The most misleading statistic in college football entering the 2016 season is that the majority of teams in the Southeastern Conference have their starting quarterbacks returning.
Technically, it’s true but only in spirit, especially in the SEC West.
With Jake Coker, Brandon Allen and Dak Prescott having all seen their eligibility expire, Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi State will all be having quarterback competitions.
Alabama will see if Cooper Bateman can hold off Blake Barnett and David Cornwell, Southern California transfer Ricky Town will compete with Austin Allen at Arkansas, and Nick Fitzgerald is considered the favorite at Mississippi State but has to beat out Elijah Staley for the job.