A new starting quarterback hasn't proven to be a major roadblock for teams chasing the College Football Playoff and national championship.

To name two recent examples: Ohio State won last year’s title with Kansas State transfer Will Howard as its starter, while runner-up Notre Dame was led by Duke transfer Riley Leonard.

Both teams are evaluating their two new options at quarterback without any change in expectations: to win every game they play and be the last team standing at Hard Rock Stadium in January.

Neither race has been settled as we turn toward the start of fall camp. Likewise with key battles involving several additional teams with legitimate playoff hopes, including Alabama, Michigan and Tennessee.

These Power Four quarterback competitions will define the final weeks

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