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Offseason football position breakdown: Quarterbacks

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Asher O'Hara took the reins as Middle Tennessee's starting quarterback last season, and though he performed admirably, he's excited for more growth as a second-year starter.

"For me personally this offseason, I'm just focusing on being a better leader," he said. "I'm getting healthy and throwing with my brothers right now during the quarantine … we've been getting good workouts in together."

The Rolling Meadows, Illinois native finished last season with 2,616 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns and just eight interceptions. He was also one of the best quarterbacks in the country with his legs, finishing with a team-high 1,058 rushing yards — third in the nation among QBs — and nine touchdowns.