Healy expects Bucs to name starting QB by next weekend

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Healy expects Bucs to name starting QB by next weekend
Summary

ETSU held its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday as the program assesses its quarterback competition. Head coach Will Healy indicated that the competition, narrowed to Jake McNamara, Mason Mims, and Jadyn Davis, is progressing and could see a decision made soon. Healy aims to have the candidates reduced to two by next week, with a starter expected to be named by next weekend. The upcoming evaluation will focus on how the quarterbacks respond following their scrimmage performance.

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  • ETSU scrimmaged on August 8 as part of fall camp.
  • Quarterback competition is between McNamara, Mims, and Davis.
  • Healy seeks to narrow down to two candidates next week.
  • A final decision on the starting quarterback is expected by August 15.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — ETSU’s quarterback competition could soon be entering its final stage. The Buccaneers took the field Saturday for their first scrimmage of fall camp, giving head coach Will Healy another opportunity to evaluate a quarterback battle that remains one of the biggest questions surrounding the team entering the 2026 season. Healy […]

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