Four quarterbacks reached the 3,000 passing yards milestone in the Big Ten last season and all of them are back in 2017. Will others be able to join them?
The Big Ten has shed its reputation as a league of plodding, pro-style offenses during the last several years. Coaching turnover continues to bring more firepower to the league. Additions like Jeff Brohm at Purdue this offseason and offensive coordinator Walt Bell at Maryland add more fast-paced mentalities that have the potential to lead to big-time stats if they're able to get the players they need in place. This year's crop of quarterbacks returns plenty of experience to help with that trend.