True freshman Danny O'Neil from Indiana has been named San Diego State University's starting quarterback, marking the first time a freshman has held this position since the program joined Division I. O'Neil beat out sophomore transfer AJ Duffy and redshirt freshman Javance Tupou’ata-Johnson for the role. Meanwhile, Boise State has named Maddux Madsen, a redshirt sophomore with prior playing experience, as their starting quarterback over highly touted transfer Malachi Nelson. At BYU, the quarterback competition remains unresolved between Gerry Bohanon and Jake Retzlaff, with both showing strengths in different aspects during fall camp. These developments highlight significant changes in college football as teams prepare for the upcoming season.