The Big Ten has always been known more for defenses and running backs but with the addition of the four teams from the Pac-12, quarterbacks might become more of a prominent positions in the conference.
With more top-tier quarterbacks coming onto the scene with Oregon, USC, UCLA, and Washington, defenses need to put more emphasis on how to defend these quality quarterbacks. The Big Ten will now have some of the top quarterbacks in the country in their conference, which they have gotten a taste of in years past with Michigan and Ohio State.
So looking at Wisconsin's schedule, which quarterbacks are the ones they will have to worry about the most? Let's take a look.
Even though Miller Moss will be stepping into the full-time starting role for the first this season, we all know what Lincoln Riley can do with quarterbacks. He has produced three Heisman Trophy winners and Moss is like one of them. Moss shows aspect of Baker Mayfield in his play with the ability to throw the ball well, but also slip by defenders on the run.
In the few times Moss was on the field last season, he threw seven touchdowns and just one interception showing he has good vision of the field. He also had a 70.8 completion percentage, now he will be on the field a lot more this season as the starter so that number may not stay as high, but even if it drops a couple of points, he will have good numbers.
Now Drew Allar's play last season left fans questioning his play, but let's now forget this he was a 5-star recruit out of high school and one of the top recruits in the country when he chose the Nittany Lions. Allar had to get used to being the full-time starter at Penn State and now with a year of that under his belt, it seems more than likely his numbers will improve.
Allar did show he knew how to protect the football with only two interceptions versus 25 touchdowns, and over 2,600 passing yards. Under the new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, Allar should improve, making him a tough matchup against any defense.
Dillon Gabriel is probably the best quarterback in the country rivaled only by Sheduer Sanders. however, Gabriel has the experience of playing in a smaller conference to show off his skills, playing in a bigger conference to hone his skills and now moving to the Big Ten some of the toughest competition to perfect his play.
Gabriel has shown he can run the ball, but his best asset is his arm and the ability to throw the ball downfield. He threw 30 touchdown passes last season and only six interceptions with a 69.3 completion percentage. However, when you think you have him locked in the secondary, he will hurt you with his legs running for 373 yards and 12 touchdowns last season. Gabriel is going to be a problem for any defense he faces.