Intel on some QBs USF will face

[Jim Johnson]

Jaren Hall, BYU: He had an efficient first season as BYU's starter, passing for 2,583 yards and finishing second on the team in rushing (307 yards). A key for Hall is health, as he has dealt with injuries the past three years.

"He can beat you running the ball, he can beat you throwing the ball," said an opposing defensive coordinator. "He doesn't have the NFL arm Zach [Wilson] had. That ball doesn't get there as quickly on the deep outs, but he's just a step down from that. And he's more athletic than Zach."

 

Anthony Richardson, Florida: Coaches are similarly split on Richardson, whose size (6-foot-4, 232 pounds) is similar to Levis'. Richardson saw limited time in 2021, flashing big-play potential, especially as a runner, but also struggling with accuracy at times. He threw two interceptions in two of his last three appearances.

Richardson is set to be Florida's full-time starter under new coach Billy Napier.

"He looks like Cam Newton, he's that impressive," an SEC defensive coordinator said.

"He's got a pretty strong arm," added a Power 5 defensive coordinator. "When he runs, he looks to run you over. He's got a dog mentality, pretty confident. The inaccuracy on the deep ball is where he's seen most of his problems, but he still can throw a good ball."

 

Malik Cunningham, Louisville: Coaches were very bullish on Cunningham, who ranked seventh in the league in passing but fifth in rushing, finishing 14th nationally in total offense.

"I'm sure if you take a poll of all of the ACC and you say, 'Who don't you want to play against?' He's pretty high on the list," a defensive coordinator said of Cunningham.

Added an ACC coach: "He's the most dynamic guy in our league. Super athletic, throws a good deep ball, understands their offense."

At only 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, Cunningham's NFL outlook isn't as promising as that of several other ACC quarterbacks. But he's a true dual threat who can gash defenses on just about any play.

"He's scary athletically like [former Louisville star Lamar Jackson], but he can't throw it like Lamar," an ACC coach said. "But he's an athlete. He can beat your ass by himself."

 

Clayton Tune, Houston: He comes off by far his best season for UH, completing more than 68% of his attempts for 3,546 yards and 30 touchdowns.

"He's a little inconsistent at times, got rattled a little bit, but he's talented," an AAC coach said. "If they can get him to play a little more consistent, the kid's got a lot of upside. He's good, but I didn't think he was on [former Cincinnati quarterback Desmond] Ridder's level."

Source: ESPN Article

 

[Brad]

Going to have to take away the run from the first three.  

It was three seasons ago, but Jaren Hall led BYU in rushing against USF.  16 rushes, 83 yards and while 15 of 23 for 148 yds and a TD.  Going to be a challenge to stop, if he stays healthy.

[Rocky Style]

5 hours ago, Jim Johnson said:

"He can beat you running the ball, he can beat you throwing the ball,"

Attention: Defense on Game 1