Cover 3 College Football Top QB Battles To Watch As Spring Practice Gets Underway | College Football
Mar 23, 2026
Roundtable breakdown of the biggest college QB battles heating up in spring practice. Conversation covers Alabama, Tennessee, Nebraska, Florida and Iowa quarterback contests. Rapid-fire rundowns highlight late-cycle competitions and potential job flips across the ACC and mid-majors.
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Whittingham Succession Unwound Into A Messy Exit
- Bud Elliott recalled Utah's messy succession with Kyle Whittingham leaving and later coaching at Michigan, calling the process disrespectful and mishandled.
- He highlighted Utah pushing Whittingham toward retirement and then losing him and staff to Michigan.
Missouri Picks Simmons For Downfield Upside
- Missouri named Austin Simmons the starter because his downfield arm and higher ceiling fit Eli Drinkwitz's plan more than the previous option.
- Simmons' past SEC flashes plus familiarity with Caden Lee from Ole Miss made his selection predictable.
QB Battles Often Stretch Into The Season
- College teams still value keeping multiple high-level QBs; spring battles often continue into fall and both QBs may see early-season snaps.
- DeBoer and other coaches may rotate until clear separation emerges.