ACC quarterbacks ranked as season approaches with key transfers

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

ACC quarterbacks ranked as season approaches with key transfers
Summary

The ACC features 17 quarterbacks ranked as the college football season nears, highlighted by intra-conference transfers. Miami’s Darian Mensah leads the list after joining the Hurricanes from Duke, supported by strong offensive weapons. Other notable players include Kevin Jennings of SMU and Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele from California. The ranking also considers factors like playing experience and potential impact on team success, with several quarterbacks like CJ Bailey and Alberto Mendoza facing pressure to perform. As teams finalize their rosters, the rankings set the stage for anticipated matchups in the upcoming season.

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  • Darian Mensah of Miami is ranked first among ACC quarterbacks.
  • Kevin Jennings enters his third season as SMU's starter.
  • Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele had a strong freshman year at California.
  • CJ Bailey boasts over 5,500 career passing yards for N.C. State.
  • Alberto Mendoza steps in as Georgia Tech's new starting quarterback.
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  • 9:10 AMYahoo SportsACC QB rankings headlined by intra-conference transfer drama
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The Atlantic Coast Conference is filled with quarterbacks ranging from potential stars to unknowns. We ranked all 17 of them ahead of the season.

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