They say it over and over. The game is all about the quarterback.

Those who have experience at the most important position on the field, college football coaches insist, win big games.

Unless, apparently, you’re a blue blood program .

So while you stare at the first US LBM Coaches Poll of the 2025 college football season, don’t ignore the glaring reality staring back.

Five of the top eight teams have first-time starters at the most important position on the field.

“The quarterback is critical to everything you do,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said. “There’s no getting around it.”

It is here where we introduced Texas, Ohio State, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Alabama. All among the top 10 in the Coaches Poll, and all preseason favorites to reach the College Football Playoff — and possi

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