The Big Ten Conference continues to assert its dominance in college football, particularly in the quarterback position, as highlighted by CBS Sports' preseason rankings for the 2026 season. Leading the list is Dante Moore from Oregon, followed closely by Julian Sayin of Ohio State at No. 2. The rankings reflect the conference's strength, with four out of the top ten quarterbacks coming from the Big Ten. Notably, the Indiana Hoosiers' Fernando Mendoza, last year's Heisman Trophy winner, has set high expectations for the upcoming season. Other notable quarterbacks include Texas's Arch Manning at No. 3 and Ole Miss's Trinidad Chambliss at No. 4. The rankings also feature C.J. Carr from Notre Dame at No. 6 and two SEC quarterbacks, Gunner Stockton and Sam Leavitt, at No. 7 and No. 8, respectively. Rounding out the top ten are Jayden Maiava from USC at No. 9 and Indiana's Josh Hoover at No. 10. As the Big Ten aims to maintain its championship streak, the performance of these quarterbacks will be crucial.