The transfer portal is a hotly debated topic. Some people think it's good for college football, and others think it is killing the sport.
One thing that can't be debated is that it's highly entertaining to follow — but it's also incredibly difficult to keep track of.
That's where we come in.
Quarterback is the most important position in football, and it's also the most chaotic in the portal. We will update this article throughout the offseason with all of the latest news and updates for each team’s QB situation.
As the QB carousel spins and players announce their commitments, keep track of who is still looking for a job, and what jobs are still available. I tried to highlight each team’s main starter in 2023 and their most likely starter heading into 2024.
As with all things in college football these days, things can change at any minute, but we'll do pur best to keep up. Happy bag chasing, quarterbacks!
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AAC
Charlotte 49ers
2023: Trexler Ivey · Expected 2024: Max Brown
Trexler Ivey will return, but Max Brown is transferring in from Florida and expected to start.
East Carolina Pirates
2023: Alex Flinn · Expected 2024: Katin Houser or Jake Garcia
Mason Garcia is transferring to Austin Peay. Alex Flinn will return, but the Pirates needed an upgrade. Katin Houser is transferring in from Michigan State and Jake Garcia is transferring from Missouri. The two battled all throughout spring and the competition will continue into fall camp.
Florida Atlantic Owls
2023: Casey Thompson · Expected 2024: Cam Fancher
Casey Thompson (Oklahoma) and Daniel Richardson (Florida A&M) have both entered the portal. Cam Fancher is transferring in from Marshall. Redshirt junior Tyriq Starks will look to make it a competition.
Memphis Tigers
2023: Seth Henigan · Expected 2024: Seth Henigan
Seth Henigan will return.
Navy Midshipmen
2023: Tai Lavatai/Xavier Arline · Expected 2024: Blake Horvath
Tai Lavatai and Xavier Arline are both seniors. Braxton Woodson or Blake Horvath could take over.
North Texas Mean Green
2023: Chandler Rogers · Expected 2024: Chandler Morris
Chandler Rogers transferred to Cal but Stone Earle decided to return after briefly entering the transfer portal. Chandler Morris is transferring in from TCU and expected to takeover as the starter.
Rice Owls
2023: JT Daniels · Expected 2024: EJ Warner
JT Daniels medically retired, but bowl starter AJ Padgett will return. EJ Warner is transferring in from Temple.
Temple Owls
2023: EJ Warner · Expected 2024: Evan Simon
EJ Warner is transferring to Rice. Rutgers backup Evan Simon is transferring in. Forrest Brock is making it a competition with his play during spring.
Tulane Green Wave
2023: Michael Pratt · Expected 2024: Ty Thompson
Michael Pratt is off to the NFL Draft, but backup Kai Horton has withdrawn from the portal and is returning to Tulane. Ty Thompson is transferring in from Oregon.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
2023: Rotating · Expected 2024: Cardell Williams or Kirk Francis
Tulsa played four quarterbacks in 2023, but there's an expected competition between Cardell Williams and Kirk Francis in 2024. Braylon Braxton transferred to Marshall. Cooper Legas transferred in from Utah State following the spring.
UAB Blazers
2023: Jacob Zeno · Expected 2024: Jacob Zeno
Jacob Zeno has one more year of eligibility. Jalen Kitna is transferring in from Florida.
USF Bulls
2023: Byrum Brown · Expected 2024: Byrum Brown
Byrum Brown will return to the Bulls. Gerry Bohanon will transfer to BYU.
UTSA Roadrunners
2023: Frank Harris · Expected 2024: Owen McCown
Frank Harris is out of eligibility after a long college career. Owen McCown and Eddie Lee Marburger served as his backups in 2023.
ACC
Boston College Eagles
2023: Thomas Castellanos · Expected 2024: Thomas Castellanos
Thomas Castellanos will return to Boston College in 2024.
Cal Golden Bears
2023: Fernando Mendoza · Expected 2024: Fernando Mendoza
Redshirt freshman Fernando Mendoza started the final eight games, and now other quarterbacks Sam Jackson V (Auburn) and Ben Finley (Akron) entered the transfer portal. Mendoza was QB1 during the spring but and North Texas transfer Chandler Rogers is in the mix.
Clemson Tigers
2023: Cade Klubnik · Expected 2024: Cade Klubnik
Cade Klubnik will return to Clemson.
Duke Blue Devils
2023: Riley Leonard · Expected 2024: Maalik Murphy
Riley Leonard, the 2023 starter, entered the transfer portal and committed to Notre Dame. The Blue Devils replaced him with Maalik Murphy transferring in from Texas.
Florida State Seminoles
2023: Jordan Travis · Expected 2024: DJ Uiagalelei
Jordan Travis will enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Backup Tate Rodemaker is transferring to Southern Miss. But former Clemson and Oregon State starter DJ Uiagalelei is transferring to Tallahassee.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
2023: Haynes King · Expected 2024: Haynes King
Haynes King has two more years of eligibility. Zach Gibson is transferring to Georgia State.
Louisville Cardinals
2023: Jack Plummer · Expected 2024: Tyler Shough
Jack Plummer is out of eligibility. Tyler Shough transferred in from Texas Tech.
Miami Hurricanes
2023: Tyler Van Dyke · Expected 2024: Cam Ward
Tyler Van Dyke transferred to Wisconsin. FCS passing leader Reese Poffenbarger is transferring from University of Albany, and former Washington State QB Cam Ward decided to stay in college and transfer to Miami.
NC State Wolfpack
2023: Brennan Armstrong/MJ Morris · Expected 2024: Grayson McCall
Brennan Armstrong is out of eligibility, while MJ Morris is transferring to Maryland. However, former Coastal Carolina signal-caller Grayson McCall has announced his commitment to the Wolfpack.
North Carolina Tar Heels
2023: Drake Maye · Expected 2024: Max Johnson
Drake Maye is heading to the NFL, but Max Johnson transferred in from Texas A&M. Backup Connor Harrell will compete with Johnson and former Tar Heel Jacolby Criswell is transferring back to Chapel Hill from Arkansas.
Pitt Panthers
2023: Phil Jurkovec/Christian Veilleux · Expected 2024: Nate Yarnell
Phil Jurkovec is out of eligibility, and Christian Veilleux transferred to Georgia State. Eli Holstein will transfer in from Alabama. Nate Yarnell was the QB1 throughout spring practice.
SMU Mustangs
2023: Preston Stone · Expected 2024: Preston Stone
After suffering a season-ending injury, Preston Stone is expected to be ready by next season.
Stanford Cardinal
2023: Ashton Daniels · Expected 2024: Ashton Daniels.
Ashton Daniels is returning, but the Cardinal could probably use an upgrade. True freshman Elijah Brown could challenge for the job.
Syracuse Orange
2023: Garrett Shrader · Expected 2024: Kyle McCord
Garrett Shrader is out of eligibility, but former five-star recruit and Ohio State starter Kyle McCord is transferring in.
Virginia Cavaliers
2023: Anthony Colandrea · Expected 2024: Anthony Colandrea
True freshman Anthony Colandrea will return to Charlottesville.
Virginia Tech Hokies
2023: Kyron Drones · Expected 2024: Kyron Drones
Virginia Tech's Kyron Drones will return for another season.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
2023: Mitch Griffis · Expected 2024: Open
Mitch Griffis is transferring to Marshall. Former Boise State and Louisiana Tech quarterback Hank Bachmeier transferred in, but the Deacs could still do better.
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Big Ten
Illinois Fighting Illini
2023: Luke Altmyer · Expected 2024: Luke Altmyer
Luke Altmyer is returning for another year with the Illini.
Indiana Hoosiers
2023: Brendan Sorsby · Expected 2024: Kurtis Rourke
Brendan Sorsby transferred to Cincinnati, but 2022 MAC Offensive Player of the Year Kurtis Rourke is transferring in from Ohio.
Iowa Hawkeyes
2023: Cade McNamara · Expected 2024: Cade McNamara
Cade McNamara will return to Iowa but questions remain about his health. He was unable to participate in the spring coming off an ACL injury. Spencer Petras and Deacon Hill both transferred. Expected Northwestern starter Brendan Sullivan announced he is transferring to Iowa following spring practice, an indication McNamara might not be ready.
Maryland Terrapins
2023: Taulia Tagovailoa · Expected 2024: MJ Morris
Taulia Tagovailoa is out of eligibility at Maryland. but former four-star recruit MJ Morris is transferring in from NC State. Returnees Billy Edwards Jr. and Cameron Edge are also in the competition for new QB1. This battle will likely continue up to the season opener with Morris or Edwards expected to win the job.
Michigan Wolverines
2023: J.J. McCarthy · Expected 2024: Alex Orji
J.J. McCarthy entered the NFL Draft leaving Michigan with one of the most interesting quarterback battles in the country. Veteran Jack Tuttle is the safe option with experience as a starter at Indiana. Sophomore Alex Orji is the high-upside option with his abilities as a runner. And talented true freshman Jadyn Davis is also a wild card in the mix. Most people expect Orji to win the job but this competition will continue into fall camp.
Michigan State Spartans
2023: Katin Houser/Noah Kim · Expected 2024: Aidan Chiles
Noah Kim is transferring to Coastal Carolina, while Sam Leavitt is leaving for Arizona State and Katin Houser is off to East Carolina. New head coach Jonathan Smith brought promising freshman Aidan Chiles with him from Oregon State and Tommy Schuster is transferring from North Dakota.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
2023: Athan Kaliakmanis · Expected 2024: Max Brosmer
Athan Kaliakmanis is transferring to Rutgers, but Max Brosmer is transferring in from New Hampshire after earning second-team FCS All-American honors.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
2023: Heinrich Haarberg · Expected 2024: Dylan Raiola
Jeff Sims (Arizona State) and Chubba Purdy (San Jose State) are transferring. Top recruit Dylan Raiola flipped his commitment to Nebraska and even though Heinrich Haarberg is returning. the hype around Raiola is too high not to start him.
Northwestern Wildcats
2023: Ben Bryant · Expected 2024: Mike Wright
Ben Bryant has run out of eligibility and the Wildcats were dealt a huge blow when expected starter Brendan Sullivan transferred to Iowa following spring practice. They grabbed former Vanderbilt and Mississippi State quarterback Mike Wright out of the portal to replace him.
Ohio State Buckeyes
2023: Kyle McCord · Expected 2024: Will Howard
Kyle McCord is transferring to Syracuse, and Will Howard is transferring in from Kansas State. No. 1 incoming QB recruit Julian Sayin flipped his commitment from Alabama to Ohio State. While Sayin is turning heads early, this should be Howard's job Week 1. Devin Brown, Lincoln Kienholz, and Air Noland also make up this talented QB room.
Oregon Ducks
2023: Bo Nix · Expected 2024: Dillon Gabriel
Bo Nix will head to the NFL, but Oklahoma transfer Dillon Gabriel committed to the Ducks. Oregon also received a commitment from former UCLA quarterback Dante Moore.
Penn State Nittany Lions
2023: Drew Allar · Expected 2024: Drew Allar
Drew Allar will return to Penn State.
Purdue Boilermakers
2023: Hudson Card · Expected 2024: Hudson Card
Hudson Card is returning to Purdue.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
2023: Gavin Wimsatt · Expected 2024: Athan Kaliakmanis
Evan Simon is transferring to Temple. Athan Kaliakmanis transferred in from Minnesota and was able to grab ahold of the starting role, chasing Gavin Wimsatt into the portal.
UCLA Bruins
Dante Moore/Ethan Garbers · Expected 2024: Ethan Garbers
Dante Moore has entered the transfer portal and committed to Oregon and Collin Schlee transferred to Virginia Tech. Ethan Garbers appears to remain as the starter.
USC Trojans
2023: Caleb Williams · Expected 2024: Miller Moss
Caleb Williams was the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Five-star Malachi Nelson unexpectedly transferred to Boise State. Backup Miller Moss looked excellent in the bowl game and it appears to be his job to lose, but Mountain West Freshman of the Year Jayden Maiava is transferring in from UNLV.
Washington Huskies
Michael Penix · Expected 2024: Will Rogers
Michael Penix is heading to the NFL, while Dylan Morris is transferring to James Madison. Mississippi State transfer Will Rogers will remain committed to Washington. Four-star recruit Demond Williams is following Jedd Fisch to Washington.
Wisconsin Badgers
2023: Tanner Mordecai · Expected 2024: Tyler Van Dyke
Tanner Mordecai is out of eligibility, but Tyler Van Dyke is transferring in from Miami.
Big 12
Arizona Wildcats
2023: Noah Fifita · Expected 2024: Noah Fifita
Noah Fifita will return to Arizona. Jayden de Laura (Texas State) and Demond Williams (Washington) entered the transfer portal.
Arizona State Sun Devils
Trenton Bourguet · Expected 2024: Sam Leavitt
Trenton Bourguet is returning but Jaden Rashada (Georgia), Drew Pyne (Missouri), and Jacob Conover (Utah State) all transferred out of Tempe. Jeff Sims is transferring in from Nebraska and Sam Leavitt is in from Michigan State. Leavitt is likely the most talented and appears to be in the lead to win the job following spring practice.
Baylor Bears
2023: Blake Shapen · Expected 2024: Dequan Finn
Blake Shapen is transferring to Mississippi State, but Dequan Finn is transferring in from Toledo.
BYU Cougars
2023: Kedon Slovis · Expected 2024: Gerry Bohanon
Kedon Slovis is out of eligibility, but former Baylor starter Gerry Bohanon is transferring in from South Florida, Treyson Bourguet is transferring in from Western Michigan, and McCae Hillstead is transferring in from Utah State. Jake Retzlaff is returning and competing with Bohanon.
Cincinnati Bearcats
2023: Emory Jones · Expected 2024: Brendan Sorsby
Emory Jones has run out of eligibility. Brendan Sorsby is transferring in from Indiana and should land the starting job.
Colorado Buffaloes
2023: Shedeur Sanders · Expected 2024: Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders will return to Boulder for 2024.
Houston Cougars
2023: Donovan Smith · Expected 2024: Donovan Smith
Donovan Smith is returning, but Houston will have a new coaching staff led by former Tulane head coach Willie Fritz. Zeon Chriss is transferring in from Louisiana.
Iowa State Cyclones
2023: Rocco Becht · Expected 2024: Rocco Becht
Rocco Becht is returning.
Kansas Jayhawks
2023: Jason Bean · Expected 2024: Jalon Daniels
Jalon Daniels will return after an injury-riddled 2023 season.
Kansas State Wildcats
2023: Will Howard · Expected 2024: Avery Johnson
Will Howard is transferring to Ohio State. Talented recruit Avery Johnson takes over under center.
Oklahoma State Cowboys
2023: Alan Bowman · Expected 2024: Alan Bowman
Alan Bowman was granted a waiver for a seventh season in college football. Gunnar Gundy is in the transfer portal.
TCU Horned Frogs
2023: Chandler Morris/Josh Hoover · Expected 2024: Josh Hoover
Chandler Morris is transferring to North Texas, but Josh Hoover is returning and will likely begin the season as the starter. Ken Seals is transferring in from Vanderbilt to compete with Hoover.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
2023: Behren Morton · Expected 2024: Behren Morton
Tyler Shough transferred to Louisville, but Behren Morton returns.
UCF Knights
2023: John Rhys Plumlee · Expected 2024: KJ Jefferson
John Rhys Plumlee has run out of eligibility, but KJ Jefferson is transferring in from Arkansas.
Utah Utes
2023: Bryson Barnes · Expected 2024: Cam Rising
Bryson Barnes is transferring to Utah State and Nate Johnson is headed to Vanderbilt, but Cam Rising is expected to come back from an ACL injury.
West Virginia Mountaineers
2023: Garrett Greene · Expected 2024: Garrett Greene
Garrett Greene is returning.
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Conference USA
FIU Panthers
2023: Keyone Jenkins · Expected 2024: Keyone Jenkins
Keyone Jenkins is returning, and Grayson James is transferring to Boston College.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
2023: Zion Webb/Logan Smothers · Expected 2024: Logan Smothers
Zion Webb is out of eligibility, but Logan Smothers is returning. Zion Turner will transfer in from UConn as well.
Liberty Flames
2023: Kaidon Salter · Expected 2024: Kaidon Salter
Kaidon Salter has withdrawn from the portal and will return to Liberty.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
2023: Hank Bachmeier · Expected 2024: Jack Turner
Hank Bachmeier is transferring to Wake Forest. Backup Jack Turner is expected to take over. Ty Keyes is transferring in from Southern Miss.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
2023: Nicholas Vattiato · Expected 2024: Nick Vattiato
Nicholas Vattiato is returning, but there will be a new coaching staff after the firing of Rick Stockstill.
New Mexico State Aggies
2023: Diego Pavia · Expected 2024: Open
Diego Pavia announced he will transfer to Vanderbilt. Backups Blaze Berlowitz (committed to Vanderbilt) and Gavin Frakes (Committed to Virginia) are also transferring. During spring practice, Deuce Hogan, Brandon Nuñez, and Parker Awad all competed for the QB1 spot in a battle that will continue into the fall.
Sam Houston Bearkats
2023: Keegan Shoemaker · Expected 2024: Jase Bauer
Keegan Shoemaker graduated but they brought in Jase Bauer from Central Michigan and Hunter Watson from FCS.
UTEP Miners
2023: Gavin Hardison/Cade McConnell · Expected 2024: Open
Gavin Hardison is out of eligibility, and there will be a new coaching staff following the firing of Dana Dimel. Cade McConnell returns and Skyler Locklear is transferring in from Austin Peay with the new coaching staff. The two will compete into fall camp.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
2023: Austin Reed · Expected 2024: TJ Finley
Austin Reed has run out of eligibility, but the experienced TJ Finley is transferring in after stops at LSU, Auburn, and Texas State. Caden Veltkamp will also be in the mix after his heroic bowl performance.
FBS Independents
Army Black Knights
2023: Bryson Daily · Expected 2024: Bryson Daily
Bryson Daily is returning.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2023: Sam Hartman · Expected 2024: Riley Leonard
Sam Hartman is heading to the NFL, but Duke star quarterback Riley Leonard is transferring in.
UConn Huskies
2023: Ta'Quan Roberson · Expected 2024: Nick Evers
Zion Turner is transferring to Jacksonville State and Ta'Quan Roberson is heading to Kansas State. Joe Fagnano was expected to start returning from injury, but Nick Evers announced in May he is transferring from Wisconsin. Evers is a former four-star recruit and will likely push Fagnano for the job.
UMass Minutemen
Taisun Phommachanh · Expected 2024: Taisun Phommachanh
Taisun Phommachanh is returning, but the Minutemen likely need an upgrade. Backups Carlos Davis and Brady Olson are both in the portal.
MAC
Akron Zips
2023: DJ Irons/Jeff Undercuffler · Expected 2024: Ben Finley
Jeff Undercuffler is out of eligibility. Ben Finley is transferring in from Cal.
Ball State Cardinals
2023: Kiael Kelly · Expected 2024: Kadin Semonza
Kiael Kelly is returning but is now listed as a defensive back on the roster. Kadin Semonza is back and likely begins the year as the starter.
Bowling Green Falcons
2023: Connor Bazelak · Expected 2024: Connor Bazelak
Connor Bazelak and Camden Orth are both returning.
Buffalo Bulls
2023: Cole Snyder · Expected 2024: CJ Ogbonna
Cole Snyder is transferring to Eastern Michigan. Buffalo rotated six quarterbacks during the spring but CJ Ogbonna and Gunnar Gray appear most likely to take over.
Central Michigan Chippewas
2023: Jase Bauer · Expected 2024: Open
Jase Bauer is transferring to Sam Houston. Joey Labas will transfer in from Iowa. Labas will compete with the run-first Bert Emanuel Jr. for the starting role.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
2023: Austin Smith · Expected 2024: Cole Snyder
Austin Smith is in the portal, but Drew Viotto is transferring in from Minnesota and Cole Snyder is transferring from Buffalo.
Kent State Golden Flashes
2023: Michael Alaimo/Tommy Ulatowski · Expected 2024: Tommy Ulatowski
Michael Alaimo has entered the transfer portal. JD Sherrod will transfer in from Troy. Tommy Ulatowski is returning and will compete with Sherrod.
Miami (OH) RedHawks
2023: Brett Gabbert · Expected 2024: Brett Gabbert
Brett Gabbert will return to Oxford.
Northern Illinois Huskies
2023: Rocky Lombardi · Expected 2024: Ethan Hampton
Rocky Lombardi is finally out of eligibility. Backup Ethan Hampton will take over.
Ohio Bobcats
2023: Kurtis Rourke · Expected 2024: CJ Harris
Kurtis Rourke has entered the transfer portal. Gunnar Gundy initially planned to transfer to Ohio but changed his mind and re-entered the portal. Returning backups Parker Navarro and CJ Harris will compete for the quarterback job into fall.
Toledo Rockets
2023: Dequan Finn · Expected 2024: Tucker Gleason
Dequan Finn is transferring to Baylor. Backup Tucker Gleason has seen plenty of action over the last three seasons and now will get his chance as the starter.
Western Michigan Broncos
2023: Treyson Bourguet/Hayden Wolff · Expected 2024: Hayden Wolff
Jack Salopek and Treyson Bourguet (BYU) are in the portal, while Hayden Wolff is set to return.
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Mountain West
Air Force Falcons
2023: Zac Larrier · Expected 2024: John Busha
Zac Larrier was a senior. John Busha will lead the Falcons in 2024.
Boise State Broncos
2023: Taylen Green · Expected 2024: Malachi Nelson
Taylen Green is set to transfer to Arkansas, but former 5-star Malachi Nelson is transferring in from USC.
Colorado State Rams
2023: Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi · Expected 2024: Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi is returning, but Clay Millen is transferring to Florida.
Fresno State Bulldogs
2023: Mikey Keene · Expected 2024: Mikey Keene
Mikey Keene is set to return, while Logan Fife is transferring to Montana.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
2023: Brayden Schager · Expected 2024: Brayden Schager
Brayden Schager has decided to return to Hawaii after initially entering the transfer portal.
Nevada Wolf Pack
2023: Brendon Lewis · Expected 2024: Chubba Purdy
Brendon Lewis and AJ Bianco are returning, but the Wolf Pack need an upgrade. Former Florida State and Nebraska QB Chubba Purdy flipped his commitment from San Jose State to Nevada after the coaching change for the Spartans. Lewis, Bianco and Purdy will all compete into the fall.
New Mexico Lobos
2023: Dylan Hopkins · Expected 2024: Devon Dampier
Dylan Hopkins is out of eligibility. Devon Dampier was the starting quarterback throughout the spring.
San Diego State Aztecs
2023: Jalen Mayden · Expected 2024: AJ Duffy
Jalen Mayden has run out of eligibility. Former four-star recruit AJ Duffy is transferring in from Florida State.
San Jose State Spartans
2023: Chevan Cordeiro · Expected 2024: Emmett Brown
Chevan Cordeiro is out of eligibility and won't return to the Spartans. Nebraska transfer Chubba Purdy was committed for a short time but flipped to Nevada after the coaching change. Jay Butterfield has long been seen as the successor but Walker Eget and Emmett Brown were pushing him in spring practice and appeared to take the lead.
UNLV Rebels
2023: Jayden Maiava · Expected 2024: Matthew Sluka
Jayden Maiava decided to transfer to USC. Matthew Sluka will transfer in from Holy Cross (FCS).
Utah State Aggies
2023: Cooper Legas/McCae Hillstead · Expected 2024: Competition
Spencer Petras transfers in from Iowa and Bryson Barnes is transferring from Utah. With Petras taking the lead for quarterback during spring, Cooper Legas (Tulsa) and McCae Hillstead (BYU) both hit the transfer portal following spring.
Wyoming Cowboys
2023: Andrew Peasley · Expected 2024: Evan Svoboda
Andrew Peasley is out of eligibility. Back Evan Svoboda will take over.
Pac-12
Oregon State Beavers
2023: DJ Uiagalelei · Expected 2024: Open
DJ Uiagalelei (Florida State) and Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) both transferred. Gevani McCoy is transferring in from Idaho (FCS) and Gabarri Johnson is transferring in from Missouri. They will both compete with veteran Ben Gulbranson.
Washington State Cougars
2023: Cam Ward · Expected 2024: John Mateer
Starter Cam Ward decided to enter the NFL Draft. Backup John Mateer will take over.
SEC
Alabama Crimson Tide
2023: Jalen Milroe · Expected 2024: Jalen Milroe
Jalen Milroe will return to Alabama. Incoming 5-star freshman Julian Sayin transferred to Ohio State after Nick Saban's retirement.
Arkansas Razorbacks
2023: KJ Jefferson · Expected 2024: Taylen Green
Taylen Green is transferring in from Boise State, while 2023 starter KJ Jefferson transferred to Central Florida.
Auburn Tigers
2023: Payton Thorne · Expected 2024: Payton Thorne
Payton Thorne is returning, but Auburn needs an upgrade. Robby Ashford is transferring to South Carolina.
Florida Gators
2023: Graham Mertz · Expected 2024: Graham Mertz
Graham Mertz will return,. Backup Max Brown transferred to Charlotte, but Clay Millen is transferring in from Colorado State and will likely backup Mertz.
Georgia Bulldogs
2023: Carson Beck · Expected 2024: Carson Beck
Carson Beck will likely return, while backup Brock Vandagriff transferred to Kentucky.
Kentucky Wildcats
2023: Devin Leary · Expected 2024: Brock Vandagriff
Devin Leary is out of eligibility, but Brock Vandagriff transferred in from Georgia.
LSU Tigers
2023: Jayden Daniels · Expected 2024: Garrett Nussmeier
Jayden Daniels will head to the NFL, allowing Garrett Nussmeier to take over. AJ Swann is transferring in from Vanderbilt.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
2023: Will Rogers · Expected 2024: Blake Shapen
Will Rogers is transferring to Washington, but Blake Shapen will transfer in from Baylor.
Missouri Tigers
2023: Brady Cook · Expected 2024: Brady Cook
Brady Cook will return to the Tigers. Backups Dylan Laible, Gabarri Johnson (Oregon State), and Jake Garcia (East Carolina) have entered the transfer portal.
Oklahoma Sooners
2023: Dillon Gabriel · Expected 2024: Jackson Arnold
With Dillon Gabriel transferring to Oregon, five-star Jackson Arnold will take over as QB1 in Norman.
Ole Miss Rebels
2023: Jaxson Dart · Expected 2024: Jaxson Dart
Jaxson Dart is set to return to Oxford.
South Carolina Gamecocks
2023: Spencer Rattler · Expected 2024: LaNorris Sellers
Spencer Rattler is leaving for the NFL, while Colten Gauthier (Gardner-Webb) and Tanner Bailey entered the transfer portal. Davis Beville will transfer in from Oklahoma and Robby Ashford is transferring from Auburn. Shane Beamer says last year's backup LaNorris Sellers will start.
Tennessee Volunteers
2023: Joe Milton · Expected 2024: Nico Iamaleava
Joe Milton is expected to enter NFL Draft, leaving five-star Nico Iamaleava to take over.
Texas Longhorns
2023: Quinn Ewers · Expected 2024: Quinn Ewers
Quinn Ewers is expected to return to Austin. Backup Maalik Murphy transferred to Duke with top-recruit Arch Manning waiting in the wings.
Texas A&M Aggies
2023: Conner Weigman · Expected 2024: Conner Weigman.
Max Johnson will transfer to UNC, but Conner Weigman is set to return to A&M.
Vanderbilt Commodores
2023: AJ Swann/Ken Seals · Expected 2024: Diego Pavia
AJ Swann (Vanderbilt), Ken Seals (TCU), and Walter Taylor (Colorado) all entered the transfer portal. New Mexico State star Diego Pavia announced he will transfer to Vanderbilt. Utah backup Nate Johnson and New Mexico State backup Blaze Berlowitz are also transferring to Vandy.
Sun Belt
Appalachian State Mountaineers
2023: Joey Aguilar · Expected 2024: Joey Aguilar
Joey Aguilar is set to return. Ryan Burger, who started the 2023 season as QB1, will transfer to Liberty.
Arkansas State Red Wolves
2023: Jaylen Raynor · Expected 2024: Jaylen Raynor
Jaylen Raynor will return to the Red Wolves.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
2023: Grayson McCall · Expected 2024: Ethan Vasko
Grayson McCall has committed to NC State, while Jarrett Guest is still in the portal. However, Noah Kim will transfer in from Michigan State and Ethan Vasko returns.
Georgia Southern Eagles
2023: Davis Brin · Expected 2024: Dexter Williams II
Davis Brin is out of eligibility. Dexter Williams II is transferring in from Indiana and Beau Allen transfers in from Kentucky. Williams appears to be in the lead following a spring battle with returning backup JC French.
Georgia State Panthers
2023: Darren Grainger · Expected 2024: Zach Gibson
Darren Grainger has run out of eligibility. Former Akron and Georgia Tech quarterback Zach Gibson is transferring in.
James Madison Dukes
2023: Jordan McCloud · Expected 2024: Dylan Morris
Jordan McCloud has transferred to Texas State, but Dylan Morris is transferring in from Washington.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
2023: Zeon Chriss/Chandler Fields · Expected 2024: Chandler Fields
Chandler Fields is set to return, but Zeon Chriss is transferring to Houston.
Marshall Thundering Herd
2023: Cam Fancher · Expected 2024: Braylon Braxton
Cam Fancher has transferred to Florida Atlantic, but Mitch Griffis is transferring in from Wake Forest and Braylon Braxton is transferring from Tulsa. Griffis decided over the summer he will step away from football, leaving Braxton as the likely starter.
Old Dominion Monarchs
2023: Grant Wilson · Expected 2024: Grant Wilson
Grant Wilson will return to Old Dominion.
South Alabama Jaguars
2023: Carter Bradley · Expected 2024: Gio Lopez
Carter Bradley is out of eligibility and won't return to the Jaguars. Gio Lopez is the frontrunner for the job entering Spring but Utah State transfer Bishop Davenport will compete with him.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
2023: Billy Wiles · Expected 2024: Tate Rodemaker
Billy Wiles and Ethan Crawford will return, but Tate Rodemaker is transferring in from Florida State.
Texas State Bobcats
2023: TJ Finley · Expected 2024: Jordan McCloud
TJ Finley will transfer to Western Kentucky and Malik Hornsby is off to Arkansas State. Sun Belt Player of the Year Jordan McCloud is transferring in from James Madison.
Troy Trojans
2023: Gunnar Watson · Expected 2024: Goose Crowder
Gunnar Watson has run out of eligibility. Last year's backup and former West Virginia transfer Goose Crowder will take over.
ULM Warhawks
2023: Jiya Wright · Expected 2024: Hunter Herring
Jiya Wright ran out of eligibility this past season. Blake Murphy and Hunter Herring will compete and the team added General Booty from Oklahoma.
Quarterbacks in the Transfer Portal
Main 2023 starters listed in bold
- Michael Alaimo (Kent State)
- Beau Allen (Georgia Southern): Committed to Kentucky
- Robby Ashford (Auburn): Committed to South Carolina
- Liu Aumavae (San Diego State): Committed to Colorado Mesa
- Hank Bachmeier (Louisiana Tech): Committed to Wake Forest
- Deljay Bailey (Ole Miss): Committed to Grambling State
- Bryson Barnes (Utah): Committed to Utah State
- Bronson Barron (Western Kentucky): Committed to Southern Utah
- Jase Bauer (Central Michigan): Committed to Sam Houston
- Johnathan Bennett (Liberty): Committed to The Citadel
- Blaze Berlowitz (New Mexico State): Committed to Vanderbilt
- Davis Beville (Oklahoma): Committed to South Carolina
- Carson Black (Charlotte):
- Jefferson Boaz (North Carolina)
- Blake Boda (Coastal Carolina): Committed to Arkansas
- Gerry Bohanon (South Florida): Committed to BYU
- General Booty (Oklahoma): Committed to UL Monroe
- Treyson Bourguet (Western Michigan): Committed to BYU
- Micah Bowens (Charlotte)
- Sean Boyle (West Virginia):
- Braylon Braxton (Tulsa): Committed to Marshall
- Griffin Brewster (Kent State)
- Emmett Brown (Washington State): Committed to San Jose State
- Jacurri Brown (Miami): Committed to UCF
- Max Brown (Florida): Committed to Charlotte
- Tyler Buchner (Alabama; pursuing lacrosse)
- Ryan Burger (Appalachian State): Committed to Liberty
- Myles Burkett (Wisconsin): Committed to Albany
- Ryder Burton (BYU): Committed to West Virginia
- Tevin Carter (Memphis): Committed to Tennessee State
- Aidan Chiles (Oregon State): Committed to Michigan State
- Jonah Chong (Hawaii)
- Zeon Chriss (Louisiana): Committed to Houston
- Mikele Colasurdo (Georgia State)
- Lucas Coley (Houston)
- Jacob Conover (Arizona State): Committed to Utah State
- Delaney Crawford (Virginia)
- Jacolby Criswell (Arkansas): Committed to North Carolina
- Jaxon Dailey (Arkansas State): Committed to Northern Iowa
- Carlos Davis (UMass)
- Dermaricus Davis (Washington): Committed to UCLA
- Jayden de Laura (Arizona): Entering NFL Draft
- A.J. Duffy (Florida State): Committed to San Diego State
- Nick Evers (Wisconsin): Committed to UConn
- Cam Fancher (Marshall): Committed to Florida Atlantic
- Logan Fife (Fresno State): Committed to Montana
- Ben Finley (Cal): Committed to Akron
- TJ Finley (Texas State): Committed to Western Kentucky
- Dequan Finn (Toledo): Committed to Baylor
- Gavin Frakes (New Mexico State): Committed to Virginia
- Cole Freeman (Northwestern)
- Roman Fuller (Tulsa)
- Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma): Committed to Oregon
- Anthony Garcia (San Jose State): Committed to Arizona
- Jake Garcia (Missouri): Committed to East Carolina
- Mason Garcia (East Carolina): Committed to Austin Peay
- Colten Gauthier (South Carolina): Committed to Gardner-Webb
- Dylan Gebbia (North Texas):
- Jayden George (Miami)
- Zach Gibson (Georgia Tech): Committed to Georgia State
- Taylen Green (Boise State): Committed to Arkansas
- Mitch Griffis (Wake Forest): Committed to Marshall
- Jarrett Guest (Coastal Carolina)
- Gunnar Gundy (Oklahoma State):
- Dorian Hale (San Jose State):
- CJ Harris (Ohio): Committed to Cal
- William Haskell (Washington)
- Carson Haggard (Tulane)
- Chase Harrison (Marshall): Committed to Ball State
- Ren Hefley (Middle Tennessee)
- Hunter Helms (Clemson): Committed to Rhode Island
- Deacon Hill (Iowa):
- McCae Hillstead (Utah State): Committed to BYU
- Stone Hollenbach (Western Michigan)
- Justin Holmes (Kent State): Committed to Marshall
- Eli Holstein (Alabama): Committed to Pitt
- Deuce Hogan (Kentucky): Committed to New Mexico State
- Malik Hornsby (Texas State): Committed to Arkansas State (as a WR)
- Kai Horton (Tulane): Returning to Tulane
- Katin Houser (Michigan State): Committed to East Carolina
- Mack Howard (Utah)
- Will Howard (Kansas State): Committed to Ohio State
- Sam Huard (Cal Poly): Committed to Utah
- Tad Hudson (North Carolina): Committed to Coastal Carolina
- Jett Huff (Houston): Committed to Central Oklahoma
- Brady Hunt (Ball State): Committed to South Carolina
- Christian Hunt (Arkansas State)
- Shane Illingworth (Nevada)
- Sam Jackson V (Cal): Committed to Auburn (as a WR)
- Grayson James (FIU): Committed to Boston College
- Ryan Jankowski (Akron): Committed to UMass
- KJ Jefferson (Arkansas): Committed to Central Florida
- Dijon Jennings (Akron): Committed to Weber State
- Jonah Jensen (Air Force): Committed to Hillsdale
- Tyler Jensen (Cal):
- Gabarri Johnson (Missouri): Committed to Oregon State
- Max Johnson (Texas A&M): Committed to North Carolina
- Michael Johnson Jr. (FAU): Committed to Syracuse
- Nate Johnson (Utah): Committed to Vanderbilt
- Caleb Jordan (Northern Illinois):
- Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota): Committed to Rutgers
- Mason Kidd (Northern Illinois)
- Noah Kim (Michigan State): Committed to Coastal Carolina
- Jalen Kitna (Florida): Committed to UAB
- Jacob Kilzer (Air Force): Committed to North Dakota State
- Joey Labas (Iowa): Committed to Central Michigan
- Dylan Laible (Missouri)
- Adryan Lara (Kansas State)
- Sam Leavitt (Michigan State): Committed to Arizona State
- Riley Leonard (Duke): Committed to Notre Dame
- Cooper Legas (Utah State): Committed to Tulsa
- Kyle Lowe (Middle Tennessee): Committed to Georgia State
- Broc Lowry (Indiana): Committed to Western Michigan
- Austin Mack (Washington): Committed to Alabama
- Luke MacPhail (Syracuse): Committed to Utah Tech
- Jayden Maiava (UNLV): Committed to USC
- Sol-Jay Maiava (BYU): Committed to New Mexico
- Max Marsh (Kansas State)
- RJ Martinez (Baylor): Committed to Texas State
- Santino Marucci (Wake Forest)
- Grayson McCall (Coastal Carolina): Committed to NC State
- Timmy McClain (UCF): Committed to Arkansas State
- Jordan McCloud (James Madison): Committed to Texas State
- Kyle McCord (Ohio State): Committed to Syracuse
- Clifton McDowell (Temple): Committed to McNeese State
- Mason McHugh (App State):
- TJ McMahon (Marshall):
- Jake McNamara (UTEP): Committed to New Mexico State
- Dylan Mehrotra (UNLV)
- Clay Millen (Colorado State): Committed to Florida
- Reese Mooney (Liberty, North Texas): Committed to UL Monroe
- Dante Moore (UCLA): Committed to Oregon
- Emmett Morehead (Boston College): Committed to Old Dominion
- Chandler Morris (TCU): Committed to North Texas
- Dylan Morris (Washington): Committed to James Madison
- MJ Morris (NC State): Committed to Maryland
- Seth Mouser (UTEP)
- Blake Murphy (UL Monroe)
- Maalik Murphy (Texas): Committed to Duke
- Malachi Nelson (USC): Committed to Boise State
- Jim Ogle (UL Monroe):
- Brady Olson (UMass): Committed to Central Connecticut State
- Ari Patu (Stanford)
- Diego Pavia (New Mexico State): Committed to Vanderbilt
- Spencer Petras (Iowa): Committed to Utah State
- Will Prichard (Arkansas State): Committed to Copiah-Lincoln C.C.
- Chubba Purdy (Nebraska): Committed to Nevada
- Drew Pyne (Arizona State): Committed to Missouri
- Jaden Rashada (Arizona State): Committed to Georgia
- Kade Renfro (Arkansas)
- Daniel Richardson (FAU): Committed to Florida A&M
- DJ Riles (Middle Tennessee): Committed to Georgia State
- Larry Robinson (Army)
- Ta'Quan Roberson (UConn): Committed to Kansas State
- Tate Rodemaker (Florida State): Committed to Southern Miss
- Chandler Rogers (North Texas): Committed to Cal
- CJ Rogers (Texas State)
- Will Rogers (Mississippi State): Committed to Washington
- Kurtis Rourke (Ohio): Committed to Indiana
- Jake Rubley (Kansas State): Committed to Illinois State
- Luke Rucker (FAU):
- Matthew Rueve (Boston College):
- Jack Salopek (Western Michigan): Committed to Elon
- Kaidon Salter (Liberty): Returning to Liberty
- Julian Sayin (Alabama): Committed to Ohio State
- Collin Schlee (UCLA): Committed to Virginia Tech
- Ken Seals (Vanderbilt): Committed to TCU
- Brady Shannon (UCF): Committed to Youngstown State
- Blake Shapen (Baylor): Committed to Mississippi State
- Kaiya Sheron (Kentucky): Committed to UT Martin
- JD Sherrod (Troy): Committed to Kent State
- Jack Shields (Old Dominion): Committed to Buffalo
- Tyler Shough (Texas Tech): Committed to Louisville
- Evan Simon (Rutgers): Committed to Temple
- Jeff Sims (Nebraska): Committed to Arizona State
- Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan): Committed to Austin Peay
- Aveon Smith (Miami OH): Committed to Alabama A&M
- Gunnar Smith (UCF):
- Cole Snyder (Buffalo): Committed to Eastern Michigan
- Brendan Sorsby (Indiana): Committed to Cincinnati
- Jackson Stratton (Colorado State)
- Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern): Committed to Iowa
- AJ Swann (Vanderbilt): Committed to LSU
- DC Tabscott (New Mexico)
- Walter Taylor (Vanderbilt): Committed to Colorado
- Casey Thompson (Florida Atlantic): Committed to Oklahoma
- Ty Thompson (Oregon): Committed to Tulane
- Travis Throckmorton (Oregon State):
- CJ Tiller (Boise State): Committed to Utah State
- Grant Tisdale (TCU):
- Zion Turner (UConn): Committed to Jacksonville State
- Ike Udengwu III (Eastern Michigan):
- DJ Uiagalelei (Oregon State): Committed to Florida State
- Tyler Van Dyke (Miami): Committed to Wisconsin
- Brock Vandagriff (Georgia): Committed to Kentucky
- Christian Veilleux (Pitt): Committed to Georgia State
- Drew Viotto (Minnesota): Committed to Eastern Michigan
- Tyler Voss (San Jose State)
- Destin Wade (Kentucky): Committed to Colorado
- Coby Walton (Georgia Southern):
- Cam Ward (Washington State): Committed to Miami
- Xavier Ward (Sam Houston):
- E.J. Warner (Temple): Committed to Rice
- Steele Wasel (Akron)
- Richie Watts (Buffalo)
- Kasen Weisman (Colorado): Committed to FAU
- Billy Wiles (Southern Miss);
- Demond Williams (Arizona): Committed to Washington
- Dexter Williams II (Indiana): Committed to Georgia Southern
- Xavier Williams (UCF): Committed to Middle Tennessee
- Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers): Committed to Kentucky
- Dylan Wittke (Virginia Tech): Committed to Minnesota
- Earl Woods III (Jacksonville State): Committed to Kennesaw State
- Charles Wright (Texas, App State):
- Mike Wright (Mississippi State): Committed to Northwestern
- Davin Wydner (Ole Miss): Committed to West Georgia
- Joey Yellen (Hawaii)
