A pair of Division 2 football teams in the Four States are searching for their next starting quarterback, with the season just around the corner.

 

Both Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern have been embracing quarterback competitions entering the 2025 season, with neither program having announced a Week 1 signal caller yet.

 

For the Gorillas, they are searching for the heir to three-year starter Chad Dodson, who leaves PSU as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in school history. Head Coach Tom Anthony says it's been a great battle so far.

 

At Missouri Southern, five different quarterbacks have a chance at the starting spot, with less than three weeks until the opener. Head Coach Atiba Bradley says it's not as simple as choosing the guy with the most talent.

 

Pittsburg State opens the season against the defending national champion Ferris State on August 28th, while MSSU opens with Midwestern State University on August 30th.