Quarterback Tayven Jackson is in his first season at North Texas in 2026.
In five starts, the 6-foot-4, 209-pound former Vol has completed 119-of-167 passing attempts for 1,519 yards, 10 touchdowns and four interceptions. He has also recorded 55 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 22 attempts.
Following Week 5, ESPN released updated Total QBR ratings for Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks.
Adjusted Total Quarterback Rating values a quarterback on all play types with a 0-100 scale that is adjusted for the strength of opposing defenses faced.
Jackson ranks No. 11 nationally for QBR season ratings (83.3). He played at Tennessee in 2022 and appeared in three games. Jackson completed 3-of-4 passing attempts for 37 yards, while totaling 10 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown for the Vols.
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is ranked No. 1 nationally (92.1), while Darian Mensah from Miami is second (92.0).
Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon is ranked No. 90 nationally with a 48.2 QBR in five starts.
He has completed 61-of-101 passing attempts for 697 yards and seven touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound freshman has recorded 130 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 53 attempts.
Below are the top 15 quarterbacks ranked nationally for QBR season ratings entering Week 6.
2026 college football QBR season ratings after Week 5
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