The 2019 spring football game season has arrived as programs around the country are turning their focus from recruiting to the upcoming year. With impact freshman looking to prove their mettle and former backups trying to earn a starter's role, the spring game is the first on-field chance they have to achieve their dreams.
Though spring games have the feel of a glorified practice, we're able to see how coaches plan on divvying up snaps amid positional battles. Earning first-team reps now means there's trust from the staff in the player, but they need to reward that distinction with consistent performance.