The reality at QB in 2026 vs 2024

[LittleVol]

I said in November 2025 that Faizon will be the starter in 2026 but that doesn't mean GMAC won't play.
When I mean play I mean his own script of plays not mop up.

In 2024 you had RS FR Nico. With a strong run game and strong defense. Nico was a part of that run game. But you only had Thornton really on the outside.

In 2026 you have two big time proven WRs. Ethan Davis and Dasaan Brame at TE. Strong running game and what looks to be a good defense again.

In 2024 we let Nico be the guy and let Merk RS. In 2026 you already have RS GMAC from 2025. So Heupel can with good conscience let GMAC develop in game situations WHILE allowing Faizon to develop as a true freshman.

I think GMAC leaves but Heupel will let him play so he can have tape for other colleges come transfer portal. If it's fairly close GMAC could even be a 5 star in the Transfer portal and demand a boat load of money!

This 2026 team is much better than the 2024 team. The schedule may not show that, but this "bad season" talk is absolutely ridiculous.

We're a playoff team this season. Easily.

 

[DonDiego]

We're a playoff team this season. Easily.

Hehe, you're so cute.

 

[MDsweetT]

I said in November 2025 that Faizon will be the starter in 2026 but that doesn't mean GMAC won't play.
When I mean play I mean his own script of plays not mop up.

In 2024 you had RS FR Nico. With a strong run game and strong defense. Nico was a part of that run game. But you only had Thornton really on the outside.

In 2026 you have two big time proven WRs. Ethan Davis and Dasaan Brame at TE. Strong running game and what looks to be a good defense again.

In 2024 we let Nico be the guy and let Merk RS. In 2026 you already have RS GMAC from 2025. So Heupel can with good conscience let GMAC develop in game situations WHILE allowing Faizon to develop as a true freshman.

I think GMAC leaves but Heupel will let him play so he can have tape for other colleges come transfer portal. If it's fairly close GMAC could even be a 5 star in the Transfer portal and demand a boat load of money!

This 2026 team is much better than the 2024 team. The schedule may not show that, but this "bad season" talk is absolutely ridiculous.

We're a playoff team this season. Easily.

I don’t think we’ll have a 10 defense like 2024, but as others point out, those defenses struggled against UGA& OSU.

Offensively…that’s the major question mark. I think our line has a chance to be better and our WRs as well. QB has to minimize mistakes but we need to hit plays early in games, so we can run the and bleed clock towards the end of the game.

Idk what to think about this year. If you told me we were 10-2 I could see it or 7-5 I could see it. We MUST beat Texas. That’s a very critical game at the start of conference play. Win that and we build confidence. Lose and then we play Auburn, which is a carbon copy offense that we should be familiar with.

I don’t think the premise is entirely off base. We have playoff type talent. It’s gonna depend on the swing games (Texas, Bama, LSU, South Carolina, OU, A&M).

 

[#1fulmerite]

Feels like ‘98.