There’s no question is the man atop the depth chart at quarterback for the .
During a scrimmage at Folsom Field on Saturday, Montez played with poise and confidence as he led the offense, proving why he’s going into his second year as the starter.
The tight battle for No. 2 continues, however, between sophomore and redshirt freshman .
“Sam is probably a little ahead of Tyler right now in what we’re doing, but both of them are talented and make good plays and have the ability to throw the ball,” quarterbacks coach Kurt Roper said this past week. “I’m pleased with them, but I think right now Sam is probably playing at a little bit higher level than Tyler. But Tyler has improved from spring.”
Noyer threw a pair of 50-yard touchdowns — to and — during the scrimmage, but also got picked off by linebacker Chase Newman. His performance put his overall improvement on display, however.
Lytle didn’t throw a touchdown pass in the scrimmage, but did connect with Bell and on big plays and moved the offense at times. He, too, showed his overall improvement.
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