So many players come and go every year in college football. Names constantly mentioned one year are gone from our vocabulary the next. (How many times did you read about Marcus Mariota in a college football article this summer?)

Once in a while, it’s worth being introspective to remind ourselves of all the great players that have come through the ranks, dazzled us with their skill and brought us joy with their victories. Those players are worth being re-celebrated.

Think about the plethora of quarterbacks who have led us through that time on their arms (or legs) in the last decade.

Here were the 10 best in college football:

10. Matthew Stafford, Georgia: It’s unfortunate Georgia didn’t satisfy its full potential during the strong offensive years when Stafford was at the helm, but the Bulldogs scored important victories against teams like Auburn and Florida. Stafford, with the help of RB Knowshon Moreno, helped the Bulldogs remain near the top of the polls and soundly defeat Hawaii in the 2008 Sugar Bowl.

Career numbers: 7,731 passing yards, 213 rushing yards, 57 total TDs, 33 INTs, 57.1 percent completion rate

9. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma: The first time Bradford started for the Sooners, he threw for 350 yards in the first two quarters — the most yards in a half for any Oklahoma quarterback. Breaking that record set the tone for the rest of Bradford’s stellar career with the Sooners. As a sophomore, he led the program to a 12-2 season, a Big 12 conference title, and an appearance in the BCS National Championship. He also won the Heisman Trophy that year, following the precedent Tebow set of winning the award as a sophomore.

Career numbers: 8,403 passing yards, 93 total TDs, 16 INTs, 67.6 percent completion rate

8. Jameis Winston, Florida State: He was a controversial figure off the field, but there is no denying Winston’s skill at quarterback. His confidence, accuracy, and ability to anticipate made him the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft. Through the 2013-14 seasons, Winston led Florida State in an impressive 29-game win streak and won a national championship. He also won the Heisman in 2013.

Career numbers: 7,964 passing yards, 284 rushing yards, 72 total TDs, 28 INTs, 66 percent completion rate

7. Cam Newton, Auburn: Newton may have the most natural talent of all the quarterbacks on this list. After hovering in Tebow’s shadow at Florida and then playing one year at a community college, Newton had only one full season to show the world of college football what he could do. And what a year. He won the Heisman, went undefeated, and led his team to a national championship. That’s a productive way to use one season.

Career numbers: 2,908 passing yards, 1,586 rushing yards, 54 total TDs, 7 INTs, 65.4 percent completion rate

6. Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M: No dual-threat quarterback since Tebow was able to get a crowd so excited until Johnny Football came along. His loud, colorful personality matched his high-powered, dynamic playmaking ability. He became the sensation of 2012, leading the Aggies to a 11-2 season that included a road upset of the No. 1 Crimson Tide. He became the first freshman, and fifth player in the NCAA, to both pass for 3,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in the same season. Manziel was also the first freshman to win the Heisman.

Career numbers: 7,820 passing yards, 2,169 rushing yards, 93 total TDs, 22 INTs, 68.9 percent completion rate

5. AJ McCarron, Alabama: In what seems like the era of dual-threat is best, McCarron was much more of a pure passer and he owned it. He had great accuracy, made great decisions and had perfect quarterback mechanics. McCarron led Alabama to three seasons of double-digit wins, back-to-back national championships, and played a crucial role in establishing Alabama’s sheer dominance.

Career numbers: 9,019 passing yards, 80 total TDs, 15 INTs, 66.9 percent completion rate

4. Marcus Mariota, Oregon: Even though the Ducks traditionally aren’t known for playing tough opponents, their 2014 schedule ended up featuring matchups against five top 25 teams, three of those against teams ranked in the top 10. Even though Mariota didn’t lead his team to a national championship, his playmaking and passing ability was exciting to watch. Mariota won the Heisman before departing for the NFL as the second overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft.

Career numbers: 10,796 passing yards, 2,237 rushing yards, 135 total TDs, 14 INTs, 66.8 percent completion rate

3. Andrew Luck, Stanford: Jim Harbaugh and Luck was a magical combination that brought Stanford to lofty heights. In 2010, Luck led the Cardinal to a 12-1 season and their first BCS bowl win. Even after Harbaugh’s departure from Stanford, Luck’s superb play remained, causing fans, analysts, and NFL scouts to sing his praises. Harbaugh emphasized Luck’s willingness to lower his shoulder and make a tackle as a snapshot of his fierce competitiveness.

Career numbers: 9,340 passing yards, 957 rushing yards, 89 total TDs, 22 INTs, 67 percent completion rate

2. Tim Tebow, Florida: Some of us are tired of hearing his name, but he still deserves a high spot on this list. Known for his surprising agility, short-yardage runs designed to keep drives alive and that jump pass, he also had an uncanny ability to will himself and his team to victory. He was able to motivate his teammates so that they also felt the passion to win. When Tebow won the Heisman in 2007, he was the first sophomore to ever do so.

Career numbers: 9,285 passing yards, 2,947 rushing yards, 145 total TDs, 16 INTs, 66.4 percent completion rate

1. Robert Griffin III, Baylor: No doubt about it, RG3 put Baylor on the college football map. Griffin’s spectacular performance at quarterback ushered in a wave of firsts for Baylor: the first Heisman trophy winner, the first bowl win since 1992, and the first 10-win season since 1980. Griffin is another accomplished passer, but also athletic enough to run like a running back.

Career numbers: 10,366 passing yards, 2,254 rushing yards, 111 total TDs, 17 INTs, 67.1 percent completion rate