As the Kentucky Wildcats gear up for their season opener against Southern Miss on August 31, Tate Rodemaker is expected to be named the starting quarterback for the Golden Eagles. Rodemaker, a transfer from Florida State, had a solid performance last season, completing 57% of his passes for 510 yards and five touchdowns. Southern Miss head coach Will Hall has indicated that Rodemaker took the majority of first-team reps during fall camp, positioning him as the frontrunner ahead of sophomore Ethan Crawford. Meanwhile, Georgia Southern has named JC French their starting quarterback for their opener against Boise State, following a competitive spring practice. French, who transferred from Memphis, has previously seen limited action but demonstrated potential in his preseason attempts. The upcoming matchups promise to be significant for both Southern Miss and Kentucky as they commence their respective seasons.