Akron starting QB Reese Poffenbarger out tonight waiting possible NCAA eligibility…
North Texas · Akron · ToledoPoffenbarger did not travel with the team to Winston-Salem, N. In his place, either sophomore Bradyen Roggow or freshman Cibastian Broughton will make their first career start, a source said.
Roggow’s most extensive action last year was in a back-up role, completing 7 of 12 passes for 51 yards in a 51-3 loss to Toledo. Broughton was redshirted last season and did not play.
In 2025, Poffenberger was a back-up at North Texas and in 2024 a reserve at Miami . He was a two-year starter at FCS Albany in 2022-23.
He began his college career in 2021 at Old Dominion , where he was redshirted. In 2023, Poffenberger led the FCS in passing yards (3,614) and passing TDs (36).
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- In 2022-23 at FCS Albany, Poffenbarger started 26 games, throwing for 6,613 yards, 60 TDs and 17 interceptions.
- The latest on Akron's quarterback situation heading into the 2026 college football season.
- Akron starting quarterback Reese Poffenbarger will not play tonight at Wake Forest as he awaits a decision on an NCAA waiver for an additional year of eligibility, sources told On3.
- As of Thursday night, school officials were still waiting to hear a final decision from the NCAA regarding Poffenbarger, a source said.