FCS QB Article

[SoldierGriz]

Top returning FCS QBs?

Top 10 Returning FCS Quarterbacks In 2025

Who are the top returning FCS quarterbacks in 2025?

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[Dillon]

Well at least The Griz has an ex-QB on the list!

 

[goatcreekgriz]

Good for Sam.

 

[Wolf777]

Well at least The Griz has an ex-QB on the list!

Glad for Sam that he found a good fit finally and made the most of his next opportunity.

 

[ElrodGrizzly]

Did we ever get a convincing answer on why the offensive line just inexplicably stopped blocking and watched Vidlak get destroyed against NAU? I have never seen anything like it. I've heard illness, but has anyone ever gotten an actually convincing explanation of what happened in that game? It feels like we went on an incredible run to the natty, and everybody sort of glossed over it

 

[SoCal Surfer]

Did we ever get a convincing answer on why the offensive line just inexplicably stopped blocking and watched Vidlak get destroyed against NAU? I have never seen anything like it. I've heard illness, but has anyone ever gotten an actually convincing explanation of what happened in that game? It feels like we went on an incredible run to the natty, and everybody sort of glossed over it

Not a satisfactory explanation. It was a very negative optic event that many did not want to highlight.

 

[Brother Bear]

Crazy to think UM played in the chipper in the exact same season!

 

[Griz til I die]

The FCS lost some good QB's both to graduation and the portal this offseason. That said though, I personally like Garbalis at Tarleton. He's the real deal. Bouman at USD is also good but I'll be curious to see what he does with a completely new look offense this year. We didn't get to see Ty Pennington at NAU last year as he was injured when they came to Missoula. I think if I remember correctly, they were on their 3rd string QB against us last year. NAU will be sneaky this year. Probably a good year to miss them lol. Don't know much about any of those other guys but these are the three that stand out to me.

 

[HookedonGriz]

Did we ever get a convincing answer on why the offensive line just inexplicably stopped blocking and watched Vidlak get destroyed against NAU? I have never seen anything like it. I've heard illness, but has anyone ever gotten an actually convincing explanation of what happened in that game? It feels like we went on an incredible run to the natty, and everybody sort of glossed over it

I heard a double whammy…..most of the team was battling the flu but also a lot of guys thought Big Cliff was a better leader and deserved to be out there over Sam and wanted him to get the reins.

 

[HookedonGriz]

I’m really happy for Sam. I remember talking him up quite a bit when he was on our roster because I knew he could absolutely spin it and his potential was through the roof. I took a little bit of grief for that so I was always happy to see him kick some ass once he left. Looks like he is now a Payton award potential QB.

 

[GriznMN]

The FCS lost some good QB's both to graduation and the portal this offseason. That said though, I personally like Garbalis at Tarleton. He's the real deal. Bouman at USD is also good but I'll be curious to see what he does with a completely new look offense this year. We didn't get to see Ty Pennington at NAU last year as he was injured when they came to Missoula. I think if I remember correctly, they were on their 3rd string QB against us last year. NAU will be sneaky this year. Probably a good year to miss them lol. Don't know much about any of those other guys but these are the three that stand out to me.

Bouman is the son of a former Minnesota Vikings quarterback and a lot of people in Minnesota wanted him to be recruited by the Minnesota Gophers. Except, in typical Gopher fashion, they passed on him. He has proven himself to be a very accomplished quarterback at the FCS level. I believe the one knock on him was his accuracy when he had limited space from which to throw (defenders were close to him). I haven't watched him much so I don't know if he has overcome that deficit.

 

[Griz Addict]

Glad for Sam that he found a good fit finally and made the most of his next opportunity.

Yeah it was clear that he just didnt fit the system. Kid is a pocket passer all day. Need a decent o line to be one of those. The Griz offense is ideal for rpo guy that can take off when the play breaks down.

 

[SoldierGriz]

I heard a double whammy…..most of the team was battling the flu but also a lot of guys thought Big Cliff was a better leader and deserved to be out there over Sam and wanted him to get the reins.

Man - if the 2nd part of that whammy is true, WTF? Makes me wonder about their character.

Water under the bridge now, but sheesh.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Man - if the 2nd part of that whammy is true, WTF? Makes me wonder about their character.

Water under the bridge now, but sheesh.

I also remember it was the first time we’d heard about Mayginnes’ vertigo issues…he never really came back after that game.

 

[Americansoul]

Not a satisfactory explanation. It was a very negative optic event that many did not want to highlight.

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[Americansoul]

I heard a double whammy…..most of the team was battling the flu but also a lot of guys thought Big Cliff was a better leader and deserved to be out there over Sam and wanted him to get the reins.

if the second part of that statement is that's even remotely true, wtf..

 

[uofmman1122]

Man - if the 2nd part of that whammy is true, WTF? Makes me wonder about their character.

Water under the bridge now, but sheesh.

They were right, though?

 

[SoldierGriz]

They were right, though?

I doubt it personally. These are grown men playing D1 football...

 

[PhxGriz]

Yeah it was clear that he just didnt fit the system. Kid is a pocket passer all day. Need a decent o line to be one of those. The Griz offense is ideal for rpo guy that can take off when the play breaks down.

Better be large enough to handle the pounding as well. It's why McDowell was so effective.