This could turn into a big year for redshirt freshman quarterbacks in the Southeastern Conference.
It all depends on how a few preseason competitions turn out. Florida, Tennessee and Texas A&M all have redshirt freshman quarterbacks bidding for starting spots. None of the three schools has named a starter.
Texas A&M's Nick Starkel has emerged as the likely front-runner in a race that also includes Oklahoma State transfer Jake Hubenak and true freshman Kellen Mond.
Florida's Feleipe Franks had a big spring game performance but is facing a major challenge from Notre Dame graduate transfer Malik Zaire and junior Luke Del Rio. Zaire just joined Florida's team this summer.
Tennessee's quarterback derby features redshirt freshman Jarrett Guarantano and junior Quinten Dormady.
All three redshirt freshmen are counting on the lessons they learned over the last year to pay off now that they have the chance to play.
"From the spring game to now, I've been able to grow as a player," Guarantano said. "With every single mistake I've made, I've been able to learn from it. I've used it. I think my knowledge has grown a lot."