2026 Preseason · Updated automatically
2026 PRESEASON QUARTERBACK RANKINGS
Coach-baseline projections + opponent-adjusted strength of schedule for every FBS program. 411 players ranked.
Preseason QB rankings for the 2026 college fantasy football season. Projections combine each head coach's 3-year position-slot baseline with returning production, opponent strength of schedule, and a fantasy-tilted DvP layer. Built by CFBDynasty for serious dynasty managers.
Slot
Scoring
RK
Player
Pts
SOS
★ TIER 1 — ELITE STARTERS
1
QB1Brad Jackson
Texas StateG.J. Kinne
389.732.5 PPG
SOS 0.90 tougher Playoff 0.80
2
QB1Darian Mensah
MiamiMario Cristobal
367.930.7 PPG
SOS 0.90 tougher Playoff 1.20
3
QB1Trinidad Chambliss
Ole MissPete Golding
354.829.6 PPG
SOS 0.80 tougher Playoff 0.80
4
QB1Sam Leavitt
LSULane Kiffin
349.329.1 PPG
SOS 0.90 tougher Playoff 1.00
5
QB1Arch Manning
TexasSteve Sarkisian
349.129.1 PPG
SOS 0.70 tougher Playoff 0.80
6
QB1Drew Mestemaker
Oklahoma StateEric Morris
345.628.8 PPG
SOS 0.90 tougher Playoff 0.80
7
QB1John Mateer
OklahomaBrent Venables
344.128.7 PPG
SOS 0.80 tougher Playoff 0.70
8
QB1Nick Minicucci
DelawareRyan Carty
342.728.6 PPG
SOS 1.10 easier Playoff 1.20
9
QB1Josh Hoover
IndianaCurt Cignetti
339.328.3 PPG
SOS 0.80 tougher Playoff 0.80
10
QB1Lincoln Kienholz
LouisvilleJeff Brohm
336.728.1 PPG
SOS 0.90 tougher Playoff 0.90
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Projections refreshed automatically from CFBDynasty model · scoring: PPR · 411 players ranked