Greg McElroy unveiled his latest ranking of the top quarterbacks in college football this week, and there are some familiar names along with a few surprises that are sure to spark debate as we head into Week 6 of the regular season.
Topping the list is Oregon’s Dante Moore, who has blossomed into a Heisman Trophy candidate through the first month of the season, followed by Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Washington’s Demond Williams. USC’s Jayden Maiava and injured Oklahoma star John Mateer round out the top 5. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson landed at No. 6 after continuing to deliver in big moments.
Rounding out the top 10 were Notre Dame‘s CJ Carr, Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia, Miami’s Carson Beck, and Ole Miss’s Trinidad Chambliss. Pavia, in particular, has grabbed attention with his 5-0 start and the way he’s elevated the Commodores’ offense. Meanwhile, Simpson continues to showcase his consistency for Alabama, keeping him in the mix despite the Tide’s ups and downs.
Some of McElroy’s choices this week will have fans debating hot takes, while others reinforce the names already buzzing in college football circles. Either way, it’s a respectable list that identifies the 2025 season’s most impactful signal-callers heading into the thick of the SEC and beyond.
