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Top College Quarterbacks to Watch in 2025

USASat Aug 09 2025

College football is back, and the spotlight is on the quarterbacks. With the season just around the corner, it's time to look at the top signal-callers who will be leading their teams in 2025. These players have shown promise, potential, and in some cases, already proven themselves as elite talents.

Top Quarterbacks to Watch

Hoover - TCU

  • 2024 Stats: 27 TDs, nearly 4,000 passing yards
  • Key Concern: Ball control (6 fumbles lost)
  • Outlook: If Hoover improves his ball control, TCU has a shot at competing in the Big 12.

Leavitt - Arizona State

  • 2024 Stats: 24 TDs, 6 interceptions
  • Key Strength: Ball security
  • Outlook: Leavitt needs to increase his touchdown numbers for Arizona State to make a run at the College Football Playoff.

Lagway - SEC

  • 2024 Stats: Not standout, but has impressive physical tools
  • Outlook: If Lagway puts it all together, he could be a force in the SEC.

Carson Beck - Miami (ACC)

  • 2024 Stats: Nearly 3,500 yards, 28 TDs, 12 interceptions, 3 fumbles lost
  • Key Concern: Turnovers
  • Outlook: If Beck can cut down on turnovers, he could be one of the best in the nation.

Allar - Penn State

  • 2024 Stats: 30 TDs, 9 turnovers
  • Key Strength: Decision-making
  • Outlook: If Allar plays within himself, Penn State has a good chance at a national title.

Sellers - South Carolina

  • 2024 Stats: Solid performance
  • Outlook: If Sellers builds on his performance, South Carolina has a shot at competing in the SEC.

Mateer - SEC

  • 2024 Stats: 44 TDs (passing and rushing)
  • Key Concern: SEC competition
  • Outlook: It will be interesting to see how Mateer handles the tougher competition in the SEC.

Garrett Nussmeier

  • 2024 Stats: 29 TDs, over 4,000 passing yards
  • Key Concern: Interception numbers
  • Outlook: If Nussmeier lowers his interception numbers, he could have a special year.

Arch - Coach Steve Sarkisian

  • Potential: High potential with Sarkisian's guidance
  • Outlook: Arch has the potential to take the No. 1 spot.

Klubnik - Clemson

  • 2024 Stats: 36 passing TDs, 7 rushing TDs
  • Outlook: If Klubnik matches or surpasses those numbers, Clemson has a great shot at the College Football Playoff and the Heisman.

questions

    Could the high number of turnovers by quarterbacks like Beck and Nussmeier be a result of intentional sabotage by opposing teams?
    What are the potential long-term impacts of transferring quarterbacks on their development and the stability of college football programs?
    Are the impressive stats of quarterbacks like Klubnik and Arch a result of advanced performance-enhancing technologies not disclosed to the public?

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