How do the top QB prospects stack up after seven weeks?

The midway point of the 2025 college football season is approaching, and it seems like there’s considerable reshuffling in the 2026 quarterback rankings every week. Indiana’s visit to Oregon was an epic game and an opportunity for both signal-callers to stake their claims to the QB1 spot. Who tops the list after seven weeks? 

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He’s hanging around, but Leavitt hasn’t been the same quarterback he was at the end of 2024. A relatively slow start and recent foot injury have meant a 4-2 record for the Sun Devils ahead of a critical game against Texas Tech. Leavitt has thrown for just 1,039 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions in five games this season. He still has the arm strength and creativity to be a viable NFL signal-caller, but he’ll have to pick it up down the stretch to improve his status.  

9. Cade Klubnik, Clemson

One of the two main quarterback prospects heading into 2025, Klubnik and Clemson haven’t had much go right for them this season. Flat-out, Klubnik hasn’t looked the part of a first-round quarterback who can turn a franchise around. He’s had just one game without an interception and hasn’t been able to elevate the Tigers this year.   

8. Carson Beck, Miami (FL)

Beck’s time at Georgia ended poorly, but he’s quickly turned things around at Miami. The Hurricanes are legit title contenders thanks to Beck’s high-level play against major competition like Notre Dame and Florida State. His arm strength and pocket presence are NFL-ready, but the rest of his game is pretty average. Miami should continue to stack wins, and Beck must light up the scoreboard against a lighter schedule down the stretch to improve his ranking. 

7. Ty Simpson, Alabama

Simpson has done everything asked of him in 2025. He’s proven he has a strong arm, is highly accurate, and can protect the ball, but is he a flash in the pan? The concern will be that Simpson will only have one year’s worth of starts under his belt heading into the draft. Anthony Richardson is the latest example of how betting on a quarterback with a limited number of college starts doesn’t work, so NFL teams could be hesitant. But Simpson is worthy of the praise he’s getting. 

6. Jayden Maiava, USC

Maiava has been on fire in 2025 and currently leads one of the most explosive offenses in FBS. USC’s system highlights how well Maiava throws the deep ball, but there are concerns at the intermediate level. He’s an electric passer with multiple major games remaining to improve his status, but will better defenses figure out how to hold USC to under 30 points?

5. John Mateer, Oklahoma

Mateer was building a strong case to be a Day 1 prospect in the season’s first four weeks, but a hand injury, subsequent surgery, and a weak showing against Texas have pumped the brakes. Mateer’s game has always involved an element of chaos, which keeps him lower on the list than other quarterbacks with worse numbers. However, he did well in staying under control in the first four games. Multiple big matchups remain to prove himself.

4. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU

The other potential QB1 heading into the season, Nussmeier has kept LSU in the playoff discussion, but hasn’t lit up the stat sheet as expected. Last year, he was one of the most complete quarterbacks in the country, but he’s more of a game manager this season than a dominant signal-caller. There’s still time to prove himself and double down on 2024’s film, but Nussmeier must quickly take his game to another level.

3. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina

Sellers is all upside at this point in the season. His numbers haven’t been great in 2025 (1,010 yards, four TDs, two INTs, 64.0%, 117 rushing yards, one rush TD), but the size, speed, and strength combination is undeniable. He still needs to improve as a pure passer, but the physical traits are there to excite NFL teams.  

2. Dante Moore, Oregon

Moore has been exceptional for the Ducks in 2025. Before visiting Penn State, Moore had eaten up against Oregon’s weaker schedule, but the trip to Happy Valley showed that he can raise his game in the big moments. He didn’t look great against Indiana, but the Hoosiers are a legit contender this season. Moore has NFL poise and arm strength, and can escape when he has to. He’s rocketed up the rankings and deservedly fits in at No. 2. 

1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana

The Hoosiers continue to shock the college football world thanks to the stellar play of Mendoza. He was known at Cal for his NFL-ready arm strength and accuracy, and both have come with him to the Big 10. This dude hasn’t flinched in 2025 and has proven he can beat good teams in different ways. He’s QB1 right now. Can he hold onto it?Â