136 College Football Teams Announce Projected Starting QBs for 2025 Season

As college football programs finalize their rosters following spring practices and the transfer portal window, quarterback competitions are coming into focus across the nation. At Florida State, Boston College transfer Thomas Castellanos is widely expected to start under new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, with his leadership and fit for the system highlighted by both local analyses and national roundups. Meanwhile, Ohio State's quarterback battle remains unsettled, with Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz emerging as the leading contenders to replace Will Howard; head coach Ryan Day suggests a starter may not be named until just before the season. More broadly, transfer quarterbacks are shaping depth charts nationwide, with teams like Alabama and Georgia Tech also preparing new starters. Several programs, including Clemson and others, return established starters, while others continue to weigh options deep into preseason camp. This evolving quarterback landscape will play a critical role in shaping the upcoming college football season.