2025 College Football QB Battles: Odds, Favorites & Updates

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With around two weeks left before the 2025 college football season is fully underway, there are plenty of position competitions still ongoing.

Of course, the most important position is typically at quarterback, so let’s take a look at the six major, ongoing QB battles and who is favored to win each.

Odds are courtesy of SportsBetting.ag.

They will be updated daily here: https://sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaaf-specials/starting-qb

Notre Dame Week 1 Starting QB

Kenny Minchey -120

CJ Carr -120

Ohio State Week 1 Starting QB

Julian Sayin -500

Lincoln Kienholz +300

Oregon Week 1 Starting QB

Dante Moore -1000

Austin Novosad +550

Michigan Week 1 Starting QB

Bryce Underwood -500

Mikey Keene +300

Jake Garcia +800

Jadyn Davis +1500

Tennessee Week 1 Starting QB

Joey Aguilar -200

Jake Merklinger +150

Missouri Week 1 Starting QB

Sam Horn -130

Beau Pribula -110

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