Just like in the NFL, the quarterback position is extremely important in the college ranks. So, who are the best of the best as we head into this weekend’s matchups? We aim to answer that for you with our top 20 college football QB rankings heading into Week 7 of the 2025 season.
20. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
To replace first-round pick Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss brought in Ferris State transfer Trinidad Chambliss. And under the guidance of head coach Lane Kiffin, Chambliss has helped maintain the standard set last season, and the Rebels are 5-0. Along with being a top-five program heading into Week 7. The new QB is a dangerous passer, but his ability to extend plays and run with the ball makes him a challenge for opponents on Saturdays.
- Trinidad Chambliss stats: 5 games, 1,033 passing yards, 7 total TDs, 266 rushing yards, 164.6 rating
19. Kevin Jennings, SMU
SMU has developed junior Kevin Jennings over the last four years, and he has turned into a pretty darn good QB at the college level. After a breakout season in 2024, Jennings is off to a strong start in 2025 with 1,411 passing yards after five games and is top 10 in the nation for throwing TDs at 13. While he needs to cut down on his turnovers a bit, the Mustangs are competitive every week because of the talented fourth-year talent.
- Kevin Jennings stats: 5 games, 1,411 passing yards, 14 total TDs, 24 rushing yards, 164.2 rating
18. Rocco Becht, Iowa State Cyclones
Rocco Becht has Iowa State off to a great start and in playoff contention heading into Week 7. He has strong throwing mechanics and a quick release. But his ability to extend plays and make accurate passes on the run makes him a threat every second until the whistle blows. While they suffered their first loss last week to Cincinnati, the setback wasn’t on Beck as he threw for 314 yards and two TDs in Week 6.
- Rocco Becht stats: 6, games, 1,417 passing yards, 16 total TDs, 60 rushing yards, 151.0 rating
17. Josh Hoover, TCU
TCU heads into Week 7 with a 5-1 record because of the outstanding play of junior Josh Hoover. He is fourth in the country for TDs (15) and also just outside the top 10 in yards (1,517). The four-year veteran is on pace to have his best year yet and is getting the attention of NFL scouts this fall.
- Josh Hoover stats: 5 games, 1,517 passing yards, 17 total TDs, 12 rushing yards, 167.8 rating
16. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt senior Diego Pavia has taken a big step forward in his second season leading the Commodores’ offense. He is set to have career highs across the board in 2025, and currently sits fifth in the nation for TD passes, eighth in passer rating, and top 20 in yards. Vandy is unbeaten and a top 20 team because of the outstanding play of their captain.
- Diego Pavia stats: 6 games, 1,409 passing yards, 16 total TDs, 352 rushing yards, 168.7 rating
15. John Mateer, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Sooners added former Washington State QB John Mateer via the portal, and it has proven to be a huge move for them in 2025. The junior has had a fantastic start and put the nation on notice in leading the team to big wins over ranked teams Michigan and Auburn. A hand injury likely hurt his chances of winning the Heisman Trophy this year after missing a couple of games, but he is set to return for a monster clash with Texas in Week 7.
- John Mateer stats: 1,215 passing yards, 11 total TDs, 190 rushing yards, 149.5 rating
14. Beau Pribula, Missouri
Missouri is a dangerous sleeper team in the SEC because of senior Beau Pribula. The former Penn State recruit has played very well in his first season as a starting QB and has led the Tigers to a 5-0 start. His impressive athleticism is what makes him a problem for opposing defenses and is why the dual-threat has 12 total TDs heading into Week 7.
- Beau Pribula stats: 5 games, 1,203 passing yards, 12 total TDS, 121 rushing yards, 161.9 rating
13. Sawyer Robertson, Baylor
Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson showed a lot of potential in his first season as a starter in 2024, and he has grown even more in 2025. The senior is No. 1 in the nation in passing yards and touchdowns heading into Week 7. The Bears have one of the best passing attacks in the country because of Robertson, and the Texas native is turning the heads of NFL scouts this season.
- Sawyer Robertson stats: 6 games, 2,058 passing yards, 20 total TDs, 11 rushing yards, 155.5 ratings
12. Luke Altmyer, Illinois
Illinois has quietly had another good season — aside from a week four drubbing by Indiana. A major reason why is the performance of senior Luke Altmyer. After a growth season in 2024, he has been even better this year and already has 14 total TDs and an impressive 189.7 passer rating, which is sixth best in the nation heading into a big game this weekend.
- Luke Altmyer stats: 6 games, 1,573 passing yards, 14 total TDs, -8 rushing yards, 189.7 rating
11. Jalon Daniels, Kansas
Kansas has had an up-and-down season in 2025, but one consistent bright spot has been the strong play of starting QB Jalon Daniels. The senior is second in the nation in passing touchdowns, and his 188.8 passer rating is among the best in the country. Add in his running abilities, and he is one of the more complete QBs right now in college football.
- Jalon Daniels stats: 6 games, 1,497 passing yards, 17 total TDs, 239 rushing yards, 181.4 rating
10. Darian Mensah, Duke
Duke will always be known for its basketball team, but sophomore Darian Mensah is making the football program worth watching each week. While they’ve lost two games this season, it isn’t the fault of the player rising on many draft boards around the NFL. Heading into Week 7, the California native is third in the nation in passing yards and fifth in passing TDs.
Darian Mensah stats: 6 games, 1,838 passing yards, 15 total TDs, -48 rushing yards, 167.3 rating
9. Behren Morton, Texas Tech
Texas Tech has begun the season 5-0 and is ranked in the top 10 because of the strong play of senior Behren Morton. The offense has scored 45 or more in its first three games, including a pair of 60+ days to start the year. He is sure to return to the top five in yards and touchdowns after he returns to the field in Week 7 following an off week.
- Behren Morton stats: 5 games, 1,410 passing yards, 12 total TDs, -2 rushing yards, 177.9 passer rating
8. Julian Sayin, Ohio State
Ohio State‘s Julian Sayin has the unenviable task of being a first-time starter for a defending champion. Yet, despite the immense pressure, he has looked very impressive in the Buckeyes’ first five games. He is top three in the nation in passer rating and is the most accurate passer (80.2 completion percentage) in college football heading into Week 7 for the No. 1 team in the country.
- Julian Sayin stats: 5 games, 1,313 passing yards, 13 total TDs, 12 rushing yards, 197.0 rating
7. Taylen Green, Arkansas
Arkansas QB Taylen Green is the best running QB in the nation when it comes to the big conferences in college football, and after just five games, he already has 441 yards on the ground. That threat opens up his passing opportunities, so he has also been a problem for opposing defenses. Hitting on 62.0 percent of his passes and has 14 total TDs heading into Week 7.
- Taylen Green stats: 5 games, 1,398 passing yards, 14 total TDs, 441 rushing yards, 155.1 rating
6. Ty Simpson, Alabama
There is a ton of pressure on Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer. However, quarterback Ty Simpson has alleviated much of it with a great start to the season. After a rough showing in their Week 1 loss to FSU, he and the offense have caught fire, including a 73-point showing against ULM. After six weeks, he has 15 total TDs, just 1 INT, and has helped his team get ranked in the top 10.
- Ty Simposn stats: 5 games, 1,478 passing yards, 15 total TDs, 51 rushing yards, 174.7 rating
5. Carson Beck, Miami
Miami‘s Carson Beck is the most accomplished QB in all of college football. He left the Bulldogs to seek out one more huge payday with the Hurricanes and, hopefully, boost his value for the NFL Draft next spring. So far, he is definitely impressing scouts after a strong start to the year, including leading the Hurricanes to a big Week 1 win over Notre Dame and helping to crush USF in Week 3. his play is a huge reason why Miami is ranked second in the AP poll heading into Week 7.
- Carson Beck stats: 5 games, 1,213 passing yards, 12 total TDs, 18 rushing yards, 168.5 rating
4. Dante Moore, Oregon
Oregon is off to a fantastic start, partially due to the strong play of Dante Moore. He has been a machine running their offense and heads into Week 7 with an impressive 183.5 passer rating and a completion percentage of 74.6 after five games. The sophomore is pushing himself into Heisman consideration by overseeing the offense of the No. 3 team in the nation.
- Dante Moore stats: 5 games, 1,210 passing yards, 14 total TDs, 122 rushing yards, 183.5 rating
3. Joey Aguilar, Tennessee
Although Tennessee came up short against Georgia in Week 3, Joey Aguilar and the Volunteers’ offense have been outstanding to start the season. They have scored over 40 in every single game this year (72 in Week 2 and 56 in Week 4), and the starting QB is a major reason why. The senior is having his best campaign yet and is in the top 10 in the nation for TDs and has thrown for nearly 1,500 yards heading into Week 7.
- Joey Aguilar stats: 5 games, 1,459 passing yards, 15 total TDs, 58 rushing yards, 164.0 rating
2. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Cal transfer Fernando Mendoza has been one of the breakout stars in college football this season. Indiana isn’t in the top or in the discussion as a National Championship contender without the junior. He is second in the nation in passer rating and third in touchdowns. Mendoza has been fantastic over the first six weeks of the season and is, arguably, the best pick-up by any team in the portal before the season.
- Fernando Mendoza stats: 5 games, 1,208 passing yards, 18 total TDs, 102 rushing yards, 197.8 passer rating
1. Jayden Maiava, USC
One-time UNLV talent Jayden Maiava has been outstanding for USC in 2025. While the Trojans haven’t faced world beaters in the first four weeks, the leader of the offense helped the team stomp their way to 73 and 59-point performances so far this year. He has been smart and efficient, is second in the nation in passing yards, and fourth in passer rating. Maiava has the Trojans off to a 4-1 start and relevant again.
- Jayden Maiava stats: 5 games, 1,587 passing yards, 15 total TDs, 57 rushing yards, 191.1 rating
