The Big Ten is dominating bowl season.
Why? Winning quarterback play. Most notably, a lack of interceptions (three combined from seven passers).
Why? Well, a lot of reasons, but a lack of production at quarterback is near the top. That's what makes coach Chris Ash's looming offensive coordinator hire -- a quarterback whisperer is a necessity -- so important.
So what makes a Big Ten bowl quarterback?
NJ Advance Media took a closer look at the eight quarterbacks who started bowl games for Big Ten teams to see if a profile could be formed.