Oregon, Ohio State feature top backup quarterbacks for 2026
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The 2026 college football season highlights several strong backup quarterbacks, crucial for teams facing potential injuries to starters. Oregon's Dylan Raiola and Ohio State's Tavien St. Clair are among the notable names, each with impressive backgrounds. Raiola, a former five-star recruit, brings significant experience from his time at Nebraska, while St. Clair is regarded as a future leader in Ohio State's strong quarterback lineage. Meanwhile, Alabama's ongoing quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell will determine critical depth for the Crimson Tide.
- •Dylan Raiola has 22 career starts and 31 touchdowns.
- •Tavien St. Clair remains behind Heisman finalist Julian Sayin.
- •Alabama's competition features five-star recruits Austin Mack and Keelon Russell.
- •Deuce Knight transitioned from Auburn to Ole Miss as a talented backup.
- 2:33 PMCBS Sports — College football's 10 best backup QBs: Oregon, Ohio State among teams with solid second options in 2026
"Experienced backup quarterbacks are increasingly rare in the era of NIL and transfers, but these 10 teams can rest easy knowing they have viable No. 2 options under center
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