The Shifting QB Dynamic in College Football

The times they are a changing

As with all things, change is a constant. In college football, this seems to be especially true. From shifting conference alliances, playoff format expansion, and NIL, to the no sit-out transfer rule, this isn’t your Grandad’s college football experience, that much is for certain.

These shifting tides have been on my mind often lately, specifically when it comes to the QB position in college football and how it’s rapidly changing due to the ability of players to transfer schools and play immediately. I think this will soon cause a major issue in the sport. Lack of high-quality backup QBs.

Let’s explore this theory in depth.