Final Top 50 Quarterback Rankings After 2025 College Football Season
It's time for Bleacher Report's final college football quarterback rankings of 2025.
All season, we've graded the top 25 quarterbacks in the country each Tuesday morning, shuffling our rankings to reflect rising and falling performance and to account for bye weeks.
Now we're simply looking at the season as a whole and highlighting the 50 best FBS signal callers in the nation. All that matters here is 2025 performance, so past performance, future expectations, physical tools and NFL upside were all removed from the equation.
Nos. 50-46
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50. Katin Houser, East Carolina
Passing: 269-of-408, 65.9 cmp%, 3,300 yards, 19 TD, 6 INT
Rushing: 85 carries, 181 yards, 9 TD
A former Michigan State recruit, Houser was one of the better Group of Five passers in the country in his second season at East Carolina. The Pirates finished 8-4 overall and 6-2 in AAC play, and Houser threw for 1,611 yards and 11 touchdowns during their 5-1 finish to the regular season.
49. Tucker Gleason, Toledo
Passing: 207-of-320, 64.7 cmp%, 2,515 yards, 21 TD, 9 INT
Rushing: 46 carries, 144 yards, 4 TD
Gleason threw for 2,808 yards and 24 touchdowns in his first season as a starter last year while replacing Dequan Finn, and while he did not quite match those counting numbers this year, he did improve his completion percentage (60.5 to 64.7) and yards per attempt (7.3 to 7.9).
48. Jacob Clark, Missouri State
Passing: 222-of-341, 65.1 cmp%, 2,985 yards, 24 TD, 11 INT
Rushing: 80 carries, 8 yards, 3 TD
Clark attempted one pass in three years at the University of Minnesota before transferring to Missouri State, and the Bears went 7-5 while competing at the FBS level for the first time in 2025. He threw for 3,604 yards and 26 touchdowns a year ago while playing in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
47. Rocco Becht, Iowa State
Passing: 205-of-339, 60.5 cmp%, 2,584 yards, 16 TD, 9 INT
Rushing: 86 carries, 116 yards, 8 TD
After back-to-back seasons with 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns, Becht took a step backward in 2025 as the Cyclones fell short of the expectations that came with being No. 22 in the preseason AP poll. His 9,274 passing yards and 64 passing touchdowns both rank third all-time at Iowa State, and he'll have a chance to overtake Brock Purdy for both records if he returns for one more year.
46. Tommy Castellanos, Florida State
Passing: 180-of-309, 58.3 cmp%, 2,760 yards, 15 TD, 9 INT
Rushing: 137 carries, 557 yards, 9 TD
Castellanos had 2,248 passing yards and 1,113 rushing yards at Boston College in 2023, but he was slowed by injuries last year before transferring to Florida State to replace D.J. Uiagalelei. He led the Seminoles to a win over Alabama in Week 1, but failed to build off his strong start as the season progressed, though his 8.9 yards per attempt did lead the ACC.
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45. Chandler Morris, Virginia
Passing: 257-of-398, 64.6 cmp%, 2,802 yards, 16 TD, 9 INT
Rushing: 58 carries, 245 yards, 5 TD
After stints at Oklahoma and TCU, Morris threw for 3,774 yards and 31 touchdowns at North Texas last year, and he parlayed that into another major conference opportunity at Virginia. He led the Cavaliers to the second 10-win season in school history, but came up short against Duke in the ACC championship game.
44. Brendon Lewis, Memphis
Passing: 239-of-343, 69.7 cmp%, 2,567 yards, 15 TD, 6 INT
Rushing: 141 carries, 618 yards, 9 TD
Lewis brought a different look to the Memphis offense, transferring from Nevada to replace four-year starter and pocket passer Seth Henigan. He threw for a career-high 2,567 yards and finished second on the team with 618 rushing yards, and the Tigers started 8-1 before finishing the year with a three-game losing streak.
43. Mason Heintschel, Pittsburgh
Passing: 176-of-276, 63.8 cmp%, 2,098 yards, 15 TD, 7 INT
Rushing: 75 carries, 97 yards, 2 TD
Heintschel won his first five starts after replacing Eli Holstein as Pitt's quarterback, making a bigger impact than expected as a 3-star true freshman. He finished 6-2 as a starter, picking up ACC road wins over Georgia Tech, Florida State, Syracuse and Stanford along the way.
42. Colton Joseph, Old Dominion
Passing: 173-of-290, 59.7 cmp%, 2,624 yards, 21 TD, 10 INT
Rushing: 158 carries, 1,007 yards, 13 TD
Joseph joined South Florida star Byrum Brown as the only FBS quarterback with 2,500 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards, and he led Old Dominion to a 9-3 finish after seven straight losing seasons. With 4,251 passing yards, 1,654 rushing yards and 56 total touchdowns the last two years, he could be a hot commodity on the transfer portal.
41. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, California
Passing: 288-of-453, 63.6 cmp%, 3,117 yards, 17 TD, 9 INT
Rushing: 56 carries, -135 yards, 3 TD
A 4-star recruit and the No. 7 quarterback in the 2025 class, Sagapolutele originally committed to California before flipping to Oregon on signing day, only to eventually find his way back to the Bears for his freshman season. After throwing for over 3,000 yards and piloting upset wins over Louisville and SMU late in the year, he looks like a rising star.
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40. Cade Klubnik, Clemson
Passing: 235-of-353, 66.6 cmp%, 2,750 yards, 16 TD, 6 INT
Rushing: 74 carries, 107 yards, 4 TD
After throwing for 3,639 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2024, Klubnik entered the season as one of the Heisman Trophy favorites under center for a Clemson team ranked No. in the preseason AP poll. Things did not go as expected for player or team, and now Klubnik will look to rebuild his stock during the predraft process.
39. Athan Kaliakmanis, Rutgers
Passing: 229-of-368, 62.2 cmp%, 3,124 yards, 20 TD, 7 INT
Rushing: 96 carries, -26 yards, 4 TD
Kaliakmanis logged just the fourth 3,000-yard passing season in Rutgers history, building off a strong 2024 campaign where he had 2,696 yards and 18 touchdowns after transferring from Minnesota. He threw for 300 yards five different times and had a pair of four-touchdown performances for a 5-7 team.
38. Taylen Green, Arkansas
Passing: 198-of-326, 60.7 cmp%, 2,714 yards, 19 TD, 11 INT
Rushing: 139 carries, 777 yards, 8 TD
A dynamic dual-threat talent who started his college career at Boise State, Green racked up 5,868 passing yards and 1,379 rushing yards with 50 total touchdowns in his two seasons at Arkansas. He spent the final two games of the year splitting time with KJ Jackson, who is expected to be the Razorbacks starter in 2026.
37. Jalon Daniels, Kansas
Passing: 198-of-319, 62.1 cmp%, 2,531 yards, 22 TD, 7 INT
Rushing: 117 carries, 404 yards, 4 TD
Daniels was part of the Jayhawks 2020 recruiting class, and in his six years with the team, he has flashed greatness and helped elevate a wayward football program to a level of competitive play. His 2,531 passing yards and 22 touchdowns both represent career-highs, and he will walk away as one of the more impactful players in recent KU football history.
36. Josh Hoover, TCU
Passing: 272-of-413, 65.9 cmp%, 3,472 yards, 29 TD, 13 INT
Rushing: 55 carries, 4 yards, 2 TD
Hoover sits third all-time in TCU history with 9,629 passing yards following a second straight 3,000-yard season, and his 71 touchdowns are also tied for third on the program leaderboard with Andy Dalton. Unfortunately, he also led the Big 12 with 13 interceptions this season, throwing seven picks over a three-game stretch before ending on a high note with 306 yards and four touchdowns against Houston.
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35. John Mateer, Oklahoma
Passing: 221-of-356, 62.1 cmp%, 2,578 yards, 12 TD, 10 INT
Rushing: 130 carries, 416 yards, 7 TD
Mateer looked like a Heisman candidate early in the season, racking up 1,215 passing yards, 190 rushing yards and 11 total touchdowns during a 4-0 start that included wins over Michigan and Auburn. He suffered a hand injury in Week 4 that required surgery and was never quite the same upon returning, but still has a chance to be a major X-factor for the Sooners in the playoffs.
34. Devon Dampier, Utah
Passing: 193-of-303, 63.7 cmp%, 2,180 yards, 22 TD, 5 INT
Rushing: 127 carries, 687 yards, 7 TD
Dampier had 2,768 passing yards, 1,166 rushing yards and 31 total touchdowns at New Mexico in 2024, and he followed offensive coordinator Jason Beck to Utah during the offseason. He had multiple touchdown passes in nine of 11 games, and was once again a major factor with his legs for a 10-2 Utes team.
33. Brad Jackson, Texas State
Passing: 234-of-328, 71.3 cmp%, 3,050 yards, 18 TD, 7 INT
Rushing: 160 carries, 692 yards, 16 TD
After sitting behind Jordan McCloud as a freshman, Jackson took the reins of the Texas State offense and tied for the lead among FBS quarterbacks with 16 rushing touchdowns. He also paced the Sun Belt in completion percentage (71.3%), yards per attempt (9.3) and passer rating (163.3).
32. Blake Horvath, Navy
Passing: 81-of-131, 61.8 cmp%, 1,390 yards, 9 TD, 5 INT
Rushing: 174 carries, 1,040 yards, 14 TD
Navy is 19-5 over the past two seasons, and the dual-threat production of Horvath is a big reason for their success. Aside from his back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons in the team's triple-option offense, he has also been a legitimate weapon in the passing game, adding a dangerous wrinkle to the Midshipmen's offense.
31. Alonza Barnett III, James Madison
Passing: 193-of-322, 59.9 cmp%, 2,533 yards, 21 TD, 8 INT
Rushing: 115 carries, 544 yards, 14 TD
Barnett attempted just 12 passes his first two years on campus before replacing Jordan McCloud last year and throwing for 2,598 yards and 26 touchdowns on a nine-win team. Now he has the Dukes in the College Football Playoff after going 12-1 overall and 8-0 in Sun Belt play.
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30. CJ Bailey, NC State
Passing: 259-of-372, 69.6 cmp%, 2,884 yards, 23 TD, 9 INT
Rushing: 82 carries, 215 yards, 5 TD
After a quietly excellent true freshman season, Bailey took another step forward as a sophomore, raising his completion percentage (64.9 to 69.6 percent) and passer rating (144.0 to 150.3) while finishing in the top five in the ACC in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Can the Wolfpack convince him not to jump ship in the transfer portal?
29. Luke Altmyer, Illinois
Passing: 226-of-332, 68.1 cmp%, 2,811 yards, 21 TD, 5 INT
Rushing: 90 carries, 188 yards, 4 TD
With back-to-back 2,500-yard, 20-touchdown seasons, Altmyer has firmly established himself as one of the best Illinois quarterbacks in school history. The Fighting Illini fell a bit short of expectations following a 10-2 finish a year ago, but Altmyer still had a solid all-around season, and did it with a completely retooled receiving corps.
28. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor
Passing: 304-of-504, 60.3 cmp%, 3,681 yards, 31 TD, 12 INT
Rushing: 56 carries, 17 yards, 3 TD
Robertson finished second in the nation with 3,681 passing yards and became the fourth Baylor quarterback in history to throw 30 touchdown passes, but he did it in a pass-heavy offense and actually took a step backward from an efficiency standpoint. The Bears finished 5-7, including 1-5 over their final six games.
27. Conner Weigman, Houston
Passing: 204-of-319, 63.9 cmp%, 2,475 yards, 21 TD, 9 INT
Rushing: 158 carries, 644 yards, 11 TD
Weigman never fully realized his potential over three seasons at Texas A&M, but broke through at Houston with over 3,000 total yards and 32 total touchdowns for a 9-3 team. He accounted for multiple touchdowns in 11 of 12 games, and he closed out the regular season with back-to-back 100-yard rushing performances.
26. Joey Aguilar, Tennessee
Passing: 258-of-386, 66.8 cmp%, 3,444 yards, 24 TD, 10 INT
Rushing: 62 carries, 104 yards, 3 TD
Aguilar replaced Nico Iamaleava and led the SEC in passing yards (3,444) while posting a career-high passer rating relative to his two seasons under center at Appalachian State. He had four 300-yard passing games, but also threw multiple interceptions four times.
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25. Noah Fifita, Arizona
Passing: 247-of-385, 64.2 cmp%, 2,963 yards, 26 TD, 5 INT
Rushing: 101 carries, 143 yards, 3 TD
Fifita took a step backward in 2024 following a breakout season the year before, but he rebounded with a career-high 26 touchdown passes while leading the Wildcats to a 9-3 finish. He threw for 1,134 yards and nine touchdowns during a five-game winning streak to close out the regular season.
24. Behren Morton, Texas Tech
Passing: 201-of-300, 67.0 cmp%, 2,643 yards, 22 TD, 4 INT
Rushing: 37 carries, -81 yards
Morton has navigated injuries this season to lead the Big 12 in completion percentage (67.0%), yards per attempt (8.8) and passer rating (162.5), successfully piloting the Red Raiders to a Big 12 championship and bye in the College Football Playoff. His 8,852 career passing yards at Texas Tech trail only Graham Harrell (15,793), Kliff Kingsbury (12,429) and Patrick Mahomes (11,252).
23. Demond Williams Jr., Washington
Passing: 231-of-330, 70.0 cmp%, 2,850 yards, 21 TD, 8 INT
Rushing: 131 carries, 595 yards, 6 TD
Williams impressed in limited action behind Will Rogers in 2024, then threw for 374 yards and four touchdowns in the Sun Bowl against Louisville. He was one of only 11 qualified FBS quarterbacks to complete 70 percent of his passes, and he also finished second on the team with 595 rushing yards.
22. Bear Bachmeier, BYU
Passing: 224-of-349, 64.2 cmp%, 2,708 yards, 14 TD, 6 INT
Rushing: 146 carries, 527 yards, 11 TD
It was a whirlwind offseason for Bachmeier, who originally committed to Stanford before their coaching change, then landed at BYU where he was eventually elevated to the starting role after Jake Retzlaff's late transfer to Tulane. The 4-star true freshman led the Cougars to an 11-2 record with his dual-threat skills, providing a second major weapon alongside star running back LJ Martin.
21. Ty Simpson, Alabama
Passing: 275-of-428, 64.3 cmp%, 3,268 yards, 26 TD, 5 INT
Rushing: 81 carries, 98 yards, 2 TD
Simpson spent three years waiting his turn in the Alabama quarterback room before finally earning the starting job this season, and he looked like a Heisman candidate for much of the year before stumbling down the stretch. Over the Crimson Tide's last three games, he completed just 54.4 percent of his passes for 481 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions.
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20. Gunner Stockton, Georgia
Passing: 251-of-355, 70.7 cmp%, 2,691 yards, 23 TD, 5 INT
Rushing: 116 carries, 442 yards, 8 TD
While some quarterbacks on this list faded down the stretch, Stockton hit his stride during the second half of the season, with 13 total touchdowns in victories over Ole Miss, Texas and Alabama in the SEC championship game. The No. 7 quarterback in the 2022 recruiting class, he waited his turn and piloted the Bulldogs to the No. 3 seed in the CFP field in his first year as starter.
19. Carson Beck, Miami
Passing: 263-of-352, 74.7 cmp%, 3,072 yards, 25 TD, 10 INT
Rushing: 38 carries, 39 yards, 1 TD
A two-year starter at Georgia who saw his 2024 season come to an abrupt end when he suffered a UCL tear in his right elbow in the SEC championship game, Beck entered the portal and ended up replacing Cam Ward at Miami. He had some duds, including a four-interception game against Louisville, but ultimately led the ACC in completion percentage (74.7%) and passer rating (165.8).
18. Jake Retzlaff, Tulane
Passing: 222-of-356, 62.4 cmp%, 2,862 yards, 14 TD, 6 INT
Rushing: 118 carries, 610 yards, 16 TD
Retzlaff departed the BYU program when he was facing a seven-game suspension for violating the school's honor code, then enrolled at Tulane in late July as a walk-on to compete for the starting job. Now he's the quarterback for one of the 12 teams in the College Football Playoff, and his 30 total touchdowns are a big reason for the Green Wave's success.
17. Anthony Colandrea, UNLV
Passing: 256-of-387, 66.1 cmp%, 3,275 yards, 23 TD, 8 INT
Rushing: 118 carries, 621 yards, 9 TD
A two-year starter at Virginia who threw for 2,125 yards with 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2024, Colandrea was one of college football's biggest breakout quarterbacks while leading UNLV to a 10-3 record. He won Offensive Player of the Year honors in the Mountain West and became a legitimate dual-threat option after tallying 502 rushing yards and 2.5 yards per carry in his two years at Virginia.
16. CJ Carr, Notre Dame
Passing: 195-of-293, 66.6 cmp%, 2,741 yards, 24 TD, 6 INT
Rushing: 41 carries, 33 yards, 3 TD
Carr was the No. 6 quarterback in the 2024 recruiting class, but did not attempt a single pass as a freshman while slotted behind Riley Leonard and Steve Angeli on the depth chart. He had the benefit of star running back Jeremiyah Love keeping defenses keyed in on the running game, but did an excellent job when attacking down field, averaging a strong 9.4 yards per attempt.
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15. Arch Manning, Texas
Passing: 227-of-370, 61.4 cmp%, 2,942 yards, 24 TD, 7 INT
Rushing: 83 carries, 244 yards, 8 TD
Despite falling short of the lofty expectations that made him the preseason Heisman Trophy favorite, Manning still finished with strong numbers, including 33 total touchdowns to rank second in the SEC and 10th in the nation. The Longhorns went 6-1 down the stretch with wins over Oklahoma, Vanderbilt and Texas A&M.
14. Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati
Passing: 207-of-336, 61.6 cmp%, 2,800 yards, 27 TD, 5 INT
Rushing: 100 carries, 580 yards, 9 TD
Sorsby was the starter at Indiana as a redshirt sophomore, but it was not until he transferred to Cincinnati last season that he broke through as an impact signal caller, tallying 2,813 yards and 18 touchdowns. A nice spike in his passing touchdown total (18 to 27) and passer rating (136.4 to 155.1) was enough to make him a top-15 quarterback in 2025.
13. Kevin Jennings, SMU
Passing: 279-of-422, 66.1 cmp%, 3,363 yards, 26 TD, 10 INT
Rushing: 69 carries, 50 yards, 4 TD
Jennings was expected to be the backup to Preston Stone in 2024, but instead earned the starting job and threw for 3,245 yards and 23 touchdowns while leading SMU to the College Football Playoff. With another 3,000-yard season this year, he is already No. 2 on SMU's all-time passing list with 7,431 yards.
12. Marcel Reed, Texas A&M
Passing: 209-of-338, 61.8 cmp%, 2,932 yards, 25 TD, 10 INT
Rushing: 89 carries, 466 yards, 6 TD
Tasked with leading a team with legitimate title aspirations, Reed answered the call with nearly 3,000 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, leading the Aggies to an 11-0 start before losing to Texas in the regular-season finale. The redshirt sophomore still has room to improve, and he will look to put a poor game against the Longhorns where he threw a pair of fourth-quarter interceptions in the rearview.
11. Jayden Maiava, USC
Passing: 247-of-373, 66.2 cmp%, 3,431 yards, 23 TD, 8 INT
Rushing: 51 carries, 150 yards, 6 TD
Maiava started four games in 2024 after replacing Miller Moss, throwing for 1,135 yards with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions. The unquestioned starter this year, he led the Big Ten in passing yards (3,431) and formed an elite connection with wideout Makai Lemon (79 receptions, 1,156 yards, 11 TD).
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10. Joe Fagnano, UConn
Passing: 285-of-413, 69.0 cmp%, 3,448 yards, 28 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: 47 carries, 131 yards, 3 TD
Fagnano joined Dan Orlovsky as the only quarterbacks in UConn history with 3,000 passing yards and 25 touchdowns in a season, and the Huskies are sitting on nine wins for the second year in a row. He didn't throw his first interception of the season until Week 12, and could be a popular name in the transfer portal if he decides to move.
9. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
Passing: 218-of-333, 65.5 cmp%, 3,016 yards, 18 TD, 3 INT
Rushing: 118 carries, 470 yards, 6 TD
After leading Ferris State to a D-II national championship in 2024, Chambliss entered the transfer portal and landed at Ole Miss where he was expected to serve as the backup to Austin Simmons. Instead, he was thrust into the starting job when Simmons suffered an injury in Week 2, and he never looked back while leading the Rebels to an 11-1 record and a spot in the CFP field.
8. Haynes King, Georgia Tech
Passing: 230-of-321, 71.7 cmp%, 2,697 yards, 12 TD, 5 INT
Rushing: 178 carries, 922 yards, 15 TD
Before losing three of their final four games, Georgia Tech went 8-0 to start the year while climbing as high as No. 7 in the AP poll, and King was a dark horse Heisman candidate as a result. He completed more than 70 percent of his passes for the second year in a row, while also piling up a career-high 922 rushing yards and an ACC-leading 15 rushing scores.
7. Darian Mensah, Duke
Passing: 305-of-449, 67.9 cmp%, 3,646 yards, 30 TD, 5 INT
Rushing: 55 carries, -53 yards, 1 TD
The Blue Devils grabbed headlines when they used a two-year, $7 million NIL deal to land Mensah in the transfer portal following a strong 2024 campaign at Tulane. He led the ACC in passing yards (3,646) and passing touchdowns (30), and after some tie-breaker luck, managed to lead a five-loss Duke team to an overtime win over Virginia in the ACC championship game.
6. Dante Moore, Oregon
Passing: 227-of-313, 72.5 cmp%, 2.733 yards, 24 TD, 6 INT
Rushing: 57 carries, 191 yards, 1 TD
A former 5-star recruit who had 1,610 passing yards and 11 touchdowns as a true freshman at UCLA, Moore spent the 2024 season sitting behind Dillon Gabriel after transferring to Oregon, and he came out the other side looking like a future first-round pick. He finished comfortably inside the top 10 nationally in completion percentage (72.5, third) and passer rating (167.3, sixth) while leading the Ducks back to the College Football Playoff.
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5. Drew Mestemaker, North Texas
Passing: 292-of-416, 70.2 cmp%, 4,129 yards, 31 TD, 7 INT
Rushing: 55 carries, 71 yards, 5 TD
From zero star recruit and walk-on with no D-I offers to AAC Offensive Player of the Year, it has been quite the rise to stardom for Mestemaker in two short years. His 4,129 passing yards were the most in the country, as he replaced Chandler Morris and fit perfectly in the Mean Green's offense. Unfortunately, three of his seven interceptions came in the AAC championship game against Tulane.
4. Byrum Brown, South Florida
Passing: 226-of-341, 66.3 cmp%, 3,158 yards, 28 TD, 7 INT
Rushing: 175 carries, 1,008 yards, 14 TD
Only 13 times in college football history has a quarterback tallied 3,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in the same season, and Brown is part of that exclusive group after a phenomenal 2025 campaign. His 42 total touchdowns led the nation, and USF was the Group of Five top dog for much of the year following early non-conference wins over Boise State and Florida.
3. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt
Passing: 242-of-340, 71.2 cmp%, 3,192 yards, 27 TD, 8 INT
Rushing: 152 carries, 826 yards, 9 TD
Pavia sued the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility and was granted an injunction, allowing him to suit up for another year at Vanderbilt. The result was the first 10-win season in school history and a memorable season that included four wins over ranked opponents and multiple late comebacks.
2. Julian Sayin, Ohio State
Passing: 280-of-357, 78.4 cmp%, 3,329 yards, 31 TD, 6 INT
Rushing: 37 carries, -2 yards
Even with the benefit of throwing to a pair of future NFL wideouts in Jeremiah Smith (80 catches, 1,086 yards, 11 TD) and Carnell Tate (48 catches, 838 yards, 9 TD), Sayin still deserves a ton of credit for the job he did piloting the Ohio State offense. His 78.4 percent completion rate and 182.1 passer rating both led the nation, and he had five games with at least 300 yards and three touchdown passes.
1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Passing: 226-of-316, 71.5 cmp%, 2,980 yards, 33 TD, 6 INT
Rushing: 69 carries, 240 yards, 6 TD
Tasked with replacing Kurtis Rourke, who led an upstart Indiana team to an 11-2 record and a trip to the College Football Playoff in 2024, Mendoza went above and beyond his predecessor. His 33 touchdown passes led the nation, and his victory over fellow undefeated Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game landed the Hoosiers the No. 1 seed in the playoff bracket and likely clinched him the Heisman Trophy.
Final Top 50 Quarterback List
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Top 50 CFB Quarterbacks
1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
2. Julian Sayin, Ohio State
3. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt
4. Byrum Brown, South Florida
5. Drew Mestemaker, North Texas
6. Dante Moore, Oregon
7. Darian Mensah, Duke
8. Haynes King, Georgia Tech
9. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
10. Joe Fagnano, UConn
11. Jayden Maiava, USC
12. Marcel Reed, Texas A&M
13. Kevin Jennings, SMU
14. Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati
15. Arch Manning, Texas
16. CJ Carr, Notre Dame
17. Anthony Colandrea, UNLV
18. Jake Retzlaff, Tulane
19. Carson Beck, Miami
20. Gunner Stockton, Georgia
21. Ty Simpson, Alabama
22. Bear Bachmeier, BYU
23. Demond Williams Jr., Washington
24. Behren Morton, Texas Tech
25. Noah Fifita, Arizona
26. Joey Aguilar, Tennessee
27. Conner Weigman, Houston
28. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor
29. Luke Altmyer, Illinois
30. CJ Bailey, NC State
31. Alonza Barnett III, James Madison
32. Blake Horvath, Navy
33. Brad Jackson, Texas State
34. Devon Dampier, Utah
35. John Mateer, Oklahoma
36. Josh Hoover, TCU
37. Jalon Daniels, Kansas
38. Taylen Green, Arkansas
39. Athan Kaliakmanis, Rutgers
40. Cade Klubnik, Clemson
41. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, California
42. Colton Joseph, Ole Dominion
43. Mason Heintschel, Pitt
44. Brendon Lewis, Memphis
45. Chandler Morris, Virginia
46. Thomas Castellanos, Florida State
47. Rocco Becht, Iowa State
48. Jacob Clark, Missouri State
49. Tucker Gleason, Toledo
50. Katin Houser, East Carolina
