When Mississippi State starts spring practice later this afternoon it will do so without quarterback Dak Prescott for the first time in five years.
Prescott’s departure leaves possibly the largest vacancy ever left at a position in the history of the program.
Rising sophomore Nick Fitzgerald is the favorite to replace Prescott after serving as his back-up last season. Fitzgerald will have to beat out Elijah Staley, Damian Williams and Nick Tiano to be the Bulldogs’ starting signal caller moving forward.
“Competition breeds the best out of everyone,” Fitzgerald said.