Now that eight groups stay within the Faculty Soccer Playoff, it is even simpler to establish the highest passers within the nation. With that in thoughts, let’s rank the remaining QBs from No. 1 to No. 8.
1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
One may make a case for Oregon QB Dante Moore or Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, nevertheless it’s tough to argue towards 2025 Heisman winner Mendoza. He often is the No. 1 decide within the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
“Mendoza is a fast decision-maker who understands the sport at a excessive stage,” wrote CBS Sports activities’ Mike Renner, who ranked Mendoza as his No. 1 prospect on his up to date massive board. “His skill to assault tight home windows and function from tight pockets makes you be ok with his ground within the NFL.”
This season, Mendoza has tossed an FBS-leading 33 landing passes and led the Hoosiers to their first Massive Ten title since 1967. No. 1 Indiana (13-0) wants him to ship extra Heisman-worthy moments towards No. 9 Alabama (11-3) within the CFP quarterfinals on the Rose Bowl on New 12 months’s Day at 4 p.m. ET (ESPN).
2. Julian Sayin, Ohio State
Underneath seventh-year head coach Ryan Day, the Buckeyes have produced elite QBs, like C.J. Stroud (now with the Houston Texans). Sayin, nonetheless, often is the most correct passer the QB guru has coached.
By way of 13 video games, Sayin has accomplished an FBS-leading 78.4% of his passes. That clip places him on tempo to interrupt former Oregon QB Bo Nix’s FBS report for completion proportion in a season (77.4% of his passes in 14 video games in 2023).
Certain, Sayin advantages from throwing to star large receiver Jeremiah Smith, however the QB has helped the WR increase his sport. Smith is averaging 90.5 receiving yards per sport after logging 82.2 final season. Anticipate the dynamic WR-QB tandem to maintain powering the Buckeyes (12-1) towards Miami (11-2) within the Cotton Bowl on New 12 months’s Eve at 7:30 p.m. ET.
3. Dante Moore, Oregon
Moore, a sophomore, hasn’t determined whether or not he’ll enter the draft or keep in school. He definitely appeared NFL-ready within the first spherical of the CFP towards James Madison. In a 51-34 win over the Dukes, he accomplished 19-of-27 passes for 313 yards, 4 TDs and two interceptions.
“It was on full show,” TNT Sports activities analyst/former New York Giants WR Victor Cruz stated of Moore’s expertise postgame. “We understood that he was the No. 1 QB on this draft class.”
Moore will face one among his most difficult matchups towards No. 4 Texas Tech (12-1) within the Orange Bowl on New 12 months’s Day at midday ET (ESPN). The Purple Raiders rank third within the FBS in factors allowed (10.9). If the star leads No. 5 Oregon (12-1) to a win, extra QB-needy groups will need him to think about turning professional.
4. Ty Simpson, Alabama
In a 34-24 victory over Oklahoma within the CFP, Simpson accomplished 18-of-29 passes for 232 yards and two TDs. In a postgame information convention, he thanked critics for writing him and the group off throughout a late-season hunch.
Alabama misplaced two of its final 4 video games earlier than the CFP. Throughout this stretch, Simpson threw 5 TDs and 4 interceptions.
Simpson — who’s tied for seventh within the FBS in TD passes (28) — constructing off the win would remind followers he stays among the many prime QBs within the nation. It might additionally give Alabama an opportunity to win its nineteenth nationwide championship.
5. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
Chambliss, a switch out of Division II Ferris State, hasn’t appeared overwhelmed in his first season within the FBS. The QB changed Austin Simmons because the group’s starter after he suffered an ankle harm in a 30-23 Week 2 win over Kentucky. In 13 video games, Chambliss has piled up 27 TDs (19 passing and eight speeding) and three,804 yards (3,298 passing and 506 speeding).
Regardless of shedding HC Lane Kiffin to LSU earlier than the CFP, Chambliss appeared sharp in a 41-10 win over Tulane on Saturday, finishing 23-of-29 passes for 282 yards and one TD.
The No. 6 Rebels (12-1) will face No. 3 Georgia (12-1) within the Sugar Bowl on New 12 months’s Day at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Chambliss’ perseverance and playmaking skill give the group an opportunity to shock the Bulldogs.
6. Gunner Stockton, Georgia
Like former Bulldogs QB Stetson Bennett IV, who received nationwide titles in 2021 and 2022, Stockton is not essentially the most gifted QB, however he will get the job executed. By way of 13 video games, he has amassed 3,133 yards (2,691 passing and 442 speeding) and 31 TDs (23 passing and eight speeding).
He additionally fits a Georgia group that prides itself on its work ethic. Stockton grew up in Tiger, Georgia, the place he raised Black Angus cattle on his household’s farm. That helped him land an NIL (title, picture and likeness) cope with The Dairy Alliance.
7. Carson Beck, Miami
Beck has salvaged his profession at Miami after transferring from Georgia this offseason. By way of 13 video games, he has accomplished a career-high 74.5% of his passes for 3,175 yards, 26 TDs and 10 interceptions.
Beck lacks mobility, one key purpose he is ranked decrease than the aforementioned passers. He has rushed for simply 33 yards this season.
Texas Tech’s protection, which options star linebackers Jacob Rodriguez and David Bailey, has carried it to the CFP. Morton, nonetheless, has proved to be the sport supervisor the Purple Raiders want.
By way of 11 video games, he has thrown for two,643 yards and 22 TD passes. Simply as essential for Texas Tech is that he would not flip the ball over. Morton has tossed simply 4 interceptions this season.
