True quarterback battles are a dying breed at the Power Four level now that money is part of the equation. There’s simply not enough to go around for two stars on the same team, and the player who feels like the odd man out can leave for a payday and starting snaps. But quarterback competitions still thrive at the G5 level. In fact, five of the six G5 programs in Texas will enter fall camp without a named starting quarterback. UTSA’s Owen McCown is the only sure-bet starter.
Let’s break down the five quarterback battles across the state — and predict who we’ll see under center in Week 1. Or in Sam Houston’s case, Week 0.