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Stidham set to join Staubach, Reich and 4 other QBs to make 1st start of season in playoffs

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Bo Nix's broken ankle has placed Jarrett Stidham into most unusual territory. After throwing no passes and taking four offensive snaps all season, Stidham will now take over as starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos in the AFC title game against New England on Sunday. Stidham hasn't thrown a pass in a regular season or playoff game since starting the final two contests in 2023, getting his only action in practice and the preseason since then.

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Transfer QBs Mendoza, Beck headline college football's biggest game and signify broader trend

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For the second straight year, the biggest game in college football will be decided by a quarterback who wasn’t on the roster the year before. Heisman-winning Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza arrived in Bloomington in December 2024 following three years at California. Carson Beck transferred to Miami in January 2025 with one year of eligibility remaining after five years at Georgia.

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