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Best landing spots for D.J. Uiagaelelei and other top transfer portal quarterbacks

By Chris Peterson

Nov 26, 2022; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) warms up before the game with South Carolina at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2022; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) warms up before the game with South Carolina at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2021; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; DUPLICATE***Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) passes the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman TyJuan Garbutt (45) defends during the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2021; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; DUPLICATE***Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) passes the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman TyJuan Garbutt (45) defends during the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Brennan Armstrong – Notre Dame

The Irish are going to need a veteran quarterback after Drew Pyne left via the transfer portal. Tyler Buchner is expected to start the Gator Bowl and he could wind up being the full-time starter next season.

Yet, the Irish don’t want to just give him the job. Jack Coan was a great move in 2021 and he nearly led Notre Dame to the College Football Playoff.

Armstrong struggled last season under a new head coach but in the year prior to that, tossed 31 touchdowns. He also ran for over 250 yards that season, so he’s got the dual-threat ability and while there has been smoke about Hudson Card to Notre Dame, Armstrong seems like a better overall fit to me.

Card feels like more of a backup, while Armstrong is a guy you probably get knowing there’s a decent chance he’s your starter and if Buchner beats him out, then you know you have something.

However, that competition might not be what Armstrong wants — you never know, but I believe that he would be worth pursuing.

And if he’s a better version than Jack Coan, Notre Dame could be a real playoff contender in 2023.

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