June 22, 2026

Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State football quarterbacks experiencing growing pains as first-year starters


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Welcome to Week Four of Clemson-Alabama Watch on the road to the College Football Playoff. College football’s Big Three are watching their quarterbacks go through the growing pains that come with being a first-year starter. The discomfort varies based on the player. But each has flashed moments of greatness and had times that have made you question if they’re the right guy for the job. The thing is, only two of the three have a runway to spend the season figuring it out. Alabama’s Bryce Young and Clemson’s D.J. Uiagalelei will continue getting the benefit of the doubt until they eventually tap into their five-star talents. Or maybe they won’t. Who knows, it’s early. What’s known is C.J. Stroud doesn’t have that luxury. He’s Ohio State’s quarterback until he’s no longer the right man. Unlike Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney, Ryan Day has options that he made…

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