Sam Khan Jr.
@skhanjr
✍🏽 Senior writer @TheAthletic 🏈 Covering CFB roster management + transfer portal 🤠 aka “the Texpert" 🌸 RIP @AschoffESPN 🔴 @UHouston alum 💰 #LongLiveTheSWC
For the last six weeks, @AntonioCMorales and I tried the impossible: to rank every projected FBS starting QB, from No. 1 to No. 136. With intel from 40+ coaches and staffers across the country, we introduce the result: @TheAthletic’s College QB Tiers: nyti.ms/3IMdwWY
Sunday read: It’s really difficult trying to rank all 136 FBS starting quarterbacks. @skhanjr and I talked to 40-plus college coaches and staffers and gave it a shot. Introducing @TheAthletic’s College QB Tiers. nytimes.com/athletic/64837…
It’s always a blast coming up with the preseason “I can’t believe these guys are still in college” team. Story w/ @skhanjr nytimes.com/athletic/64809…
The complete 2025 "I can't believe that guy is still in college" Team, this year with help from @skhanjr nytimes.com/athletic/64809…
This year's All-Geezer Team is here! Highlights include: -- An 8th-year Hawaii senior with 3 kids. -- A star of the 2019 Big 12 title game -- A former Joe Burrow LSU teammate -- And 3 former Jimbo Fisher starting QBs.
We — and by we, I mean @skhanjr and @AntonioCMorales — ranked every CFB starting QB and had Bryce Underwood at No. 50, which speaks to the difficulty of going straight from high school to a starting QB job. What’s a realistic expectation for Underwood? nytimes.com/athletic/64984…
Texas A&M’s Marcel Reed comes in at No. 26. Click the link to read the rest of the great work Sam and @AntonioCMorales did here:
For the last six weeks, @AntonioCMorales and I tried the impossible: to rank every projected FBS starting QB, from No. 1 to No. 136. With intel from 40+ coaches and staffers across the country, we introduce the result: @TheAthletic’s College QB Tiers: nyti.ms/3IMdwWY
In an off-season littered with clickbait QB rankings, Sam and Antonio present a well-researched version that actually makes sense. And I’m not just saying that because they have Hoov in the top ten I SWEAR.
For the last six weeks, @AntonioCMorales and I tried the impossible: to rank every projected FBS starting QB, from No. 1 to No. 136. With intel from 40+ coaches and staffers across the country, we introduce the result: @TheAthletic’s College QB Tiers: nyti.ms/3IMdwWY
Another absolute banger from Sam and co.
For the last six weeks, @AntonioCMorales and I tried the impossible: to rank every projected FBS starting QB, from No. 1 to No. 136. With intel from 40+ coaches and staffers across the country, we introduce the result: @TheAthletic’s College QB Tiers: nyti.ms/3IMdwWY
Spent all of June watching and talking quarterbacks. It was exhausting but fun to dive deep on all the FBS. The end result: @TheAthletic's first-ever College QB Tiers with @skhanjr, ranking all 136 FBS starting QBs w/ input from 40+ coaches and staffers nytimes.com/athletic/64837…
The first ever @I80Club Football Show is live! On this week's episode, @jdicarlo and @skhanjr join me to discuss Matt Rhule's Temple and Baylor years, the vibes going into year three, and why the Owls and Bears were able to break through. Really enjoyed these conversations!
While much of the focus in both interviews was on Matt Rhule's time at Temple and Baylor, I had to ask @skhanjr about Dana Holgorsen and what he expects to see w/Nebraska's offense in 2025. Entire podcast available early AM on the @I80Club podcast feed! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-8…
BYU QB Jake Retzlaff announces his departure from the Cougars.
New guidance Thursday from the College Sports Commission suggests most NIL deals from collectives to athletes will not be approved by its clearinghouse. Full story: nytimes.com/athletic/64865…
We asked opposing coaches at Big 12 media day what they think of Texas Tech’s offseason spending spree. “Hell, if I had Cody Campbell, I’d be doing sleepovers at his house.” Others were less enthused. With @ChrisVannini & @davidubben for @TheAthletic. nytimes.com/athletic/64860…
Devon Dampier, baby 📈📈📈 (cc: @AntonioCMorales)
Spent time with a ton of coaches and players this week at Big 12 media days. Team I left feeling most optimistic about: Utah. Look out.
For my last game of CFB25 before the new game drops tomorrow, figured I’d go back to the team I used in my first dynasty: Texas State. First 3.5 quarters were pretty rough for the Bobcats, but they found a way to rally from a 12-point deficit in the final two minutes. Thanks…
Texas Tech’s latest recruiting coup: Felix Ojo, the highest ranked prospect the Red Raiders have ever landed. Sources tell @TheAthletic Ojo agreed to a 3-year, $2.3 million deal. Reporting with @Williams_Justin & @skhanjr on Texas Tech's big get: nytimes.com/athletic/64756…
Sources: The Pac-12 has extended its offer to Texas State to be the 8th football member, and barring any late changes, it’s expected to be finalized on Monday, @TheAthletic can confirm. @ASJSportsATX first reported the offer.
Fun episode of the Dave Campbell’s College Football Podcast with the Texpert @skhanjr! Sam dives deep on his new role covering roster management and the Transfer Portal, and gives some insight on the changing business of college sports. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dav…
I was fascinated by how Arch’s parents navigated all of the challenges that parents today face as well as the unique dynamic that comes with having the Next Manning. Raising Arch: How Cooper and Ellen prepared Texas’ QB for the Manning family spotlight: nytimes.com/athletic/64489…