Transfer quarterbacks dominate starting jobs in college football
Approximately 65% of FBS starting quarterbacks to open the season transferred at some point in their careers. The NCAA's elimination of the sit-out year requirement before 2021-22 accelerated the trend. More than 80% of the top 50 quarterbacks from the 2023 recruiting class have transferred, with many attending at least three colleges.
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“High school QBs face new reality as transfers dominate starting jobs at the top of college football”
“High school QBs face a new reality as transfers dominate starting jobs at the top of NCAA football”
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About 65% of FBS starting quarterbacks to open the season transferred at some point in their careers
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