Multiple NCAA Teams Launch Competitive 2025 Quarterback Battles in Fall Camp

Several college football teams are entering fall camp with open quarterback competitions heading into the 2025 season. BYU's quarterback situation became uncertain after Jake Retzlaff left the team amid legal issues, leaving McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, and Bear Bachmeier as the main contenders. Fresno State's new coach Matt Entz highlighted a wide-open QB battle among E.J. Warner, Carson Conklin, and Jayden Mandal, with Warner wearing the iconic No. 13 jersey once worn by his Hall of Fame father. Michigan also faces a competitive quarterback race involving true freshman Bryce Underwood, grad transfer Mikey Keene, and fifth-year Jake Garcia, with teammates emphasizing the close-knit nature of the QB room. Across these programs, the emphasis is on competition balanced with team unity as each looks to identify reliable starters before or during the early part of the season.