With kickoff for the 2026 college football season right around the corner, USA TODAY Sports assembled an expert panel to power rank the top 15 quarterbacks in the country. Between elite returning starters and high-profile transfer portal additions, the quarterback landscape is as stacked as ever. From Oregon's Dante Moore and Ohio State's Julian Sayin leading the board to Notre Dame's CJ Carr, Ole Miss's Trinidad Chambliss, and Texas's Arch Manning anchoring the top tier, we break down every signal-caller's outlook and quotes. Check out our full 15-QB power rankings.

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