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Sizing up the Big Ten's quarterback situations

Surprise! The Big Ten's top three teams have the most talent and stability at the most important position, seemingly miles ahead of the league's bottom-feeders in that regard.

Here's a post-spring ranking of the conference's quarterback situations:

1. Ohio State — In part because of an awful performance against Clemson to close last season, senior J.T. Barrett feels heat from the fan base. But he's the clear-cut starter for a head coach that judges his QBs by the number of championships earned. The heat is on. Always.

2. Penn State — You know about Trace McSorley, who led the Nittany Lions' breakthrough season of 2016.