On3 gives a look at what starting QBs are being paid for this year in college football…is Anthony Colandrea really making more than USC’s Jayden Maiva?
On3 gives a look at what starting QBs are being paid for this year in college football…is Anthony Colandrea really making more than USC’s Jayden Maiva?  
Podcast: Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Published On: Wed Aug 26 2026
Description: -On3’s Pete Nakos has been talking to all the different college football teams about what their players are making, and it looks like Miami’sDarian Mensah is on tops of the list at $6 million this year with possible bonuses in there for performance-Nakos points out that Colandrea is at a reported $2.5 million, ahead of the likes of Maiva ($1.5 million); and even Gunnor Stockton ($1.5-2mil)…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy