SEC teams name starting quarterbacks for 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The 2026 college football season is set to begin with all 16 SEC teams announcing their starting quarterbacks. Alabama's Keelon Russell, Arkansas' K.J. Jackson, and Auburn's Byrum Brown are among the new leaders under center. Florida has picked Aaron Philo, while Georgia sticks with Gunner Stockton. New starters also include Kamario Taylor at Mississippi State, Austin Simmons at Missouri, and Sam Leavitt at LSU. Oklahoma's John Mateer and Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss round out the quarterback lineup. This season marks an early test for all teams as they aim for a successful start on Labor Day Weekend.
- •Alabama names Keelon Russell as starting quarterback.
- •Arkansas selects K.J. Jackson to lead the offense.
- •Auburn announces Byrum Brown as their starter.
- •Florida's Aaron Philo takes over as QB1.
- •Gunner Stockton returns for Georgia, aiming for SEC title.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Who is each SEC team's starting quarterback to open the 2026 season?
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