June 23, 2025
By Will Backus, CBS Sports: Building depth at the quarterback position in college football is almost impossible in the transfer portal era. It’s rare that a quality backup actually sticks around, especially since — if they’re good enough — they can go somewhere that they’re promised a more immediate starting spot.
So quality backup quarterbacks are an invaluable commodity. Teams hope they never need them, but it’s entirely possible that a No. 2 quarterback could make or break a season, depending on injuries and other factors.
That’s why it’s appropriate to shine a spotlight on those unheralded backups. Whether it’s a veteran that’s stuck around in spite of other changes to the quarterback room, or a young player that decided to transfer to a better situation, here’s a look at the top 10 backups quarterbacks in college football.
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