sluggish start to the year through their tough schedule, Brett Gabbert and Miami have rebounded quite nicely and are shaping up to make a run at the MAC. Gabbert has thrown eight touchdowns compared to 0 interceptions in his last three outings and is staring down a career year. That’s saying something for the long-time RedHawk.

    51) Cole Snyder, Eastern Michigan

    There’s a gunslinger to Cole Snyder that saw him all but pushed out at Buffalo after two seasons. However, at Eastern Michigan, Snyder has harnessed the good and kept the poor decisions mostly at bay, and he’s giving EMU a chance to win games more than he’s taking them away. He has great arm strength and even better trust in his arm, though he can still reel that latter portion in a bit.

    50) Noah Fifita, Arizona

    What could have been this season really has unfolded the opposite direction for Arizona in 2024. That isn’t really the fault of Noah Fifita who has showcased the rare blend of arm strength and accuracy that he possesses more often than not. He elevates the talent around him and doesn’t get enough credit for the creation abilities he has from within the pocket.

    49) Dylan Raiola, Nebraska

    The big true freshman has done plenty in 2024 to warrant why he was such a sought-after recruit coming out of high school. A dominant thrower downfield, when Raiola continues to improve on his down-to-down consistency, this Nebraska offense could be unstoppable. There isn’t anything that Raiola doesn’t have in terms of quarterbacking skills at a high level, he just needs to harness them all consistently against top-tier opponents.

    48) Chandler Morris, North Texas

    A pure gunslinger, Chandler Morris may have the prettiest release in the entire AAC. Fortunately for fans, we’ve seen that a ton due to the fact that this UNT team seems to find themselves down on the scoreboard a lot. If Morris can harness some of those decisions early in games, we can talk about moving him up and then, ultimately, challenging for the AAC.

    47) Thomas Castellanos, Boston College

    There are lofty comparisons for Thomas Castellanos to achieve, but one thing is certain at this point: If he continues to master the pro-style offense from Bill O’Brien, he’ll be nearly unstoppable. He’s a creative magician with his legs, and if he hones in on his accuracy, he’ll quickly rise these rankings this season or the next.

    46) Brayden Schager, Hawaii

    For the third straight year, Brayden Schager has flown largely under the radar despite some impressive play for Hawaii. He’s toned down his poor decisions that plagued the beginning of his season and started to add the rushing element that made him so successful a season ago. Good thing for Hawaii is, his rushing abilities have increased this season, and he’s truly the complete package when he’s on top of his game.

    45) Behren Morton, Texas Tech

    Texas Tech may have a conundrum on their hands because Behren Morton has been very, very good this season. It’s appeared that the game has started to slow down for Morton and he’s dicing up defenses when he’s clean from the pocket. However, after an injury let us on to the talent that is Will Hammond, any mistake from Morton will have fans clamoring for the freshman. It’s a developing situation to watch in Lubbock.

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    44) Hajj-Malik Williams, UNLV

    It wasn’t without it’s perilous start, but the Hajj-Malik Williams era at UNLV has been nothing short of extraordinary. Save for time management against Boise State, Williams gives head coach Barry Odom and offensive coordinator Brennan Marion a top-notch, near-elite quarterback to run their go-go offense. Williams is a terrific runner and has come into his own this season under a new offensive scheme.

    43) Ben Wooldridge, Louisiana

    Ben Wooldridge doesn’t get enough credit for the fine work he’s shown over the past three seasons at Louisiana. The big-armed signal-caller has torched defenses as of late and done so by showcasing patience and taking what the defense has given him. Wooldridge isn’t a world beater, but he’s careful and calculated with his approach to staying on schedule as a quarterback.

    39) Devon Dampier, New Mexico

    Doing the most with the least at his disposal, Devon Dampier is the best quarterback that no one is talking about across the nation. Dampier seamlessly ushered in the Bronco Mendenhall era at UNM with his ability to read his keys, make some dynamic downfield shots, and run all over defenses. When it comes down to it, the successes of the Lobos this year can be directly tied to Dampier, and few quarterbacks across the country can make that claim for their team.

    41) Connor Bazelak, Bowling Green

    Bowling Green is staring down a shot at the MAC Championship, and it’s largely thanks to the play of Connor Bazelak (and Harold Fannin, but that’s not why we’re here). Bazelak has long since had the documented ability to make every throw on the field and he’s starting to unleash those consistently for BGSU. The best is still yet to come.

    40) Hayden Wolff, Western Michigan

    Back when Hayden Wolff transferred in from ODU, this version we’re seeing in 2024 is who we thought we would see at Western Michigan. The big signal-caller has even exceeded those expectations this season, slinging it from multiple angles and showing an innate feel for the defense with his ability to diagnose defenses and slam home footballs into tight windows accurately. Wolff has been great in 2024.

    42) Mikey Keene, Fresno State

    Outside of a two-game slip, Mikey Keene has been at top form for Fresno State. That’s bad news for the Mountain West, as Keene has arguably the best quarterback mechanics and top arm in the entire conference when he’s at his best. Despite matching his interception totals from a year ago already, Keene is on pace for a career year and should continue to make noise in the race for the Mountain West.

    38) Garrett Nussmeier, LSU

    Garrett Nussmeier has a howitzer for an arm, that’s fine. But what good is a howitzer if there is no guidance system attached to it and even when there is someone guiding Nussmeier’s rockets, he’s made far too many bad decisions this year to warrant any more than this ranking. He’s going to have to clean it up, from a decision-making standpoint, if they want to continue to stay in the SEC race.

    37) Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee

    We know the Tennessee Volunteers and Nico Iamaleava are better than what we’ve seen of them. We know, because we saw them at their potential best against Alabama. However, Iamaleava has had a rough go of it over the middle of the season, struggling with his pocket presence and his feel for defenses as they’ve gotten better this year. Fortunately, they have a stout defense prop up their young QB as he continues to develop.

    36) Brady Cook, Missouri

    An ankle injury has hampered him the past two weeks now, and Brady Cook will have a week to rest before getting after it the rest of the way. However, even before the ankle injury, Cook and the Missouri offense hasn’t quite looked the same as they did last year. Cook has been indecisive and unwilling to let it rip downfield. And yet, when he’s done so, this offense has been almost unstoppable. He just hasn’t done it enough.

    35) Tyler Huff, Jacksonville State

    The Gamecocks are on a collision course with the Conference USA Championship Game and Tyler Huff is one of the biggest reasons. Following a disastrous first start against Coastal Carolina, the Gamecocks have righted the ship behind Huff’s dual-threat abilities, throwing seven touchdowns to just two interceptions since Week 1. He’s flashed incredible skill on the ground and is well on his way to a potential 2,000-yard passing season and a 1,000-yard rushing season.

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    34) Hunter Watson, Sam Houston

    Hunter Watson has been a revelation for Sam Houston and Bearkats fans around the country. Sure, the WKU game was a bit much for the whole team, but Watson playing through injury was still a touch above anything we’ve seen from the SHSU QB position since their transition. He’s been sharp with his throws and even better with his legs, leading the team in rushing yards in the process.

    33) Kaidon Salter, Liberty

    The season has certainly not gone the way of the Flames, but that hasn’t been Kaidon Salter’s doing. He’s not quite lighting up the field like he did in 2023, but the game plan and play-calling have largely been at fault, as Salter has showcased on plenty of occasions that he still has the touch, accuracy, and strength to find every level of the field.

    32) Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati

    It hasn’t always been pretty, but the Cincinnati Bearcats are given a chance to win every game in front of them with Brendan Sorsby at quarterback. When he’s able to stand tall and deliver, he’ll rocket passes into tight windows and has great anticipation. Though he may have his struggles with accuracy downfield and under pressure, he’s done more than enough to lift the Cincinnati roster this season.

    31) Billy Edwards Jr., Maryland

    The performance against Minnesota notwithstanding, Billy Edwards Jr. gives the Maryland Terrapins a jolt of life with his quarterbacking ability. When he’s on his game, Edwards throws with great anticipation and with terrific power. He’ll have to hone in on those skills as the Terps schedule gets more and more difficult this season.

    30) Avery Johnson, Kansas State

    What a dynamic athlete Avery Johnson is, and he’s shown that more times in 2024 than we anticipated. He’s leading Kansas State to a potential Big 12 Championship Game appearance with his dual-threat abilities, and for every errant throw he’s made this season, he’s followed it up with a quick memory and even more accurate, coverage-beating throws behind them.

    29) Rocco Becht, Iowa State

    At a time in the very near future, Rocco Becht has an NFL future. Until then, he can continue to hone in on what makes him a special college quarterback with his abilities to progressively read defenses, rocket shots accurately on in- or out-breaking routes, and give his receivers a chance.

    28) Will Howard, Ohio State

    Save for the final play against Oregon, Will Howard has had a very solid season for Ohio State, his first in Columbus. It could be said that he has the least to do as a starting quarterback with the talent around him, but Howard has done plenty with his arm talents to indicate his abilities. When he’s on his game, he’ll create ample opportunities for his skill players, and sometimes, that’s all he’ll ever need to do.

    27) Haynes King, Georgia Tech

    Haynes King is the lifeblood for the Georgia Tech offense and his absence over the past two weeks has shown that more than ever. When he’s healthy, King’s dual-threat ability is among the best in the ACC and he immediately makes Tech a contender in every game he plays. They need him back.

    26) Darian Mensah, Tulane

    There was a time that we didn’t know what to expect from Darian Mensah and Tulane in 2024, but after nine weeks of action, Mensah has been tremendous. There’s a fluid motion to his throws and a dynamism to his scrambles. No play is ever over with Mensah in the backfield and if he can control some of his accuracy to every level of the field a bit better, Tulane has another great one on their hands.

    25) Jordan McCloud, Texas State

    Fans of JMU and Texas State have been gifted the best two seasons of Jordan McCloud’s career in successive years. After four years elsewhere, McCloud has found his home in the Sun Belt, which has paid dividends to his overall talents. Few can throw with McCloud’s anticipation when he’s given time in the pocket, and he has ample arm talent to hit every level.

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    24) Miller Moss, USC

    There are times when Miller Moss looks like a world-beater. But there are also times when you’re left to scratch your head, wondering why. Fortunately, for USC, there have been more of the world-beating moments lately, and he’s thrown for at least 300 yards in three of his last five games and multiple touchdowns in five of his last six games.

    23) Riley Leonard, Notre Dame

    He has finally started playing his best football and Riley Leonard has Notre Dame looking like a real Playoff contender in the process. He’s reading defenses very well since the disaster that was the Northern Illinois game, and Leonard has even elevated some of the receivers around him at times. Leonard has pushed some accurate footballs over the middle of the field and showcased the dual-threat abilities only a handful of times as they’re rounding into form at the right time.

    22) Luke Altmyer, Illinois

    Luke Altmyer’s game doesn’t come across as flashy, but for Illinois, that works just fine. And yet, Altmyer doesn’t get the credit he deserves for his ability to buy time with his feet and uncork accurate passes to every level of the field. It’s time to put some respect on Altmyer’s name.

    21) Eli Holstein, Pittsburgh

    What a season so far for Eli Holstein and Pittsburgh. Though they got to 7-0 on the backs of their defense the past two outings, Holstein’s play has been a revelation. He’s thrown for 17 touchdowns and over 1,800 yards, though he’s been held under 150 in each of the past two games.

    20) Alonza Barnett III, JMU

    Alonza Barnett III has had a miraculous start to his starting career at JMU. He’s thrown 18 touchdowns compared to just two interceptions and is running the new offense in Harrisonburg to near perfection. Road games appear to be the bugaboo to this team and to ABIII’s abilities, but when he’s on top of his game, there is no better quarterback in the Sun Belt.

    19) Carson Beck, Georgia

    Speaking of a lot to clean up, Carson Beck will have to play more like he did against Mississippi State and Auburn than how he did against Texas when Georgia meets Florida in Week 10. Beck has plenty of arm talent, and those aforementioned two games showed that off, but his struggles against Texas are the roadmap to stopping him, while focusing on stopping the rest of the Bulldogs in 2024.

    18) Quinn Ewers, Texas

    Quinn Ewers has done a lot of good so far in his career with Texas. His lone issue, however, has been he can’t consistently see the field in the best light. Not see the field as in vision, it’s more of an availability thing, and in the big games on their schedule, Ewers seems to wither away. He struggled against Georgia in a big way and had a few bad breaks against Vanderbilt in consecutive weeks. There is a lot to clean up for the Longhorns signal-caller.

    17) Max Brosmer, Minnesota

    The Max Brosmer we thought we were going to see this preseason has started to show up down the stretch of the season as Minnesota has reaped the rewards. Brosmer has thrown six touchdowns in his past two games and has led the Gophers to three straight victories. He’s dominant when he goes downfield, but he’s learned the speed of the FBS in front of our eyes, and has started taking what defenses are giving him with much success.

    16) Taylen Green, Arkansas

    Expanding his own platform while operating a dynamic game plan for Arkansas, Taylen Green has elevated those around him on the Razorbacks while flashing his elite-level abilities. He’s struggled a bit with down-to-down accuracy issues on shots past 10 yards, but when push comes to shove, few quarterbacks are better athletes, and even fewer give their team a chance to win in game-on-the-line situations.

    15) Blake Horvath, Navy

    Aside from the Notre Dame game, Blake Horvath has been lights out in 2024. In fact, he was on the shortlist for the Heisman Trophy prior to Week 9, and this one-game performance shouldn’t hold weight after the initial sting subsides. Horvath has run the Navy offense brilliantly, flashing some top-tier athleticism when he pulls the ball. Back to basics and the Midshipmen can still make their way to the AAC Championship Game.

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    14) Seth Henigan, Memphis

    When Memphis needs him to, Seth Henigan has been at the top of his game. Take for instance his performance in the comeback win over Charlotte. Henigan lit up the field with downfield dimes and accurate, on-time coverage beaters. Open it up and let him rip, that’s when Henigan is at his best.

    13) Tyler Shough, Louisville

    It’s been a relatively clean and sharp performance all season long for Tyler Shough and Louisville. They may need a little help to get to the ACC Championship, but when Shough is on top of his game, few are more accurate to every level of the field.

    12) John Mateer, Washington State

    What a dynamic season it has been for Washington State and QB John Mateer. In fact, don’t be surprised if we’re talking about them as a dark horse for the College Football Playoff at-large bid if he keeps playing the way he has this season. Mateer has thrown for 18 touchdowns and rushed for another 10. His level of play has been nothing short of elite in both facets this season, elevating the talent around him at every turn.

    11) Bryson Daily, Army

    Bryson Daily has run the Army offense so effortlessly that he hardly makes the headlines. He’s thrown for seven touchdowns, flashing some high-level QB mechanics in the process, but the bread and butter is his perfect execution at the mesh point and his vision of his keys in the option game. Daily has quietly become one of the best option QBs we’ve seen in some time, not just at Army, but across the board.

    10) Jalen Milroe, Alabama

    The most dynamic athlete at the quarterback position in the conference, Jalen Milroe has started to put it together for Alabama. Even in the Vanderbilt performance, Milroe was accurate to the areas of the field that have plagued him over the course of his young career, but he’s let his legs take over and help him generate easy throwing lanes as of late. In fact, his only real poor performance of the year came against Tennessee, but he cleaned up a lot of that in Week 9.

    9) Jake Retzlaff, BYU

    When the season started, no one really knew what to make of BYU or Jake Retzlaff. Now, nine weeks and eight victories later, Retzlaff has won over Cougar nation and climbed into the Elite Tier of our Big 12 QB Rankings. He’s accurate, powerful, decisive, and runs Aaron Roderick’s offense brilliantly. All of those are a major reason why BYU is a perfect 8-0 after Week 9.

    8) Cade Klubnik, Clemson

    The best season of Cade Klubnik’s career has put Clemson in the driver’s seat for one of the ACC Championship Game slots. He’s thrown for 20 touchdowns against three picks while is averaging over 2.0 yards per attempt more than he did a season ago.

    7) Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt

    There is no quarterback who has made his name known more in 2024 than Diego Pavia. He’s done it with the grit we all came to expect during his time at New Mexico State, and Pavia has broken the hearts of many in the SEC while warming the hearts of so many nationwide. He’s like a magician with the football and he’s showcasing why he should’ve been a much more sought-after commodity in the portal this past offseason.

    6) Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss

    No other SEC quarterback is doing what Jaxson Dart is on a game-for-game basis, elevating the talent around him and giving his team a chance to win independent of any other factor. Dart can layer shots brilliantly, power balls past defenders, or simply make the consistent, accurate throws that win games. It’s just a matter of the rest of the Rebels team playing up to Dart’s abilities that is the issue.

    5) Drew Allar, Penn State

    When Drew Allar is called upon to let it rip, he’s been accurate and dominant. The problem is, Allar doesn’t have to do that a ton because of the offensive prowess on the ground for the Nittany Lions. Still, he gives Penn State a chance to win with his talent elevating skills as well as his downright dominant downfield accuracy.

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    4) Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

    Shedeur Sanders doesn’t get the credit he deserves because of Travis Hunter, his father, and a litany of other reasons. But when you put the tape on (and I highly recommend you do), you’ll see why he should be receiving a ton more praise. Sanders is a dynamic athlete from inside the pocket, routinely making plays that aren’t there happen, throwing with great anticipation, and elevating the talent around him. He’s a high Heisman candidate on my ballot.

    3) Kurtis Rourke, Indiana

    The Indiana Hoosiers have been arguably the biggest surprise team in the Big Ten, if not nationwide, and Kurtis Rourke has been the biggest on-field catalyst for this. Rourke has thrown for 15 touchdowns against just three interceptions and is doing so while averaging the second-highest yards per attempt among full-time starting quarterbacks in the country.

    2) Cam Ward, Miami

    The best QB in the ACC is none other than Cam Ward. With 24 passing touchdowns to his credit, it’s no wonder why Ward is one of the frontrunners for the Heisman Trophy at this point of the season. Ward is playing the best football of his career and playing with an effortless swagger on top of it all.

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    The top quarterback in the Big Ten is also the top quarterback in the entire country as Dillon Gabriel is now the leader in the clubhouse for the Heisman and second all-time in passing touchdowns. It’s really as simple as this, though: Gabriel is the best player on the best team in the country.

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