Across the college football landscape, with teams becoming more pass-oriented, the signal caller is vital to the success of an offense. Expectations rise when a top-tier quarterback returns to command the huddle.
Gone are the days of Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Kyle Trask and Mac Jones at the college level. Their departure ushers in a fresh look at other ascending stars at the QB position entering 2021.
Sooners Wire breaks down the top five returning quarterbacks for this upcoming season. The compilation is based on established players. Spencer Rattler and Sam Howell are the obvious Heisman favorites and contenders to be the best in the nation but several other premier names will vie for the spotlight on Saturdays. At the snap of the football, here are the top quarterbacks to watch.