
Jake Curry brings freshman-year poise, playmaking juice, and dual-threat upside to SIU
Jake Curry is a high-upside QB for Southern Illinois because he already showed he can handle real college pressure: as a true freshman in 2024, he made 5 starts, threw for 931 yards, and sparked a school-record comeback against Youngstown State with 322 passing yards, 3 passing TDs, and a rushing score. His fit is best for a team that values mobility, toughness, and competitive edge over perfect polish; the tradeoff is turnover risk, but the ceiling is obvious.




