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1. Patterson is very likely to be the starter next year. Given that Kelly is no longer playing, this could be a great opportunity for Patterson to get experience in low pressure but high opportunity games in preparation for 2017.
2. If he's better than Pellerin, which we can't be sure of, he gives the best chance to win the remaining three games. Sure, this season is a disaster, but getting to bowl eligibility would help stem the momentum lost. With A&M, Vandy, and MSU remaining, it's not as if any one of those is unbeatable with good quarterback play.