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College football is in a very interesting phase of its season, as players are deciding whether to return to their collegiate program, enter the NCAA Transfer Portal or declare for the NFL draft. It will be very interesting to figure out which players are going to return to their college football program.
With bowl games still going on and some of the top programs waiting to play, including both College Football Playoff semifinal games, this list is only going to continue to grow as we get more information.
Let's take a look into which players are going to be returning to the college football next season.
Full list of College football returning players in 2024
Carson Beck, Georgia
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The Georgia Bulldogs were ready to head into the future in 2024 with quarterback commit Dylan Raiola leading the team.
He was ready to try to get back into the top teams after having the Bulldogs' 29-game winning streak snapped. However, a lot has changed in 24 hours, as Carson Beck announced about returning to the program, and Dylan Raiola flipped his commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Carson Beck had a great season in 2023 in his first year as a starter after spending his first two seasons as the backup quarterback behind Stetson Bennett.
He went 289-of-399 (72.4 completion percentage) for 3,738 yards with 22 passing touchdowns to six interceptions while also attempting 59 carries for 126 yards (2.1 yards per attempt) with four rushing touchdowns.
In his career, Beck is 325-of-457 (71.1 completion percentage) for 4,224 yards with 28 passing touchdowns compared to eight interceptions and 71 rushing attempts for 184 yards (2.6 yards per carry) with four rushing touchdowns.
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
Junior quarterback Jaxson Dart had a decision to make about his future, as he's eligible for the 2024 NFL draft.
However, Dart has decided to stay with the Ole Miss Rebels for another season. He had a remarkable season and continues to step up, improving his completion percentage in the last three years.
In 2023, he's 208-of-318 (65.4 completion percentage) for 2,985 yards with 20 passing touchdowns to five interceptions and 111 carries for 377 yards (3.4 yards per attempt) with seven rushing touchdowns.
Dart has been a strong player, as he played 2021 in USC before transferring to Ole Miss before the 2022 season.
During his collegiate career, he finished 551-of-869 (63.4 completion percentage) for 7,312 yards with 49 passing touchdowns to 21 interceptions and 261 rushing attempts for 1,034 yards (4.0 yards per carry) with an additional 10 rushing touchdowns.
Jalon Daniels, Kansas
Junior quarterback Jalon Daniels is in a very similar spot as where Jaxson Dart is, as he has remaining eligibility and decided to return to his team instead of entering the 2024 NFL draft.
There's a bit of a difference, though, as Daniels has been sidelined for most of the season with a back injury and did not play since Sept. 23.
Daniels was a Big 12 preseason offensive player of the year and was expected to do a lot for the Kansas Jayhawks. Instead, he played three games; he missed the opening game and did not play after Week 4.
On the season, Jalon Daniels finished 56-of-75 (74.7 completion percentage) for 705 yards with five passing touchdowns to one interception while running 27 times for 74 yards (2.7 yards per carry) but could not run into the end zone.
The 2024 season will be the fifth season with the Kansas Jayhawks. He has gone 365-of-574 (63.6 completion percentage) for 4,297 yards with 31 passing touchdowns to 12 interceptions and 211 rushing attempts for 600 yards (2.8 yards per carry) with 13 rushing touchdowns.
Jalen Milroe, Alabama
After leading the Crimson Tide to the College Football Playoff Semi Finals, the sophomore QB will once again be back in Tuscaloosa to lead the Alabama offense.
Milroe finished the 2023 season with 2,834 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and just six interceptions, completing 65.8% of his passes.
While Milroe was unable to impress fans in the final game of Alabama's season - the Rose Bowl loss to Michigan - where he could only put up 116 yards, with no touchdown passes, while getting sacked six times, Alabama is expected to bounce back for the 2024 season, with Milroe, and a few key returning players.
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
While there was chatter about Coach Prime's sons heading to the NFL after one season in Colorado, Shedeur and brother Shilo Sanders have decided to play one more year of college ball before heading to the pros.
The former Jackson State quarterback put up 3,230 yards, and 27 touchdowns, behind the second-worst o-line in the country, which gave up 56 sacks in just 12 games.
Taulia Tagaovailoa
The fifth-year QB from Maryland, entered the transfer portal this season, and will be seeking another year of eligibility from the NCAA to stay in college football. Tagovailoa led the Big Ten in passing yards.
The 23-year-old added another 3,377 passing yards to his college tally in the 2023 season, along with 25 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The Hawai'i native has spent time in Tuscaloosa with the Crimson Tide before transferring to Maryland, and will now look to return for his sixth season in 2024.
Quinn Ewers, Texas
After another stellar year for Texas despite missing games through injury, Ewers made the decision to compete in college football for another season. Ewers threw for 3,479 yards, and 22 touchdowns this season, and led the Longhorns to a College Football Playoff berth.
Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State
Another explosive player who put up absurd numbers this season, Ollie Gordon will be looking to replicate his 2023 success next season as he returns to the Cowboys. Gordon put up 1,732 rushing yards as well as 330 receiving yards this season, amassing 22 touchdowns in the process.
Cameron Ward, Miami
After uncertainty loomed regarding his future as he kept the option of going to the NFL open during his days in the transfer portal, former Washington State QB Cameron Ward ultimately decided to join the Miami Hurricanes. The senior-year QB threw for 3,735 yards, and added another 144 yards on the ground to go with his 33 total touchdowns.
Tahj Brooks, Texas
Another huge boost for the Longhorns as they make the transition to the SEC is the return of star tailback Tahj Brooks. A first-team All-Big 12 member, Brooks rushed for 1,541 yards, and 10 touchdowns, averaging a monster 118.3 yards per game.
Malachi Moore, Alabama
While the Crimson Tide has one of its roughest weeks ever, with Nick Saban retiring, players entering the transfer portal, and new recruits decommitting left and right, Moore making the decision to return is a sliver of hope for the Alabama defense. Moore put 52 tackles, five TFL's, one interception, and defended five passes in 2023.
TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
While the Buckeyes went on a two-game losing streak to end the season, the future is not too bleak for Ryan Day and co., as the Buckeyes have stacked up for the new season through the transfer portal as well as through the recruiting cycle.
Henderson led the Buckeyes in rushing yards and touchdowns this season putting up 936 and 11, respectively. The junior-year tailback earned first-team All Big Ten honors, and will now return as one of the top running backs in the country.
Antwane Wells Jr., South Carolina
Senior wide receiver Antwane "Juice" Wells Jr. has decided to return to the South Carolina Gamecocks for the 2024 college football season instead of declaring for the 2024 NFL draft.
A big factor in the decision seems to be the fact that he only appeared in three games due to an injury and had a lot of hype to be one of the top receivers off the board in this upcoming draft.
However, the 2023 preseason All-SEC and All-American wide receiver announced plans to return to the Gamecocks.
He finished the 2023 season with just three receptions for 37 yards (12.3 yards per catch) with a touchdown reception. This will be his fifth collegiate season. He spent the first two seasons with James Madison before transferring to South Carolina prior to the 2022 season.
Throughout his collegiate career, he has 187 receptions for 2,818 yards (15.1 yards per catch) with 28 touchdown receptions while also having three rushing attempts for 10 yards (3.3 yards per carry) with a rushing touchdown.
Billy Bowman Jr., Oklahoma
A standout on defense for the Sooners, Bowman Jr. put up 63 tackles and six interceptions, including three pick-6's in 2023. Good news for Oklahoma fans is that he's returning for the 2024 season. Bowman Jr., one of the top players from the 2021 recruiting class, will give the Sooners a solid foundation on defense.
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