Georgia and Ohio State rank 1-2 in 2024 recruiting, courtesy of 247Sports.com.
The Bulldogs are the two-time defending national champions and the Buckeyes, despite losing to rival Michigan the past two seasons, remain loaded right down to the scout team.
There are third- and fourth-string backups on both squads who could start – and probably star – at a majority of competing programs.
It’s a bit curious both are suffering quarterback issues following their spring practices.
Georgia football faces major problems with quarterback https://t.co/eM5NbCDpbK
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Georgia May Lose Former 5-Star QB Recruit Brock Vandagriff
As ex-Bulldogs standout quarterback Stetson Bennett IV endures questions on his NFL potential, former five-star recruit Brock Vandagriff does not appear to be the answer in Athens.
The program’s bid for a 3-peat already appears to be in jeopardy. And it’s not even summer.
Carson Beck reportedly is pulling ahead of the No. 4 QB during the 2021 recruiting cycle. A disgruntled Vandagriff could be looking for a change of scenery before fall practices commence.
When asked about his future, the rising redshirt sophomore sounded unsure. Certainly, non-committal.
“I’m not sure,” Vandagriff reportedly said following last Saturday’s G-Day spring game. “I guess there’s some praying to do. But my plans, for now, are to just take it day by day.”
During his first two seasons with the Bulldogs, Vandagriff has yet to take any significant snaps.
Will he ever?
We rewatch all 34 of Kyle McCord’s spring game throws for a full breakdown of what did and didn’t go well for the Ohio State quarterback on Saturday. https://t.co/WFXmJrdckk
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Ohio State May Have Trouble Replacing ex-QB C.J. Stroud
While the Wolverines appear to be set long-term at quarterback with All-America candidate J.J. McCarthy, a rising junior, and five-star recruit Jadyn Davis, the Buckeyes could find it difficult throwing the ball to their all-world receiving corps.
Before a near-capacity crowd at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Kyle McCord had an opportunity to take a big step toward seizing the No. 1 role, but failed to impress during the spring game.
With main competitor Devin Brown out with a finger injury, McCord led the Scarlet squad against the Gray. One of his top plays was handing off to two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin for a ceremonial TD run.
When it came to passing, McCord did not do much to make the Buckeyes’ fans forget about C.J. Stroud.
On the first series, McCord attempted a throw on the run, but was nearly intercepted. The series ended with a three-and-out.
McCord went 18-for-34 with 184 yards and one touchdown during the spring showcase. He endured three sacks.
“I think what you saw in the game was similar to what you’ve seen in practice,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said, as reported by Cleveland.com. “Some good things, some things that you’d like to see a little bit better. But he’s growing.”
Growing?
With a receiving room led by Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, Julian Fleming and Xavier Johnson, the Buckeyes need a QB1 to get them the ball in space.
Will McCord grow into the role fast enough?
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