The recruitment of Arch Manning has been as secretive as can be. He cannot be found on social media and does not do interviews. Information can be difficult to find as the nation's top recruit for the class of 2023 closes in on a decision over the coming months. Get the latest QB news in the Gunslinger Buzz Trackers: QB Transfers | 2022 QB Recruits | 2023 QB Recruits As difficult as it is to find new information on Manning's recruiting process, it's even tougher to know who to trust. Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports is about as reliable as it gets in college football recruiting and on Wednesday, he reported Manning's father Cooper Manning told him he is not down to just two
College Football News
Aidan Gray: Northwestern adds 3-star QB to 2023 class
The Northwestern Wildcats landed a commitment from Aidan Gray for the Class of 2023. He made the announcement on Sunday through his Twitter account. Get the latest QB news in the Gunslinger Buzz Trackers: QB Transfers | 2022 QB Recruits | 2023 QB Recruits Gray is rated as a 3-star prospect by three of the four major recruiting sites, and Northwestern was Gray's first reported Power 5 scholarship offer. He announced the offer on his Twitter account four days prior to his commitment. Other FBS offers include the Bowling Green Falcons, Eastern Michigan Eagles, Miami (OH) RedHawks, Northern Illinois Huskies, Toledo Rockets and Western Michigan Broncos. Aidan Gray Recruiting Profile 247Sports: 3-star | QB 49 | IL 21
Tyler Phommachanh: UConn hopes QB will be healthy for summer
UConn Huskies quarterback Tyler Phommachanh missed most of last season and is hopeful to be close to full health for the summer, according to a report from thisisuconncountry.com. The quote came from UConn's new head coach Jim Mora as Phommachanh attempts to return from a torn ACL. Get the latest QB news in the Gunslinger Buzz Trackers: QB Transfers | 2022 QB Recruits | 2023 QB Recruits Phommachanh took control of the starting quarterback spot last season in Week 4 and started three games before going down with the injury. In those three games, he completed 35 of 72 (48.6%) of his passes for 321 yards with a touchdown and 2 interceptions. He also rushed for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns on 24
Drew Viotto: Eastern Michigan receives 2023 QB commitment
The Eastern Michigan Eagles landed a quarterback commitment for the class of 2023 from Drew Viotto. He made the announcement through his Twitter account on Friday morning. Get the latest QB news in the Gunslinger Buzz Trackers: QB Transfers | 2022 QB Recruits | 2023 QB Recruits Viotto is listed as a 3-star prospect by 247Sports, On3 and Rivals. In addition to Eastern Michigan, he had reported scholarship offers from the Syracuse Orange, Maryland Terrapins, Marshall Thundering Herd, Kent State Golden Flashes, Central Michigan Chippewas and Bowling Green Falcons. It's still early in the 2023 recruiting cycle, but this would be a significant addition for Eastern Michigan if he stick with the Eagles especially considering Viotto has offers from Power 5 programs. Eastern Michigan has
Iowa quarterback competition is “wide open”
Despite earning a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game in 2021, the Iowa Hawkeyes struggled to move the ball offensively, and it's anybody's guess who will be the starting quarterback looking ahead to the fall. During his National Signing Day press conference, head coach Kirk Ferentz said he sees a wide-open Iowa quarterback competition this spring. Get the latest QB news in the Gunslinger Buzz Trackers: QB Transfers | 2022 QB Recruits | 2023 QB Recruits Spencer Petras began last season as the starting quarterback, but Alex Padilla took plenty of snaps throughout the season, and both are still on the roster. In Year 2 as a starter, Petras completed 57.3% of his passes for 1,880 yards with 10 touchdowns and 9
Luke Doty: South Carolina optimistic QB will be healthy for spring practice
South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Luke Doty battled through a lingering foot injury during the 2021 season, but he could be healthy enough to be at full speed for spring practice. On Wednesday, head coach Shane Beamer told reporters including Augusta Stone of The State Newspaper he is optimistic Doty will be ready to go by March 15, the first day of spring ball. Get the latest QB news in the Gunslinger Buzz Trackers: QB Transfers | 2022 QB Recruits | 2023 QB Recruits Doty was expected to be South Carolina's starting quarterback last season but was never fully healthy. The foot injury occurred during fall camp, and it led to graduate assistant Zeb Noland starting the first three games at quarterback. Doty missed
Dillon Gabriel: No QB competition for Oklahoma this fall
Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby said incoming UCF Knights transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel "is our guy" looking ahead to the 2022 season. There will be no QB competition in Norman this offseason according to the report that came from Parker Thune of 247Sports on Wednesday night. Get the latest QB news in the Gunslinger Buzz Trackers: QB Transfers | 2022 QB Recruits | 2023 QB Recruits This wasn't much of a surprise when Gabriel announced his commitment in early January, but now there is no question who will line up at QB for the Sooners this fall after their top two QBs from last season left the team. After losing his starting spot to Caleb Williams, Spencer Rattler left for the South
Amari Jones: 3-star QB commits to FIU
The FIU Golden Panthers landed a commitment from 3-star quarterback Amari Jones on National Signing Day. Jones made the announcement through his Instagram account on Wednesday afternoon. Get the latest QB news in the Gunslinger Buzz Trackers: QB Transfers | 2022 QB Recruits | 2023 QB Recruits Jones is rated as a 3-star prospect by On3, Rivals and ESPN, while 247Sports gave him a 2-star rating. In addition to FIU, he had reported FBS scholarship offers from the Kansas Jayhawks, UAB Blazers, Akron Zips and UMass Minutemen. In addition to bringing in Jones, the Golden Panthers landed last season's Duke Blue Devils starting quarterback Gunnar Holmberg. He is expected to be the FIU starter in Week 1 as the Golden Panthers look to replace
Adrian Martinez: Kansas State QB not expected to throw till spring
Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Adrian Martinez will need a little more time to start throwing with his new team as the Nebraska Cornhuskers transfer recovers from a shoulder injury. Derek Young of Kansas State's Rivals site reported Martinez is with the team and isn't throwing yet but will in the spring. Get the latest QB news in the Gunslinger Buzz Trackers: QB Transfers | 2022 QB Recruits | 2023 QB Recruits The report also mentioned Martinez will be on a similar trajectory as Skylar Thompson during the 2021 offseason. Thompson's 2020 season ended in early October with a shoulder issue and returned earlier than expected for spring practice last offseason. Martinez was a four-year starter at Nebraska but missed the regular season finale last
Shane Illingworth: Nevada adds Oklahoma State transfer QB
The Nevada Wolf Pack secured a key addition through the transfer portal as they added former Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Shane Illingworth. He made the announcement through his Twitter account during National Signing Day on Wednesday. Get the latest QB news in the Gunslinger Buzz Trackers: QB Transfers | 2022 QB Recruits | 2023 QB Recruits Illingworth spent the last two seasons at Oklahoma State and made three starts with the Cowboys. He completed 69 of 120 (57.5%) passes for 939 yards with 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He did not appear to be making much ground in taking Spencer Sanders out of the Cowboys' starting quarterback spot, and Illingworth should be in the mix to be the guy at Nevada this fall. The
