
Quarterback Competitions Heat Up for College Football 2025 Season
An overview of the current quarterback battles as college football gears up for the 2025 season, featuring notable names and surprises.
With the start of the 2025 college football season approaching, various quarterback competitions around the nation are nearing their conclusions, particularly as Week 0 has recently concluded. Some teams still use early games to assess their starters in a live environment, while several have definitively announced their quarterbacks for the upcoming season. Top programs such as Ohio State, Alabama, and Tennessee have already settled on their starting quarterbacks. The following is a breakdown of some notable battles:
Michigan
Five-star freshman Bryce Underwood has been chosen as the starting QB, succeeding over veterans.
Oklahoma State
Hauss Hejny will lead the Cowboys in their season opener after transferring from TCU.
Notre Dame
CJ Carr, a redshirt freshman, has secured his role as starting quarterback.
Ohio State
Julian Sayin, a five-star prospect, will head the Buckeyes this season, after beating out competition from peers.
Alabama
Ty Simpson, following a wait as a backup, has earned the starting role after impressing coaches.
Stay tuned for more updates on these competitions and other college football news.