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July 24, 2025

EA Sports College Football 26: Top 20 Quarterback Rankings Meet the Elite Signal-Callers Ready to Dominate Your Season

🏈 Official Top 20 QB Rankings

Here’s a look at the quarterbacks topping the charts in College Football 26:

1. Cade Klubnik (Clemson) – 92 OVR
2. Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) – 92 OVR
3. Drew Allar (Penn State) – 92 OVR
4. Sam Leavitt (Arizona State) – 91 OVR
5. LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) – 91 OVR
6. John Mateer (Oklahoma) – 91 OVR
7. Carson Beck (Miami) – 91 OVR
8. Blake Horvath (Navy) – 90 OVR
9. Arch Manning (Texas) – 90 OVR
10. DJ Lagway (Florida) – 90 OVR
11. Avery Johnson (Kansas State) – 89 OVR
12. Kevin Jennings (SMU) – 89 OVR
13. Darian Mensah (Duke) – 89 OVR
14. Luke Altmyer (Illinois) – 89 OVR
15. Kaidon Salter (Colorado) – 88 OVR
16. Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) – 88 OVR
17. Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) – 88 OVR
18. Rocco Becht (Iowa State) – 88 OVR
19. Jake Retzlaff (BYU) – 88 OVR
20. Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) – 88 OVR


🌟 Standout Quarterbacks

  • Elite 92 OVR Club – Cade Klubnik, Garrett Nussmeier, and Drew Allar top the leaderboard, combining elite arm strength with sharp passing accuracy.
  • Dual-Threat Stars – Sam Leavitt and LaNorris Sellers shine with athleticism and versatility, making them dual-threat favorites at 91 OVR.
  • Rising Talent Pool – Names like John Mateer, Carson Beck, and Arch Manning round out the top 10, offering balanced playmaking skill.

🎮 Gameplay Impacts & Strategy

  • Higher Ratings = Better Performance – Choose quarterbacks with high accuracy, strength, and field awareness for consistent, big-play success.
  • Build Around QB Style – Pocket passers like Klubnik demand solid O-line support, while mobile QBs (like Sellers) bring option-fit and scrambling ability.
  • Immersive Gameplay – These ratings reflect real-world talent, improving realism in Dynasty mode, Ultimate Team, and exhibition matches.

🏁 Final Take

The unveiling of EA’s top 20 quarterbacks sets the stage for an exciting season in College Football 26. Whether you're aiming to dominate with the elite arm of Cade Klubnik or shake up the defense with a dual-threat QB like Sam Leavitt, understanding these rankings lets you craft a winning roster from day one.

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