University of Houston football position analysis: Quarterbacks
and are the top contenders for the starting job. While a decision won’t be formally announced until August, Smith is regarded as the frontrunner because of his experience .
Finding an experienced quarterback this offseason was a top priority this offseason, and coach Dana Holgorsen targeted Smith early in the transfer portal. Smith has two years of college eligibility.Smith should be familiar to UH fans. He led the Red Raiders to a 33-30 double-overtime win last season, engineering a drive late in regulation, convertingand scoring the eventual winning touchdown.
Both Smith and Coley have similar skill sets, first-year quarterbacks coach Michael Burchett said, which allows the Cougars to run the same offense regardless of who is taking snaps.Leslie Plaza Johnson/Contributor, Coley began last season as the No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart. Coley impressed the coaching staff during practice and moved into the backup spot at midseason and played 11 snaps over three games. Although he lacks game experience, Coley is familiar with Holgorsen’s system.
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