Gage Sturgill brings dual-threat upside to Western Illinois
In 2026, Gage Sturgill is a freshman quarterback for Western Illinois whose value is more about projection than box-score volume so far: he’s already shown he can make plays with his legs, including an 8-yard rushing score in the Leathernecks’ 65-14 win over Northwestern College, and his high-school résumé points to a dual-threat profile with 4,000+ total yards and 49 total touchdowns in 2025. He was also an Indiana 5A All-State QB, which suggests legit production against strong competition. If you want a developing, athletic QB with playmaking juice and room to grow, he’s an intriguing fit.
