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And this fall, he has been locked in a battle with Penn State transfer Beau Pribula, jockeying for first-string signal-caller duties at an SEC program coming off a 10-win season.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

At the end of Week 15, 18 teams had started quarterbacks who weren’t their first-string passers on opening day; 56 different quarterbacks have started an NFL game this season.

From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Moreover, regardless of the score, the first-string players almost always remain on the field.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023

Four cornerbacks appear to be vying for first-string duties opposite Smith-Wade.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2023

He had made first-string on the freshman team, but even that didn’t seem to cheer Dad up much.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam