Who are the Top 10 Impact Transfer Quarterbacks Entering the 2025 CFB Season?
In a sport where quarterbacks loom large, it's only natural that they would dominate the 2024-25 college football transfer portal.
Of course, an enormous number of players change teams through the portal every year, making it easy for one to forget a move or two. With that in mind, which quarterbacks will have the biggest impact on their new programs?
Here are the top 10 impact transfer quarterbacks entering the 2025 college football season, according to FOX Sports Research.
USC went 4-5 with Miller Moss under center in 2024. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Moss waited his turn for three seasons at USC before getting the starting nod for the 2024 season. While he was benched after nine games, Moss flashed some promise in the appearances he did make, showcasing an ability to be decisive and fire quick, crisp passes. In 2024, Moss totaled 2,555 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, nine interceptions and a 135.1 passer rating, while completing 64.4% of his passes. Moss joins a Louisville program that's 19-8 in its first two seasons under head coach Jeff Brohm. Ironically, the best game of Moss' collegiate career came when USC played Louisville in the 2023 Holiday Bowl in what was Moss' first career start and one that saw him throw for 372 yards and six touchdowns.
Darian Mensah led the AAC in passer rating and completion percentage in 2024. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
After redshirting his 2023 freshman season, Mensah was Tulane's starting quarterback in 2024 and balled out. Last season, Mensah totaled 2,723 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, six interceptions and a 166.7 passer rating, while completing 65.9% of his passes. His passer rating and completion percentage each led the AAC. Mensah entered the