Jul 17, 2026, 3:20 PM ET

With Cade Klubnik off to the NFL, Clemson football enters a new era. Klubnik had started every game but one for the Tigers dating back to 2023. Head coach Dabo Swinney is not ready to name a starting quarterback quite yet, but On3's Pete Nakos would be shocked if third-year quarterback Christopher Vizzina was not the Week 1 starter. Vizzina did start the SMU game this past season, finishing the loss 29-for-42 for 317 yards and three touchdowns. Vizzina was a four-star quarterback in the class of 2023. He is competing with true freshman Tait Reynolds, a three-star out of Arizona. Reynolds has reportedly impressed Coach Swinney this spring and will continue to push Vizzina for the starting job, but it sounds as if the job is Vizzina's to lose.--Brant Henson - RotoBaller
Source: On3

Jul 17, 2026, 3:12 PM ET

The Indiana Hoosiers have received the first-ever five-star commit in program history, as in-state star receiver Monshun Sales committed to Curt Cignetti's program on Friday. Sales picked Indiana over Ohio State, Alabama, LSU, and Texas, signaling that the Hoosiers are not going anywhere after winning last year's national title. Sales is the No. 1-ranked receiver in the 2027 class. Standing 6-foot-5, 195 pounds, he poses a dangerous combination of size and speed. Sales' commitment gives Hoosier fans more reasons to be ecstatic about the state of their program, which has never been in a better spot historically.--Brant Henson - RotoBaller
Source: 274 Sports

Jul 16, 2026, 1:48 PM ET

Former Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. is viewed as the favorite to emerge as the starter at West Virginia, as the camp battle with Scotty Fox Jr. is set to kick off. Hawkins showed some flashes in two seasons with the Sooners as the primary backup to Jackson Arnold (2024) and John Mateer (2025), totaling 950 passing yards, 262 rushing yards, and eight touchdowns in limited action. Hawkins has legitimate rushing upside, but his development as a passer is a big question as he potentially enters his first season as a starter. There have been plenty of examples of quarterbacks breaking out with a change of scenery later in their careers, and Hawkins could fit that bill in 2026. The Mountaineers open their schedule with home games against Coastal Carolina and UT-Martin, which should give him time to get his feet wet before Power 4 competition begins.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: On3

Jul 16, 2026, 1:34 PM ET

After six seasons on the roster, Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is gone. The veteran leaves behind 49 games of experience that saw him pass for over 9,000 yards and score 90 touchdowns. Entering camp, quarterbacks Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall are competing for the starting job, and Pete Nakos of On3 projects Ballard to come out victorious. The son of Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has played in 15 games over the last three seasons, compiling 445 passing yards, 209 rushing yards, and three total touchdowns. Marshall is entering his third year with the program and has seen action in nine games. Both have experience in Lance Leipold's offense, but Ballard has more live reps and has been ahead of Marshall on the depth chart. Leipold believes the position is in good hands, regardless of who is under center to start the year.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: On3

Jul 16, 2026, 1:20 PM ET

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda checked in at No. 1 on CBS's college football hot seat rating entering 2026. The former LSU defensive coordinator got out to a hot start in Waco following the COVID-affected 2020 campaign, winning 12 games and a Big 12 Championship in 2021. However, Baylor followed that up with 6-7 and 3-9 seasons before briefly rebounding to 8-5 in 2024. Last year, the Bears had high expectations with veteran quarterback Sawyer Robertson but posted just five wins. Many believed Aranda would be relieved of his duties following the 2025 season, so he's clearly coaching for his job in 2026. Much of Aranda's fate is dependent on how former five-star recruit DJ Lagway performs at quarterback after struggling last season with Florida. Baylor's win total is set at 6.5 (FanDuel) this season.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: CBS Sports

Jul 16, 2026, 1:09 PM ET

Colorado wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. joined Deion Sanders' program this offseason after three years at Texas and is expected to be one of Julian Lewis' top options in this year's passing game. Last year, Moore ranked second among Longhorns' pass-catchers in receptions (38) and receiving yards (532). Although he'll have to compete with San Jose State transfer Danny Sceduro, who tallied 1,297 receiving yards last year, there is potential for a breakout campaign in 2026. Moore was the No. 8 wide receiver in this year's transfer portal (On3) and will take on a feature role for the Buffaloes right away.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: On3

Jul 16, 2026, 1:05 PM ET

Former Kansas State linebacker Austin Romaine enters his senior season with Texas Tech after transferring to Lubbock this offseason, and although he's an established Big 12 linebacker, he has big shoes to fill. Last season, the Red Raiders' linebacker Jacob Rodriguez stuffed the stat sheet with 128 total tackles, six pass deflections, seven forced fumbles, four interceptions, and a sack. He won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Butkus Award, Lombardi Award, and Chuck Bednarik Award, and finished fifth in the 2025 Heisman Trophy voting. Romaine is a two-time second-team All-Big 12 linebacker and has tallied 184 tackles, four pass deflections, one interception, and 3.5 sacks in his career. He'll be playing with the most surrounding talent of his career, setting him up for a productive season in the middle of the fierce Tech defense in 2026.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: On3

Jul 16, 2026, 11:32 AM ET

Boston College tight end Kaelan Chudzinski (Achilles) won't play in 2026 after suffering an Achilles injury, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. The former three-star recruit made a significant impact as a true freshman, collecting 24 receptions for 313 yards and four touchdowns. Chudzinski was expected to step into the clear TE1 role for the Eagles following the departure of Jeremiah Franklin. O'Brien said he is expected to return to football activities in January of 2027. This is a significant loss for O'Brien's offense, and Florida transfer Cameron Kossmann could now have the inside track on the TE1 job entering 2026.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: Pete Thamel

Jul 15, 2026, 3:14 PM ET

Speaking at ACC Media Days, Miami quarterback Darian Mensah said breakout seasons from former Hurricanes quarterbacks Cam Ward and Carson Beck were among the reasons he decided to join the program heading into his junior campaign. "That was a huge factor, deciding to transfer, seeing what those guys did," Mensah said. "My OC (Shannon) Dawson will form the offense around the quarterback, around the stuff he likes to do. That also made it something I wanted to be a part of." Both Ward and Beck joined Mario Cristobal's program in the final seasons of their collegiate careers. Ward went from a zero-star recruit with mild NFL interest to a No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick, while Beck went from flaming out at Georgia to becoming the first player selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Now at Miami, Mensah will look to follow suit, and he'll be throwing to one of the best wide receiver tandems in the nation in Malachi Toney and Cooper Barkate. He'll also have Mark Fletcher Jr. flanking him in the backfield behind the most talented offensive line he has worked with in his career. The potential for Mensah to develop into a clear top quarterback prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft class is strong. In 27 career games with Tulane (2024) and Duke (2025), Mensah has tallied 6,696 passing yards, 56 passing touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He led the Blue Devils to an ACC Championship victory last season, something Miami has yet to accomplish.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: Brett McMurphy

Jul 15, 2026, 2:57 PM ET

Penn State transfer running back Tikey Hayes has officially committed to Nebraska as a late addition to the Cornhuskers' roster, according to On3's Transfer Portal. Hayes played in just one game for the Nittany Lions as a true freshman, rushing three times for 18 yards. Nebraska has a challenging task ahead of them in replacing standout running back Emmett Johnson, and the program clearly felt the need to add more depth at the position. Hayes will join the Huskers this fall in hopes of carving out an immediate role.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: Transfer Portal (On3)

Jul 15, 2026, 2:52 PM ET

Redshirt sophomore quarterback AJ Surace is viewed as the leader in the Rutgers starting quarterback battle against Dylan Lonergan, according to On3. Surace appeared in three games for the Scarlett Knights last year, completing four passes for 58 yards and two touchdowns. Lonergan has more experience after two seasons on the bench at Alabama and one season as a starter at Boston College in 2025. Overall, he has tallied 2,060 passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns, and five interceptions in 13 career games. However, Surace reportedly "gained separation" at the end of spring practices. The position battle will continue during fall camp, but for now, Surace is viewed as having the leg up.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: On3

Jul 15, 2026, 2:48 PM ET

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson remained with the program despite the coaching change from Sam Pittman to Ryan Silverfield, and On3 projects the redshirt sophomore to be the team's Week 1 starter. Jackson is competing with transfers AJ Hill (Memphis) and Braeden Fuller (Angelo State) for QB1 duties, but Pete Nakos says Jackson is "the name to watch exiting the spring." Jackson appeared in six games during his first two years in Fayetteville, completing 37 of his 54 passing attempts for 500 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He added 55 yards and two scores as a runner. All that said, Silverfield says the competition between Jackson and Hill remains a "dead heat."--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: On3

Jul 15, 2026, 2:33 PM ET

On3 is projecting senior quarterback Blaze Berlowitz to be Vanderbilt's Week 1 starter, despite the addition of No. 1 quarterback recruit Jared Curtis. Berlowitz has backed up Diego Pavia over the last three seasons at New Mexico State and Vanderbilt, seeing game action on seven occasions. Overall, the Oklahoma native has completed 19 of his 36 passing attempts for 265 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He rushed 11 times for 81 yards and one score last year. While he lacks a ton of game experience, he's been around college football for a while and is likely to be more game-ready when the 2026 season kicks off. That said, Curtis will have the chance to win the starting job this preseason, and it would be a surprise if he isn't elevated into the QB1 role at some point in his true freshman campaign.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: On3

Jul 10, 2026, 4:41 PM ET

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda recently stated that he feels as if new quarterback DJ Lagway was "in a straitjacket" during his time at Florida. Aranda compared Lagway to "someone that is just all boxed in and boxed up and just wanted to be free, express himself, play free. And I think he's felt that (freedom) ... at Baylor." Lagway did struggle last season after being heralded as the future of Florida football, throwing for 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 12 games. Lagway's father played at Baylor from 1997-2001, and he is now closer to home. He seems to be making himself at home, as Aranda stated ""He's smiling more, he's open more, he's engaging with teammates more. He's taken the O-line out to eat, he's taken the receivers off to (practice) seven-on-seven, or they're at his house watching films."--Brant Henson - RotoBaller
Source: On3

Jul 10, 2026, 4:29 PM ET

Former Arkansas wide receiver Jalen Brown has entered the transfer portal. Brown was dismissed from the team in April following an arrest, but now with charges dropped against him, he has entered the portal seeking his fourth team in four seasons. Brown was originally a top-70 recruit and played in three games at LSU as a freshman. He headed to Florida State in 2024 and caught eight passes for 75 yards. At Arkansas last season he caught 12 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns, but broke his leg against Notre Dame in late September. It remains to be seen where the former top recruit will land.--Brant Henson - RotoBaller
Source: Yahoo Sports