Key quarterback battles emerge in college football spring practices

As spring football practices start in March and April, many college football teams are facing key quarterback battles. These competitions can determine which player will be the starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Several top teams like Alabama, Notre Dame, and Michigan are involved in these intriguing battles. For Alabama, Ty Simpson, Austin Mack, and Keelon Russell are competing for the starting position. Simpson has been a contender for several years but faces strong competition from Mack and the talented Russell. At Notre Dame, three returning quarterbacks—Steve Angeli, CJ Carr, and Kenny Minchey—are vying for the top spot. Angeli has experience, while Carr and Minchey bring impressive talents to the field. This competition is expected to be one of the most exciting this spring. Michigan is also looking for a starting quarterback among Mikey Keene, Bryce Underwood, and Jadyn Davis. Underwood is a highly-rated prospect, but Keene's experience may give him an advantage. Davis is another player to watch and has chosen to stay with the team despite the competition. In Colorado, Kaidon Salter and Julian Lewis are in the mix. Salter was a standout at Liberty, but his past season was disappointing. Lewis is a top freshman who has shown great potential, making this battle between two dynamic players crucial for the team's future. Oregon's quarterback race includes Dante Moore and Austin Novosad. Moore is a former five-star recruit who returned to Oregon after a mixed season at UCLA. Novosad has experience with the Ducks and could challenge Moore for the starting job. Maryland's Mike Locksley is also seeking his new quarterback as Justyn Martin and Malik Washington compete for the position. Both players offer different strengths, and their performances this spring will be vital for the team's success. Lastly, Ohio State has Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, and Tavien St. Clair in the running, with Sayin appearing to have the inside track for the starting role. The competition remains open, and monitoring these battles will be key as the season approaches.