Pre-spring QB rankings for all 68 Power 4 college football teams

"He fell just short of leading a comeback win against the Hurricanes, then pretty much torched all other opposition. Sure, he had a spectacular run game at his disposal -- Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price combined for 2,046 yards and 29 touchdowns (and are both gone now) -- but Notre Dame ranked first nationally in third-and-long success rate (7 or more yards to go). When Carr had to make a throw, he did so."

"Carr isn't exactly your modern dual-threat guy; he doesn't scramble much, and he's not a threat to punish defenses for turning their backs on the QB in man coverage. But he also doesn't take sacks, both because of quick decision-making and the fact that he might have the best offensive line in the country protecting him. He's accurate, he has a big arm, and by the end of 2025 he was one of the most reliable passers in the sport."

College football's transfer window has closed and spring football begins, making it an ideal time to evaluate power-conference quarterbacks. Riley Carr of Notre Dame tops the rankings of 68 power-conference quarterbacks based on 2025 performance metrics and trends. Carr posted an 83.4 QBR with 2,741 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and six interceptions while completing 66.6% of passes. Though he struggled initially against Miami in Week 1, he dominated subsequent opponents. Despite benefiting from an elite running game and offensive line, Carr demonstrated exceptional accuracy and reliability when required to throw. He excels at quick decision-making and avoiding sacks rather than as a dual-threat scrambler. Notre Dame ranked first nationally in third-and-long success rate, showcasing Carr's ability to execute in critical situations.

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