The Big Ten lost several of its top quarterbacks to the NFL this offseason, leaving many unproven but talented prospects ready to step into elevated roles in 2025.
Ranking the top quarterback rooms in the conference requires heavy projection, as few players have seen significant playing time. Still, hopes are high that many new arrivals, whether through recruiting or the transfer portal, will be able to live up to the hype.
Here’s a ranking of all 18 quarterback rooms in the Big Ten heading into the season.
18: Purdue
The Boilermakers finished dead last in the conference last season with a 1-11 record, and optimism remains low heading into the fall. Behind center, Ryan Browne is expected to step into the starting role after seeing time as a backup last season. In 2024 he recorded 43 completions on 76 attempts for 532 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. Though his overall numbers are decent, he struggled against top competition. Against Ohio State, Oregon and Penn State, Browne went just 12-for-28 for 133 yards with one touchdown and one pick. Behind him are several unproven players with few college snaps and low recruiting pedigrees, with Malachi SIngleton, an Arkansas transfer, expected to win the backup role. Overall, there are too many unproven players on a team that struggled heavily last season to warrant a higher ranking.
17. Minnesota
Another former Big Ten West team holding down the rear, Minnesota lost Max Brosmer, who was solid during his lone season with the Golden Gophers, to the NFL. Heading into 2025, redshirt freshman Drake Lindsey, who only has five career pass attempts, is the projected starter. Behind him are redshirt sophomore Dylan Wittke and redshirt senior Emmett Morehead from Old Dominion, neither of whom boast impressive resumes.
16: Wisconsin
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Publish date : 2025-07-01 21:10:00
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