UCLA QB
The starting UCLA QB, or UCLA quarterback, for the 2024-2025 UCLA Football season is Ethan Garbers (4). Garbers has been a UCLA QB since 2021, when he transferred from the University of Washington to UCLA. As he steps into this role for another year, he joins a long line of notable UCLA quarterbacks who have left their mark on the program. To read more about Ethan Garbers, visit his UCLA Athletics biography by clicking the link below.
Ethan Garbers
In 2021, when Garbers transferred to UCLA, he appeared in all 12 games as the holder on placekicks and as a UCLA QB in six of the games. In 2022, he played in six games as well, Bowling Green, Alabama State, Colorado, Stanford, USC and Pitt, as a reserve quarterback. During the 2023-2024 season, Garbers appeared in 11 games with six starts. In 2023, some of Garbers highlights as a UCLA QB include scoring a three-pass season high in his win against USC and throwing a season-best of 269 yards in his win against Colorado. In addition, he was named Offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Starco Brands LA Bowl hosted by Gronk.
For the 2024-2025 UCLA Football season, Garbers has returned as the starting UCLA QB. This is the first season UCLA will be competing in the Big Ten, after the team spent over 90 years in the Pac-12. To check out the 2024-2025 UCLA Football schedule, click the button below.
Other Notable UCLA Quarterbacks
UCLA has a storied history of standout quarterbacks who have left a lasting impact on both college football and the NFL. Troy Aikman, a UCLA quarterback from 1987-1988, is one of the most celebrated, leading the Bruins to a 20-4 record during his tenure before embarking on a Hall of Fame career with the Dallas Cowboys. Another notable name is Cade McNown, who quarterbacked UCLA from 1995-98, leading the Bruins to back-to-back Pac-10 championships and a Rose Bowl appearance. These legends, along with current stars like Ethan Garbers, have helped shape UCLA’s reputation for producing top-tier quarterbacks. As the Bruins begin their journey in the Big Ten, the quarterback legacy continues to grow.
