Ranking the Top 10 Quarterbacks in College Football Through Two Weeks
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 college football quarterback rankings after two games highlight Darian Mensah of Miami as the top performer, leading the nation in ESPN’s QBR (96.5) and completion percentage (91.1%) while driving a high-scoring offense.
- Other notable quarterbacks in the top 10 include Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss) at No. 3, Jayden Maiava (USC) at No. 2, and Kamario Taylor (Mississippi State) at No. 4, each showing strong performances against varying levels of competition.
- Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, preseason No. 2, experienced a sharp decline in production in the second half against Texas but remains in the top 10 at No. 10 due to strong early game performance.
- The rankings take into account both statistical output and level of competition, with some players like Gunner Stockton (Georgia) excelling statistically despite facing less elite opponents so far.
- The analysis acknowledges it is early in the season, and rankings are subject to change as teams face tougher competition and more games are played.
