Who is the best quarterback in college football in 2024? The college football season has yet to kick off, but we’re already ranking the top quarterbacks in the nation. Some usual suspects return, such as Alabama’s Jalen Milroe and Quinn Ewers of Texas. But we’re also seeing a new crop of talented college football quarterbacks emerging, with a few others falling off the map.
These updated college football quarterback rankings will be refreshed each week of the 2024 NCAA football season. Here are the best college football quarterbacks in 2024.
Best college football quarterbacks 2024: Honorable mentions
- Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee
- Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
- Brady Cook, Missouri
- Jalon Daniels, Kansas
- Noah Fifita, Arizona
- Cade Klubnik, Clemson
- Garrett Greene, West Virginia
- Conner Weigman, Texas A&M
- Grayson McCall, NC State
- Will Rogers, Washington
- Will Howard, Ohio State
- Miller Moss, USC
- Dylan Raiola, Nebraska
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10. Cam Ward, Miami Hurricanes
After rising to stardom with Washington State, now Cam Ward takes his talent to South Beach with the Miami Hurricanes. Not only does Ward have a strong arm that should be able to take advantage of Miami’s speed, he’s racked up 13 rushing touchdowns across the past two seasons. Like many college football players, Ward has battled inconsistency at his previous stops, but perhaps he can settle down as a more mature player with the Hurricanes.
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9. Cameron Rising, Utah
| 2022 | TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade |
| Cameron Rising stats | 26/8 | 3,034 (7.9 YPA) 465 (6 TD rush) | 64.7% | 80.1 |
Many have forgotten about how good Cam Rising was in 2022 with the Utah Utes, but we haven’t. An injury kept Rising off the field last season, but now he’s back with a vengeance. We saw how much Utah dropped off last season without their star QB, going from an 11th-ranked offense to one that finished 100th in scoring, but we expect Rising to bring them back to top-15 levels.
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8. Kaidon Salter, Liberty
Few players can record over 1,000 yards in multiple categories, but Kaidon Salter is not your average athlete. Following in the footsteps of former Liberty QB Malik Willis, Salter is just as electric with the ball in his hands. While we’d like to see more success through the air, if Salter can take even a small step forward, his place among the top college football quarterbacks will be secure.
7. Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
Jaxson Dart returns after leading Ole Miss to 11 wins, and another year under Lane Kiffin should work wonders. He’s also supported by a strong group of pass-catchers, which should only help the former USC transfer thrive. After recording eight rushing touchdowns last season, we could see Dart rely more on his teammates in 2024, but he’s shown the ability to adapt no matter what scenario he faces.
6. Drew Allar, Penn State
A five-star recruit with a strong arm, Drew Allar should get a better chance to show off his impressive traits this season thanks to a revamped Penn State offense. We already know he can protect the ball, but now it’s time to let it rip. If Allar can still avoid turnovers while being more aggressive, he’ll have no issue remaining on this list all year long.
5. Quinn Ewers, Texas
College football has been waiting on former top recruit Quinn Ewers’ breakout season since he arrived on campus at Ohio State. While Ewers has delivered mixed results the past two seasons at Texas, he still has sky-high potential. Although he won’t have Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell, or Ja’Tavion Sanders, Ewers has NFL-level arm strength, and we’re expecting his best season yet.
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4. Dillon Gabriel, Oregon Ducks
While Dillon Gabriel lacks ideal size (5-foot-11), he showed it wouldn’t slow him down last season, leading the fourth-best offense in college football. One of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in college football, now Gabriel takes his talent to the Oregon Ducks, where he’ll hope to pick up where Bo Nix left off.
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3. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
After proving he belonged at the FBS level, now Shedeur Sanders is back and he’s expected to be even better behind an improved offensive line and hopefully a more efficient running game. While he has the mobility to make plays with his legs, Sanders prefers to carve defenses up with his arm, and it’s worked well for the potential first-round pick.
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2. Carson Beck, Georgia
One of the favorites to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy, Carson Beck is among the best quarterbacks in college football. Beck won’t have Brock Bowers or Ladd McConkey this season, but Georgia is well-stocked with top athletes. An accurate QB who avoids turnovers, Beck has a chance to put up even stronger numbers this season.
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1. Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Back for another year after leading Alabama to an SEC Championship, Jalen Milroe may not be the best pure passer in college football. But he’s incredibly dangerous with his legs, much like former Crimson Tide QB Jalen Hurts. He’ll have to be more consistent as a passer to maintain this ranking, but for now, Milroe’s boom-or-bust potential places him first on our list of best college football quarterbacks in 2024.
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