Which school is Quarterback U? Ranking the top 10 college football programs with the best resume

2. Florida

With Tim Tebow’s struggles in the NFL and minor league baseball, it might be easy to forget his success as a Florida Gator quarterback. Don’t. His Gator career was remarkable. Tebow threw for over 9,200 yards with 88 passing and 57 rushing touchdowns. He led the SEC in efficiency and completion percentage three times while also leading once in passing touchdowns. Tebow led the NCAA once in efficiency. Tebow was an All-American in 2007, 2008 and 2009. In 2007 he won the Heisman, Davey O’Brien and Maxwell Awards, while also the Maxwell in 2008. He was third in the 2008 Heisman voting and fifth in 2009. Tebow won National Championships in 2006 and 2008.

Danny Wuerffel was terrific in Gainesville, throwing for almost 11,000 yards with 114 touchdowns. He led the SEC twice in passing yards, touchdowns and efficiency. He led the NCAA twice in passing touchdowns and once in efficiency. Wuerffel was an All-American in both 1995 and 1996 while winning the 1996 Heisman, Walter Camp, Maxwell and Johnny Unitas Awards. He also won the 1996 National Championship.

We know Steve Spurrier as the “Old Ball Coach” and forget how good he was as a player. Spurrier threw for over 4800 yards with 36 touchdowns when the emphasis was on the running game. He led the SEC twice in completions and passing yards and once in touchdowns and completion percentage. Spurrier was an All-American in both 1965 and 1966 while winning the 1966 Heisman Trophy and Walter Camp Award.

The Gator trio threw for over 25,000 yards with 238 passing and 68 rushing touchdowns, three Heismans and three National Championships.