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Transfer QBs dominate Week 1 college football
6 Sep
Summary
- Darian Mensah had a stellar debut for Miami with five touchdowns.
- Josh Hoover showcased strong performance for Indiana's offense.
- True freshman Faizon Brandon impressed in his first start for Tennessee.
College football's opening weekend saw transfer quarterbacks and first-year starters make significant impacts. Darian Mensah, a transfer to Miami, put on a remarkable performance, completing 27-of-30 passes for 401 yards and five touchdowns in a decisive win over Stanford. His debut has already positioned him as a potential Heisman Trophy favorite.
Indiana's new starter, Josh Hoover, also impressed in his first outing. The TCU transfer threw for 231 yards and four touchdowns on 13-of-16 passing during a convincing victory against North Texas. Elsewhere, Alabama's Keelon Russell and Tennessee's true freshman Faizon Brandon demonstrated their five-star talent with strong showings in their respective debuts, though against lesser competition.
However, not all quarterback changes yielded immediate success. Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker struggled in a loss to Tulsa, continuing the Cowboys' lengthy losing streak. DJ Lagway and Byrum Brown experienced close losses in their debuts for Baylor and Auburn, respectively. Veteran transfer Rocco Becht provided a solid, efficient performance for Penn State.
