Turf Show Times
For all the hype about this being a top quarterback class, the quarterback play this season has been underwhelming to say the least. That was especially the case in Week 3. Arch Manning and Cade Klubnik continue to struggle. Garrett Nussmeier had a strong performance, but didn’t light up the stat sheet by any means. On the bright side, that also means there could be less of a need for the Rams to trade into the top-10.
Every week throughout the college football season, I will be watching some of the top quarterback prospects for 2026 and rating their performances. My ratings will also take into account the opponent
The LSU offense wasn’t necessarily impressive against Florida, but Garrett Nussemeier will be QB1 until further notice. There has been some bad quarterback play to start the college football season. Nussmeier is the only player that consistently looks poised, makes anticipation throws, and doesn’t panic under pressure. To put it simply, he looks the part and seems to have a lot of the mental stuff down.
Nussmeier didn’t necessarily stand out on the stat sheet. He was only 15-of-27 for 220 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Still, the completions from Nussmeier come with purpose. He seems to understand what the defense is doing and actively processes it mentally. The LSU quarterback is separating himself from the pack.
Player Performance Rating: 7/10
Carson Beck may not be the most exciting prospect and it is certainly worth noting that the Miami offensive line has been a wall this season. The Hurricanes also have an impressive group of playmakers. At the same time, Beck is playing very well. As Dane Brugler wrote in The Athletic,
“The main takeaway from Saturday’s game (and all three games of Miami’s games so far) is the obvious confidence that Beck is playing with right now. As the mistakes piled up for him at Georgia last season, things started to snowball. But he is playing with improved anticipation and decisiveness as a passer this season, ripping throws to arrive as receivers get out of their breaks…It’s still early, but there is no question Beck has helped himself. Scouts wanted to see him get back on track after a tumultuous end at Georgia, and that is exactly what Beck has done while executing at a high level.”
Beck is showing why he was considered a top prospect at the beginning of last season and he made the right decision going back to school and not declaring. The Miami quarterback would seemingly be a great fit for the Rams and Sean McVay. He has a quick release and has shown quick processing. Beck is right behind Nussmeier right now as the top quarterback in the class.
Player Performance Rating: 7.5/10
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