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Chambliss blazed a path from Division II to the big time. How many QBs will be able to follow?
Thirty Division II players transferred to Power Four programs in the latest cycle, driven by new roster limits and expanded scouting making upward moves easier.
- Trinidad Chambliss' 2025 breakout from Ferris State to Mississippi has prompted FBS teams to target Division II quarterbacks for immediate impact, coaches say.
- Coaches say structural and economic pressures, including the COVID-19 exemption phasing out and the 105-player roster limit, push them to mine lower divisions aided by expanded scouting departments.
- Data from the most recent transfer cycle indicate 165 Division II players moved to FBS, including dozens to Power Four programs, according to 247Sports.
- At Boston College, Mason McKenzie entered the portal in December after throwing 4,301 yards and 31 touchdowns, facing competition on a six-QB roster with Bill O'Brien promising system fits.
- Coaches warn that Trinidad Chambliss' success is rare, with Eric Morris stating 'I don't think you can replicate game reps,' while praising D2 players' value but cautioning success may not be typical.
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After Chambliss blazed path from DII to big time, how many QBs will be able to follow?
Trinidad Chambliss' rise from Division II Ferris State to leader of Mississippi's run to the College Football Playoff semifinals was one of the top storylines of the 2025 season, and Mason McKenzie followed it with keen interest.
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