College football's top quarterbacks ranked for Week 1
The Athletic's QB Tiers rank the top 10 quarterbacks based on input from coaches and personnel. Notable Week 1 matchups include CJ Carr vs Colton Joseph and Nico Iamaleava vs Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. Rankings will be updated as the season progresses.
The Athletic's preseason quarterback rankings stem from confidential evaluations gathered from dozens of coaches, general managers, and personnel staffers nationwide. Ole Miss's Trinidad Chambliss claims the top spot after emerging from Division-II obscurity to lead the Rebels to the playoff semifinals, while Oregon's Dante Moore sits second despite being projected as a potential first-round NFL draft pick had he left early.
These rankings will be revised weekly as the season unfolds. Week 1 features several marquee quarterback duels, including Notre Dame's CJ Carr, ranked third and carrying Heisman buzz, against Wisconsin transfer Colton Joseph. Other notable matchups pair UCLA's Nico Iamaleava with Cal's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, and Baylor's DJ Lagway against Auburn's Byrum Brown.
This ranking system could shape how fans, broadcasters, and bettors frame college football narratives throughout the season, particularly around the sport's most scrutinized position. Weekly movement in the tiers may