Spencer Sanders to Ole Miss: College football fans, media share reactions

Spencer Sanders announced his decision to transfer to Ole Miss on Thursday morning, giving the Rebels’ QB room yet another shakeup.

Earlier in the week, Ole Miss received a commitment from LSU transfer quarterback Walker Howard. The Rebels also still have a returning QB in Jaxson Dart, who finished 7th in the SEC in passer efficiency rating last season.

Sanders is a veteran who has led Oklahoma State for the past 4 seasons. He leaves Stillwater as one of the most decorated QB’s in program history. He’s second all-time in passing yards and third in passing touchdowns.

Howard, meanwhile, is much less experienced but has impressive pedigree as a prospect. He was a 4-star recruit in the class of 2022 and just finished his true freshman season at LSU.

Dart has been relatively efficient at both USC and Ole Miss in his career, but stumbled at times last season for the Rebels. Still, his experience in this offense shouldn’t be completely ignored as he prepares to fight 2 newcomers for the starting job.

If all 3 of those quarterbacks remain on the roster until the fall, that creates a crowded situation in Oxford.

Here’s some of the reaction to Sanders’ decision — and the potential fall-out:

So Lane Kiffin added Spencer Sanders and Walker Howard in the portal.

Yeah, he needed depth desperately, but if you think Lane is sold on Jaxson Dart, I think you’re mistaken.

— Connor O'Gara (@cjogara) January 19, 2023

I'm sure having 3 QBs on the roster that are all expecting to start will go really well. https://t.co/fCQcL7AMig

— John Nabors (@JohnNaborsShow) January 19, 2023

Wait…Spencer Sanders, Dart, and Howard? Who is transferring out? https://t.co/Qso8vraVgp

— Full-Time Dame ? (@DP_NFL) January 19, 2023

Ole Miss has been heavily in the mix with Spencer Sanders from the beginning of his process, and eventually the Rebels get their guy.

This creates, arguably, the most fascinating QB room in the country. Sanders, Jaxson Dart and Walker Howard all in the same place. https://t.co/kOpjZQY8Lg

— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 19, 2023

Recruiting over your starting quarterback is one thing.

Recruiting over the guy who you recruited over your starting quarterback is a WILD move. https://t.co/JgJOCaakTc

— Shehan Jeyarajah (@ShehanJeyarajah) January 19, 2023

You could tell this season they didn’t have much confidence in Jaxson Dart. Now he’d have to beat out Sanders. https://t.co/fEqE0SwlYi

— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) January 19, 2023

“They say if you have two quarterbacks you really have none.”

Lane Kiffin: “Get me three then.” https://t.co/AnWbgPJNFY

— Robert Behrens (@rcb05) January 19, 2023

The @OleMissFB QB room is STACKED after @Lane_Kiffin added Oklahoma State Star @SpenceSanders!

Beating out Hugh Freeze & Auburn makes it that much sweeter too. The Portal King strikes again! #HYDR #TransferToTheSip pic.twitter.com/AZtov8HjCd

— Mintzy (@StoolMintzy) January 19, 2023

Insert “what’s he building in there” TikTok sound for Ole Miss’ QB room https://t.co/626wvsaVkZ

— Austin Curtright (@AustinCurtright) January 19, 2023

Holy cow, poor Jaxson Dart if this situation makes him transfer again.

Started at USC, new coach and Caleb Williams comes in. Goes to Ole Miss and starts, then a handful of experienced QBs transfer in. What a weird situation for him. https://t.co/vGwcKqFCJ6

— Joseph (@BetaTurtle21) January 19, 2023

This move is puzzling for a number of reasons. https://t.co/qRD36HdLnP pic.twitter.com/8oU8dUaaZ6

— Sunflower Spreads (@SunflowerSpread) January 19, 2023

Someone explain to me how this move makes sense for Spencer Sanders or Ole Miss

Because… I ain't seein' it

— y – Derek Cody (@derekcody) January 19, 2023

Jaxson Dart, Walker Howard, and Spencer Sanders is a heck of a QB room https://t.co/Br66QjzmwS

— Joe Broback (@joebroback) January 19, 2023

I do not understand this. Why leave OSU where you’re already a legend on campus and are the guaranteed starter?

Now you’re going to an Ole Miss QB room that already has Jaxson Dart and Walker Howard. https://t.co/oT3gnmobEZ

— Parker Biggs (@ParkerBiggs_) January 19, 2023

Spencer Sanders just going the Baker Mayfield route in the portal. Screw those quarterbacks. https://t.co/u3uUvGU8yk

— Carey Murdock (@CareyAMurdock) January 19, 2023

Spenser Davis

Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.