Top 10 College Football Quarterbacks Heading into 2025!

Former Alabama quarterback and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy released his list of the top 10 college football quarterbacks heading into the 2025 season—and one big name was noticeably missing: Arch Manning.

McElroy’s rankings, shared via On3 Sports, included rising stars and established starters, but left out the Texas quarterback who has long been touted as college football royalty. The omission quickly stirred conversation across social media and the broader football community.

Here’s McElroy’s Top 10:

1. Cade Klubnik – Clemson

2. John Mateer – Oklahoma

3. Sam Leavitt – Arizona State

4. Drew Allar – Penn State

5. Garrett Nussmeier – LSU

6. Carson Beck – Miami

7. LaNorris Sellers – South Carolina

8. Sawyer Robertson – Baylor

9. DJ Lagway – Florida

10. Haynes King – Georgia Tech

Notably, this list leaves out several big names, including Arch Manning and Demond Williams Jr., both of whom many fans believe are poised for breakout seasons. The post by @thecollegefootballu even called out the absence, asking followers:

“Greg McElroy doesn’t have Arch Manning as one of the Top 10 QB’s for this season 👀
Common sense or wrong?”

Reactions were swift and mixed. Some fans supported the shake-up, pointing out that Manning still has much to prove on the field, while others felt the name recognition and talent warranted a spot. Commenters also chimed in with predictions of their own:

“Lagway top 3 fr,” said one user.
“Demond Williams Jr will finish top 10 maybe top 5 this year tho 🙌,” predicted another.

As the season approaches, the debate around who truly deserves to be in the top tier of college quarterbacks will only intensify. McElroy’s list might not be the final word, but it’s certainly set the tone for a heated preseason conversation.