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Who is Jarrett Stidham? What to know about Broncos starting quarterback after Bo Nix injury

Story byChris CwikContributing writerSun, January 18, 2026 at 2:52 PM UTC·5 min readThe Denver Broncos' win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday came with a significant cost. Shortly after the victory, it was announced that Broncos starting quarterback Bo Nix sustained a fracture in his ankle on the second-to-last play of the game. He was ruled out for the rest of the postseason. The injury paves the way for backup Jarrett Stidham to get the start in the AFC Championship.

Who is Jarrett Stidham? What to know about Broncos starting quarterback after Bo Nix injury

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  • Given his status as a backup, and the surprising nature in which he'll make his first playoff start, some NFL fans may be unaware of Stidham's football journey. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere's everything those fans need to know about Stidham, including his stats, college and journey to the Broncos. Where did Jarrett Stidham go to college?Stidham initially played at Baylor, where he showed promise during his freshman season.
  • After seeing time early in his college career, Stidham eventually took over as Baylor's starter after Seth Russell went down with an injury.
  • Stidham finished his freshman year with 12 touchdowns against two interceptions in 10 games. Stidham wasn't guaranteed the starting role the next season with Russell back.
  • As a result, Stidham decided to transfer.
  • After spending a semester at a community college, Stidham landed at Auburn.
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