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Who are the best quarterbacks in the history of college football?

Updated: May 24

Do you love college football? Keep reading because I will be telling you about the top 10 quarterbacks. Hope you enjoy!


Tim Tebow, Tommie Frazier, Vince Young, Peyton Manning, and Peyton Manning

  1. Tim Tebow

Birth: August 14, 1987 Place of Birth: Makati, Philippines Fun Fact: His trademark move, dropping to one knee in prayer, became known as "Tebowing". 

  1. Tommie Frazier

Birth: July 16, 1974 Place of Birth: Bradenton, FL Fun Fact: Even though he is the 2nd best college football quarterback, he did not play in the NFL.

  1. Vince Young

Birth: July 25, 2001 Place of Birth: Wynnewood, PA Fun Fact: After the Panthers' win against the Arizona Cardinals, Young earned the nickname "Carolina Reaper". 

  1. Peyton Manning

Birth: March 24, 1976 Place of Birth: New Orleans, LA Fun Fact: He holds the NFL record for most career passing yards (71,940) and passing touchdowns (539). 

  1. Matt Leinart

Birth: May 11, 1983 Place of Birth: Santa Ana, CA Fun Fact: Matt Leinart quarterbacked the USC Trojans to back-to-back Associated Press national championships in 2003 and 2004, and won the Heisman Trophy in 2004. 

  1. Baker Mayfield

Birth: April 14, 1995 Place of Birth: Austin, TX Fun Fact: Mayfield set the NFL rookie quarterback record for passing touchdowns during his first season, along with ending a 19-game winless streak for the Browns in his debut. 

  1. Cam Newton

Birth: May 11, 1989 Place of Birth: Atlanta, GA Fun Fact: Newton set a single-season record for quarterback rushing touchdowns in the NFL. 

  1. Johnny Manziel

Birth: December 6, 1992 Place of Birth: Tyler, TX Fun Fact: He became known for flashing a "Money Manziel" hand sign after big plays, a signature move that became synonymous with his nickname "Johnny Football". 

  1. Joe Burrow

Birth: December 10, 1996 Place of Birth: Ames, IA Fun Fact: He led Athens High School to three straight playoff appearances and the school's first seven playoff victories, earning the state's Mr. Football Award and Gatorade Player of the Year award in 2014. 

  1. Roger Staubach

Birth: February 5, 1942 Place of Birth: Cincinnati, OH Fun Fact: Staubach earned the nickname "Roger the Dodger" for his signature quarterback scrambles and plays executed with talent to win the game. 

 
 
 

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