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200 FBS quarterbacks went into portal, and the best ones came out with promises of big paychecks
Top power conference programs paid over $3 million for experienced quarterbacks, with one transfer deal reaching $5 million, reshaping the FBS quarterback roster for 2026.
- Last week, about 200 Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks entered the transfer portal by last week's deadline, with 40 Power Four starter jobs open for the 2026 season as top programs pay premiums.
- Among the 68 quarterbacks who were starters in 2025, 24 are out of eligibility, 16 entered the portal and 28 indicated they would return, while Brendan Sorsby and Drew Mestemaker followed coaches and Dylan Raiola’s injury altered Oregon’s depth.
- Brendan Sorsby's reported $5,000,000 deal highlights the market, while Lane Kiffin signed Sam Leavitt to LSU after Leavitt's injury-limited season last year.
- That doesn't mean it's a buyer's market, as many starter spots have effectively been spoken for by incumbent starters who moved schools while experienced starters commanded packages worth north of $3 million.
- Legal fights over eligibility and contracts are producing roster ripple effects, as Duke sued Darian Mensah on Tuesday for breach of contract and Trinidad Chambliss is taking the NCAA to court after a denied petition.
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200 FBS quarterbacks went into portal, and the best ones came out with promises of big paychecks
About 200 Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks had entered the transfer portal by last week’s deadline. That doesn’t mean it was a buyer’s market.
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