"Going into 2024, Ohio State and Notre Dame went to the transfer portal for veteran quarterbacks and found perfect fits who'd lead them to the national championship game. A year later, it's Indiana, Oregon, Ole Miss and Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals, all guided by transfer QBs who had the goods to make them title contenders. Which QBs on the move could be the next big stars to dominate in 2026?"
"Background: The former Indiana transfer developed into one of the top gunslingers in college football at Cincinnati. He's a terrific dual-threat playmaker who produced 5,613 passing yards plus 1,027 rushing yards over his two seasons with the Bearcats, totaling 63 touchdowns and 16 turnovers. Sorsby was a top-10 QB this season in QBR and PFF grading and earned second-team All-Big 12 honors from the league's coaches."
Transfer quarterbacks have quickly altered college football's competitive landscape, with veteran portal newcomers powering programs into national contention. Ohio State and Notre Dame found veteran transfers who reached the 2024 national title game; 2025 College Football Playoff semifinals featured Indiana, Oregon, Ole Miss and Miami led by transfers. A rankings list evaluates top transfer quarterbacks using production, experience, potential, demand and coaching feedback, with scouting analysis. A Jan. 2–16 portal window has many Power 4 teams seeking immediate starters. Cincinnati's Sorsby exemplifies portal success, producing 5,613 passing and 1,027 rushing yards, 63 touchdowns and top-10 QBR and PFF grades.
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