College Football QB Rankings: Week 10’s Top 20, Including Texas A&M Star Marcel Reed

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College Football QB Rankings: Week 10’s Top 20, Including Texas A&M Star Marcel Reed

College Football QB Rankings: Week 10's Top 20, Including Texas A&M Star Marcel Reed — Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Jason Burgos · Sportsnaut

Fri, Oct 31, 2025 ·

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Just like in the NFL, the quarterback position is extremely important in the college ranks. So, who are the best of the best as we head into Saturday's matchups? We aim to answer that for you with our all-new top 20 college football QB rankings heading into Week 10 of the 2025 season.

20. Rocco Becht , Iowa State Cyclones

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After a fast start to the season, Rocco Becht and Iowa State have hit a three-game skid heading into Week 10. Last week was a frustrating day as he threw for 311 yards, but his 3 INTs played a key role in a loss to BYU. Nevertheless, has strong throwing mechanics and a quick release. But his ability to extend plays and make accurate passes on the run makes him a big problem for opposing defenses until the whistle blows.

Rocco Becht stats: 8 games, 1,933 passing yards, 17 total TDs, 60 rushing yards, 141.1 rating

19. Athan Kaliakmanis, Rutgers

Former Minnesota recruit Athan Kaliakmanis is having a career year in his second season at Rutgers. The senior is top 10 in the nation for throwing yards and is, arguably, the lone bright spot for a 4-4 Scarlet Knights team this season.

Unfortunately, in the biggest game of the season for Rutgers, he was completely shut down by Oregon's defense in Week 8. However, he bounced back in a big way with a 359-yard performance against Purdue.

Athan Kaliakmanis stats:8 games, 2, 223 passing yards, 15 total TDs, -7 rushing yards, 146.1 rating

18. Kevin Jennings, SMU

SMU has developed junior Kevin Jennings over the last four years, and he has turned into a pretty darn good QB for the Mustangs. After a breakout season in 2024, Jennings is playing well again in 2025 with 2,119 passing yards and has 18 total touchdowns after eight games. While he needs to cut down on his turnovers, SMU is competitive every week because of the talented fourth-year player.

Kevin Jennings stats: 8 games, 2,119 passing yards, 18 total TDs, 32 rushing yards, 146.2 rating

17. Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt senior Diego Pavia has taken a big step forward in his second season leading the Commodores' offense. He is set to have career highs across the board in 2025 and has helped get his team to a 7-1 record and a top 10 ranking heading into Week 10. The stud QB has a chance to lead his team to a playoff spot this year with some big games ahead, including a matchup this week against Texas this weekend.

Diego Pavia stats:8 games, 1,698 passing yards, 20 total TDs, 458 rushing yards, 159.0 rating

16. Luke Altmyer, Illinois

While this has not been the season that Illinois , senior Luke Altmyer has remained the anchor of their offense all year. After notable growth in 2024, he has been even better this year and is on pace for career highs across the board. Heading into Week 10, he is 12th in passer rating and 18th in yards in the nation.

Luke Altmyer stats:8 games, 2,020 passing yards, 17 total TDs, 20 rushing yards, 165.6 rating

15. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss

To replace first-round pick Jaxson Dart , Ole Miss brought in Ferris State transfer Trinidad Chambliss. Under the guidance of head coach Lane Kiffin, Chambliss has helped maintain the standard set last season. The Rebels are 7-1 and are ranked in the top-10 heading into Week 10 because of how well he has played in some big games, including a pair of 300-plus yard throwing days against LSU and Oklahoma.

Trinidad Chambliss stats: 8 games, 1,864 passing yards, 14 total TDs, 376 rushing yards, 148.7 rating

14. Sawyer Robertson , Baylor

Baylor's Sawyer Robertson showed a lot of potential in his first season as a starter in 2024, and he has grown even more in 2025. The senior is No. 1 in the nation in passing yards and second for touchdowns heading into Week 10, and the Bears have one of the best passing attacks in the country because of Robertson. The Texas native is putting his name on the radar of NFL draft evaluators.

Sawyer Robertson stats:8 games, 2,513 passing yards, 25 total TDs, 35 rushing yards, 145.4 rating

13. Joe Fagnano, Connecticut

After losing two of their first three, Connecticut got on a roll and won four straight due to the strong play of senior QB Joe Fagnano. The Maine Black Bears transfer is having a career year in his third season with the Huskies, as he sits sixth in the nation for passing yards and has 18 passing TDs to no INTs after eight games. UConn is a team to watch in the final weeks of the season because of the Pennsylvania native.

Joe Fagnano stats:8 games, 2,262 passing yards, 20 total TDs, 104 rushing yards, 158.9 rating

12. Darian Mensah, Duke

Duke will always be known for its basketball team, but sophomore Darian Mensah is making the football program worth watching each week. While they've lost three games this season, it isn't the fault of the player rising on many draft boards around the NFL. Heading into Week 9, the California native is second in the nation in passing yards and ninth in passing TDs. While his team fell to Georgia Tech in Week 8, the star QB threw for 373 in the loss.

Darian Mensah stats:7 games, 2,211 passing yards, 17 total TDs, -61 rushing yards, 165.8 rating

11. Marcel Reed, Texas A&M

Texas A&M is ranked third in the nation, if not for the strong play of sophomore Marcel Reed. He has been steady all season and avoided mistakes that could cost his team wins. In Week 3, he had his best showing of the season against their toughest opponent when he dropped 360 passing yards and 2 TDs on Notre Dame.

Marcel Reed stats:8 games, 1,972 passing yards, 23 total TDs, 349 rushing yards, 155.5 rating

10. Drew Mestemaker, North Texas

North Texas Freshman Drew Mestemaker has quietly had a fantastic season for the Green Mean. The team heads into Week 10 with a 7-1 record, and the Austin, TX native is a huge reason why. He is second in the nation in passing yards and fourth in TDs. In Week 9, he had a performance that won't be topped by anyone this year when he threw for 608 yards against Charlotte.

Drew Mestemaker stats:8 games, 2,468 passing yards, 25 total TDs, 65 rushing yards, 162.1 rating

9. Dante Moore , Oregon

Oregon has national title hopes this year, partially due to the strong play of QB Dante Moore. He has been a machine running their offense for much of the season. However, recent bumps in the road — including throwing for just 86 yards against Wisconsin is why he has slipped in or latest college football QB rankings.

Nevertheless, he heads into Week 10 ranked in the top 10 in the nation for both touchdown passes and passer rating.

Dante Moore stats:8 games, 1,772 passing yards, 19 total TDs, 131 rushing yards, 171.7 rating

8. Josh Hoover, TCU

TCU heads into Week 10 with a 6-2 record because of the strong play of junior Josh Hoover, as he sits third in TDs and passing yards in the country. The four-year veteran is on pace to have his best year yet and is getting the attention of NFL scouts this fall.

Josh Hoover stats:8 games, 2,371 passing yards, 24 total TDs, 4 rushing yards, 156.1 rating

7. Taylen Green , Arkansas

Arkansas QB Taylen Green is one of the very best dual threat signal callers in the league. After eight games, he has an impressive 603 yards on the ground. It's what a big part of what makes him a serious problem for opposing defenses each week. While the Razorbacks have lost six straight — four to ranked teams — Green has done the best he can to keep his team competitive against elite competition throughout the season.

Taylen Green stats:8 games, 2,178 passing yards, 23 total TDs, 603 rushing yards, 155.7 rating

6. Demond Williams, Jr., Washington

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Washington 's Demond Williams is having a breakout season in year two with the Huskies. He is top 10 in the nation for passing percentage. top 15 for yards, and has also racked up 429 yards on the ground. The Arizona native is a major reason why Washington is 6-2 heading into Week 10 and has a chance to make the playoffs if they can get some big wins later in the season.

Demond Williams stats:8 games, 2,117 passing yards, 18 total TDs, 429 rushing yards, 170.0 passer rating

5. Joey Aguilar, Tennessee

Although Tennessee came up short against Georgia and Alabama this season, Joey Aguilar and the Volunteers' offense have been outstanding for the majority of 2025. They have scored over 40 in six of their eight games (72 in Week 2 and 56 in Weeks 4 and 9), and the starting QB is a major reason why. The senior is having his best campaign yet and is in the top five in the nation for passing yards heading into Week 10.

Joey Aguilar stats:8 games, 2,344 passing yards, 20 total TDs, 37 rushing yards, 162.8 rating

4. Julian Sayin, Ohio State

Ohio State 's Julian Sayin has the unenviable task of being a first-time starter for a defending champion. Yet, despite the immense pressure, he has been amazing in the Buckeyes' first seven games. He is third in the nation in passer rating and is the most accurate passer (78.4 completion percentage) in college football heading into Week 9 for the No. 1 team in the country. "Super Saiyan" is pushing his name into the Heisman discussion.

Julian Sayin stats:7 games, 1,872 passing yards, 19 total TDs, 17 rushing yards, 189.7 rating

3. Ty Simpson , Alabama

There was a ton of pressure on Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer heading into the season, and things got worst after a Week 1 loss. However, quarterback Ty Simpson has alleviated all of it with some outstanding play this year.

After their Week 1 loss to FSU, he and the offense have caught fire, and they've been a key part of big victories over four ranked teams this season. After nine weeks, he has 20 total TDs and has helped his team land a top-five spot in the rankings .

Ty Simposn stats:8 games, 2,184 passing yards, 22 total TDs, 79 rushing yards, 162.6 rating

2. Jayden Maiava, USC

One-time UNLV talent Jayden Maiava has been outstanding for USC all season long. The Trojans returned to the top 25 for a time due to the exploits of the junior and big-time performances in games against ranked teams, Illinois, and Michigan. While he was unable to lead them to a pivotal Week 8 win against Notre Dame, USC has had a far more competitive year because of how good the junior has played.

Jayden Maiava stats:7 games, 2,180 passing yards, 19 total TDs, 41 rushing yards, 173.5 rating

1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana

Cal transfer Fernando Mendoza has been the biggest breakout star in college football this season. Indiana isn't close to being No. 1 in the nation or in the discussion as a National Championship contender without the junior. He is No. 1 in the nation for touchdowns and third in passer rating. Mendoza has been fantastic over the first nine weeks of the season and has played very well in huge matchups against Illinois and Oregon.

Fernando Mendoza stats:8 games, 1,923 passing yards, 27 total TDs, 196 rushing yards, 188.5 passer rating

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