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College Football QB News - February 1, 2024

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In today’s edition, you’ll get a quick injury update at Notre Dame with a ton of recruiting updates from the 2025 class and more.

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USC 2025 4-star QB commit Julian Lewis (GA) will visit Georgia on Saturday, Indiana on Sunday and potentially Alabama on Friday, 247Sports’ Steve Wiltfong reported. He committed to the Trojans in August and since reclassified from the 2026 class.

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard (stats) underwent ankle surgery in January but is expected to be back for the beginning of spring practice, Blue & Gold’s Tyler Horka reported. The multi-year starter at Duke will miss winter workouts heading into his final season of eligibility. Kenny Minchey (stats), Steve Angeli (stats) and potentially incoming true freshman CJ Carr are in the mix for the top spot behind Leonard.

Florida is in the best position for 2025 4-star QB Antwann Hill Jr. (GA), On3’s Chad Simmons reported. The former Colorado commit visited the Gators and in-state Georgia Tech in January with potential spring visits to Texas A&M and Duke, 247Sports’ Brian Dohn reported.

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🏈 2025 QB NOTES

2025 4-star QB Ryan Montgomery (OH) is expected to get visits with Kentucky, Louisville, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Michigan State, Rivals’ Adam Gorney reported. He will visit the Gators this weekend with a commitment expected to come sometime soon.

Iowa State, Texas A&M, Kansas State and Nebraska are standing out for 2025 3-star QB Alex Manske (IA), Rivals’ Adam Gorney reported. The Cyclones have appeared to be in the lead for a while with the Aggies making a push with a recent visit.