Though not as talented as his predecessor, Andrew Luck, Hogan led the Cardinal to a victory over the Oregon Ducks in Eugene. He may not win the Davey O’Brien award this year, but could be a late season finalist.
Driskel is low on the list of candidates, not because of his talent, but because he is more of a game manager. He’s not expected to throw for 300 yards a game, but is expected to be efficient and get the ball in the endzone when it counts.
Because he plays for the Spartans, very few have heard of this talented NCAA quarterback. If he wants national recognition, a win against Stanford in the second game of the season would be nice.
If Thomas can’t get over the hump and get the Hokies into a BCS game this year, it will be disappointing. He’s a great quarterback, but you have to win games to get awards.
Like Driskel for the Gators, McCarron is more of a game manager. Alabama focuses on defense and its running game. However, McCarron is more than capable of putting the team on his back if necessary.
After leading the Huskies to a BCS bowl, another outstanding season could see NIU become a favorite underdog nationally and Lynch become one of America’s favorite quarterbacks.
Last season, Gardner proved he had the potential to become a better passing quarterback than Denard Robinson ever was. However, Michigan must beat Ohio State or Gardner doesn’t have a chance.
He won the Glen Davis award in 2009 as the best high school player in California, but can he prove himself to be the best quarterback in the NCAA in 2013?
The Bruins have progressively gotten better over the past few years, which means it is time for them to win the Pac-12. Hundley has to have a Davey O’Brien Award deserving season if he is to beat Arizona State, Stanford and Oregon.
There may not be a more dangerous team offensively in the NCAA. Mariota can pass, and he can run. Expect big things from the Ducks’ quarterback.
Boyd always seems to be talked about like he’s ready to become one of the top quarterbacks in the country. It is time for him to step up and prove himself.
Bridgewater is the player to watch this NCAA season. Louisville surprised everyone with their crushing BCS victory over the Florida Gators in the Sugar Bowl. Expect more upsets and a chance at a national title this season due to his play.
In my mind, Murray is the most NFL-ready quarterback in the country. Unfortunately, Georgia has the best running game in the country, and Murray will be confined to game management and late game heroics. They play an easy SEC schedule; Murray could use that to his advantage.
He’s fast, he’s accurate and he beat Alabama. The latter is what earned him the Heisman and the Davey O'Brien award last year, and it’s time for him to show that his success wasn’t a fluke.
The Ohio State QB may be a surprise at this position on the list, but the Big 10 is not the SEC. Miller is in another entire class than any athlete in the Big 10 and will once again throw and run all over defenses.
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