In the Big Ten’s early QB hierarchy, the familiar faces are outshining the new arrivals

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Transfers and impact freshmen soaked up most of the offseason conversation about the Big Ten quarterbacks, but after two weeks of action, the league’s holdovers have far outperformed the newcomers.

By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters. The six returning starters are 12-0, and the five starters elevated from within the program are 10-0. They have combined to complete 73.8 percent of their passes for 52 touchdowns and just three interceptions. None of the returning starters have thrown an interception through two weeks.

Transfers and impact freshmen soaked up most of the offseason conversation about the Big Ten quarterbacks, but after two weeks of action, the league’s holdovers have far outperformed the newcomers.

By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters. The six returning starters are 12-0, and the five starters elevated from within the program are 10-0. They have combined to complete 73.8 percent of their passes for 52 touchdowns and just three interceptions. None of the returning starters have thrown an interception through two weeks.

Elevated starters​

Drake Lindsey, Minnesota: Perhaps the least known of the league’s new starters, Lindsey has opened in solid fashion with 429 yards, three touchdowns and a rushing score. The redshirt freshman’s only interception came when his pass bounced off a falling teammate. Lindsey has a big arm, and he can grow with the Gophers.
 





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