Grant Gunnell, North Texas (from Memphis) If Plumlee wins the job, he should be higher on this list.ģ2. However, Plumlee has room to improve as a passer (53.8 percent completion rate) in order to hold off Mikey Keene in the battle to win the starting job. Plumlee's dynamic rushing ability (1,189 yards in 25 games at Ole Miss) should fit well in coach Gus Malzahn's attack at UCF. He's a candidate for breakout honors this year and has one of the best receiving corps in the Mountain West.ģ1. Millen followed coach Jay Norvell from Nevada to Colorado State and capped his first semester in Fort Collins with a strong performance in the spring game. Clay Millen, Colorado State (from Nevada) Related: College Football Bowl Projections for 2022-23Ģ9. Look for his mobility to be a good fit for the Aztecs' offense. He averaged 206.2 total yards a game with the Hokies last season. San Diego State is Burmeister's third stop at the FBS level. Braxton Burmeister, San Diego State (from Virginia Tech) Tier IV - Potential to be a Solid Starterīrewer struggled as Utah's starter in the first three games of 2021, but he could be the front-runner to replace Malik Willis at Liberty.Ģ8. However, Plummer is working behind a revamped line and supporting cast. The Purdue transfer brings experience (17 games) and is a proven arm (3,405 yards and 26 scores).
With Chase Garbers departing, Plummer's arrival in Berkeley is crucial for the Golden Bears' hopes of a winning season. Related: Ranking the Big Ten Quarterbacks for 2022Ģ6. Bazelak didn't connect on many big plays at Missouri but thrived in the short-to-medium game and completed 66.3 percent of his throws for 5,058 yards and 23 scores in 24 appearances.
Connor Bazelak, Indiana (from Missouri)Ī handful of transfer additions were brought in to solidify Indiana's offense after it averaged only 17.2 points a game in 2021. If Hatcher picks up where he left off in Jonesboro, his arrival should help the Bobcats push for a bowl.Ģ0. The Arkansas native recorded appearances in 32 games with Sun Belt rival Arkansas State from 2019-21 and tossed 65 touchdowns and 7,427 yards in that span. Hatcher was a huge get for coach Jake Spavital. Layne Hatcher, Texas State (from Arkansas State)
Related: College Football's Biggest QB Battles for 2022ġ9. Can he keep the Hilltoppers' high-powered offense on track? However, Doege is experienced (46 appearances) and threw for 10,494 yards combined from stints at Bowling Green and West Virginia. Jarret Doege, WKU (from West Virginia)įilling the void left under center by Bailey Zappe, as well as replacing coordinator Zach Kittley, is a lot for WKU's offense in one offseason. If healthy, Penix has the potential to put up good numbers in DeBoer's system.ġ8. He's reunited with former coordinator Kalen DeBoer (2019 with Indiana), who directed one of the nation's top offenses at Fresno State and is tasked with turning around Washington. Injuries prematurely ended all four of Penix's seasons at Indiana. Michael Penix Jr., Washington (from Indiana) He should rank among the Mountain West's top quarterbacks.ġ6. The Hawaii native accounted for 7,250 yards and scored 58 overall touchdowns in four years with the Rainbow Warriors. Chevan Cordeiro, San Jose State (from Hawaii)Ĭordeiro's arrival as an intraconference transfer is huge for a San Jose State offense looking to improve after averaging only 20 points a game last fall. If Daniels starts all 12 games, he needs to be higher on this list, and his mobility could be an asset for new coach Brian Kelly behind a revamped offensive line.ġ5. LSU has a wide-open quarterback battle between Daniels, Myles Brennan and Garrett Nussmeier this fall. Related: Ranking the SEC Quarterbacks for 2022ġ4. Martinez and running back Deuce Vaughn will be a real problem for Big 12 defenses on the ground. However, interceptions (30) and fumbles were a problem, and Martinez can be more consistent as a passer. The California native accounted for 10,792 total yards and 80 overall scores in four years at Nebraska. Adrian Martinez, Kansas State (from Nebraska)Ī fresh start at Kansas State should help Martinez close out his career on a high note. With a familiar face calling plays (Graham Harrell was at USC in '19) and a good supporting cast, Daniels has a chance to capitalize on that potential in Morgantown.ħ. Daniels transferred to Georgia in '20 but was limited to four games due to injury and just five in '21. After throwing for 2,672 yards and 14 touchdowns at USC in 2018, he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the '19 opener. Untapped potential might be the best way to sum up Daniels. Tier II - The Next Tier.Could Finish in the Elite CategoryĦ.