Florida State faces five key quarterbacks in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Florida State's 2026 football schedule includes several challenging quarterbacks, essential for ACC competition. The top five quarterbacks highlighted are Darian Mensah from Miami, Kevin Jennings of SMU, CJ Bailey from NC State, Keelon Russell of Alabama, and Mason Heintschel from Pitt. Each poses significant threats with their skills as the Seminoles aim to contend for championships. Florida State's matchups with these quarterbacks will be critical to their success as they seek a return to the ACC title race.
- •Darian Mensah named ACC's Preseason Player of the Year.
- •Kevin Jennings passed for 3,641 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2025.
- •CJ Bailey received preseason All-ACC recognition entering his junior season.
- •Keelon Russell is in a competition for Alabama's starting quarterback role.
- •Mason Heintschel is an intriguing sophomore with impressive freshman stats.
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking the best quarterbacks Florida State will face in 2026
"From Miami's Darian Mensah to SMU's Kevin Jennings, here's our ranking of the five best quarterbacks FSU is scheduled to face during the 2026 season.
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