Inside the numbers: Looking closer at the Big Ten's quarterbacks

We’ve nearly reached the midpoint of the regular season, so we decided to take a closer look at the numbers to see just how this season’s shaping up for the Big Ten’s quarterbacks.

Who’s the best against the blitz? Who throws the prettiest deep ball? And who’s gone from best to worst when it comes to fourth-quarter performance? With the help of ESPN Stats & Information, we looked beyond everyday stats like passing yards and touchdowns to bring you inside the numbers.

Granted, the statistics aren’t perfect here. Variables like opponent difficulty and smaller sample sizes aren’t taken into account, so some numbers might appear inflated or deflated. But this still serves as a unique look at…