As the 2025 college football season approaches, ESPN has released its rankings of the top 15 quarterbacks to watch. These players are expected to make significant impacts on their teams and the national landscape:

 

1. **Cam Ward, Miami**: Ward led the nation with 4,123 passing yards and 36 touchdowns in 2024, boasting an 88.0 QBR. Despite Miami missing the College Football Playoff, his dynamic play has positioned him as a top NFL prospect. citeturn0search0

 

2. **Shedeur Sanders, Colorado**: Completing 74.2% of his passes for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns, Sanders’ efficiency and leadership have elevated Colorado’s offense, making him a Heisman contender.

 

3. **Jalen Milroe, Alabama**: A dual-threat quarterback, Milroe amassed 719 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns, complementing his solid passing stats. His versatility makes him a unique asset in college football.

 

4. **Carson Beck, Georgia**: Before an elbow injury in the SEC Championship, Beck threw for 3,485 yards and 28 touchdowns, leading Georgia to a conference title. His return is highly anticipated.

 

5. **Dillon Gabriel, Oregon**: Undefeated in the 2024 season, Gabriel completed 73.2% of his passes with 28 touchdowns and six interceptions, leading Oregon to a Big Ten Championship and a top CFP seed.

 

6. **Quinn Ewers, Texas**: Ewers threw for 3,472 yards with 31 touchdowns in 2024, leading Texas to a College Football Playoff semifinal. He plans to showcase his skills at the NFL Scouting Combine to boost his draft stock.

 

7. **Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss**: Setting SEC records with 3,875 passing yards, Dart’s 25-6 touchdown-to-interception ratio and 84.7 QBR highlight his exceptional season.

 

8. **Kurtis Rourke, Indiana**: A transfer from Ohio, Rourke threw for 2,927 yards and 27 touchdowns, seamlessly transitioning to Big Ten competition and leading Indiana to the College Football Playoff.

 

9. **Max Brosmer, Minnesota**: In his first Big Ten season after transferring from New Hampshire, Brosmer passed for 2,617 yards and 17 touchdowns, guiding Minnesota to a 7-5 record and a bowl appearance.

 

10. **Tyler Shough, Louisville**: With 3,195 passing yards and 23 touchdowns, Shough’s experience across multiple programs has culminated in a standout season at Louisville.

 

11. **Kyle McCord, Syracuse**: Transferring from Ohio State, McCord revitalized Syracuse’s offense, throwing for over 4,300 yards and leading the team to nine wins and a bowl game.

 

12. **Will Howard, Ohio State**: Despite an uneven season, Howard’s 311-yard, two-touchdown performance against Tennessee in the CFP first round showcased his potential.

 

13. **Arch Manning, Texas**: Projected to have a breakout season, Manning’s limited action has already demonstrated his potential to lead Texas’s offense effectively.

 

14. **Cade Klubnik, Clemson**: Klubnik threw for 3,639 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2024, leading Clemson to an ACC Championship and a College Football Playoff appearance.

 

15. **Garrett Nussmeier, LSU**: Returning for his senior season, Nussmeier aims to build on his 4,052 passing yards and 29 touchdowns from 2024, positioning LSU as a strong contender.

 

These quarterbacks are poised to make significant impacts in the 2025 season, with their performances likely to shape the college football landscape and influence the upcoming NFL Draft.