The College Football QB Depth Charts & Injuries Notebook is copied directly from the notes sections of the 2026 FBS and FCS trackers, which add more detail and are updated throughout the week.
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This College Football QB Depth Charts & Injuries Notebook features the latest updates on every Power Four team for the 2026 season. News and notes are completed through Week 1.
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College Football QB Transactions
But first, a look at the quarterback transactions since the last newsletter.
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FCS Roster News
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Power Four Depth Charts & Injuries Headlines
Stats: Passing attempts-completions (completion percentage) yards-touchdowns-interceptions | Rushing attempts-yards-touchdown
Snap count info is via Pro Football Focus.
Michigan Depth Chart
MI | FBS | Big Ten | 1-0
W 13-12 Western Michigan (9/5) | Oklahoma (9/12)
Bryce Underwood started the first game of the season after starting every game in 2025. He will make another start this week, but this is worth monitoring after head coach Kyle Whittingham’s comments following the game. Tommy Carr won the backup competition over Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, followed by Brady Smigiel and Chase Herbstreit. Injury Report: Brady Smigiel was cleared for training camp after tearing his ACL in October 2025. Team Depth Chart: None…QB Snaps: Underwood (50)…Stats: Underwood 12-22 (55%) 170-1-1 | 9-47-1
Baylor Depth Chart
TX | FBS | Big 12 | 0-1
L 17-16 Auburn (9/5) | Prairie View A&M (9/12)
DJ Lagway started the first game of the season and was locked in to the top spot since transferring from Florida. He played through an injury and will make another start this week if healthy. Nate Bennett is the most likely option if Lagway is unavailable, though Edward Griffin or Quinn Murphy could be in the mix, followed by Cade Tessier. Injury Report: DJ Lagway is day to day after suffering a right ankle sprain on Sept. 5, though he played through it. Team Depth Chart: Lagway-Bennett OR Griffin OR Murphy…QB Snaps: Lagway (102)…Stats: Lagway 27-54 (50%) 333-2-1 | 3-(-10)-0
Clemson Depth Chart
SC | FBS | ACC | 0-1
L 51-10 LSU (9/5) | Georgia Southern (9/12)
Christopher Vizzina started the first game after beating out Tait Reynolds in training camp. Both will play again this week without any specifics on who will start, head coach Dabo Swinney said. Trent Pearman is the third string, followed by Brock Bradley and Colson Brown. Injury Report: None. Team Depth Chart: Vizzina-Reynolds-Pearman…QB Snaps: Vizzina (33), Reynolds (16)…Stats: Vizzina 10-16 (63%) 83-0-1 | 5-4-0 — Reynolds 4-6 (67%) 22-0-0 | 5-(-9)-0
2026 P4 Depth Charts & Injury Report
Alabama Depth Chart
AL | FBS | SEC | 1-0
W 48-10 East Carolina (9/5) | Kentucky (9/12)
Keelon Russell started the first game of the season after beating out Austin Mack in training camp. Russell will make another start this week. Jett Thomalla won the third-string competition over Tayden-Evan Kaawa, followed by John Gazzaniga and John Cooper. Injury Report: None. Team Depth Chart: Russell-Mack-Thomalla…QB Snaps: Russell (75), Mack (7)…Stats: Russell 18-30 (60%) 256-0-0 | 13-86-1 — Mack 1-2 (50%) 4-0-0 | 1-6-0