Wisconsin high school football is gearing up for the 2026 season, and among the storylines generating the most buzz is the depth of returning quarterbacks. With seventeen signal‑callers who guided their teams to winning records last year, the state boasts one of its richest quarterback pools in recent memory.
A fan‑driven poll hosted by SI High School on SI is currently open, inviting followers to vote for the most promising returnees. The voting window stays open until August 16 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, giving supporters ample opportunity to weigh in.
Who’s Leading the Pack?
Quintin Arizola of Delavan‑Darien tops the conversation after throwing for 3,223 yards and 33 touchdowns in 2025, a performance that helped his team secure a strong season finish.
Other notable names include Keegan Best from Franklin, who posted 1,619 yards and 12 touchdowns while steering his squad to an 11‑1 record, and Brody Digman of Platteville, who amassed 3,070 all‑purpose yards and 32 touchdowns.
Cole Erdmann at Sussex Hamilton added 2,128 all‑purpose yards and 26 touchdowns, while Bode Falkner from Mondovi exploded for 3,305 yards and 40 scores, the latter also culminating in a state championship.
Nolan Hanson of Arrowhead, the 2025 Division 1 champion, passed for 1,910 yards and 17 touchdowns, and Joe Jensen from Baldwin‑Woodville combined for 2,262 yards and led his team to a 12‑1 finish.
The list continues with Cohen Kraus of Racine Lutheran, George Molitor from Mukwonago, Ben Schroeder of Marquette, Joey Shaw at Muskego, Dalton Steinke from Catholic Memorial, Ashton Van Beek of Neenah, Tyler Wollin from Lake Mills, Lee Zortman of Homestead, Zeke Zuberbuhler of Darlington, and Jaxon Zukowski from Monona Grove, each of whom logged impressive yardage and touchdown totals.
The breadth of talent reflects the collaborative efforts of high school coaches, the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association, and media partners such as 247Sports and Bound.com, all of which help spotlight these athletes as they prepare for the upcoming season.