Indiana Hoosiers

The 2019 college football season officially begins on Saturday, Aug. 24, but it's never too early to start thinking about what might transpire this fall. Each FBS season brings plenty of surprises, disappointments and unexpected teams emerging in the national title picture. However, two teams - Clemson and Alabama - are a step ahead of the rest of the college football world and are poised for a rematch in the national championship game.

Quarterback play should be a strength in the Big Ten for the 2019 season. Michigan's Shea Patterson takes the top spot in Athlon's Big Ten quarterback rankings, but Ohio State's Justin Fields and Nebraska's Adrian Martinez aren't too far behind. Iowa's Nate Stanley and Michigan State's Brian Lewerke round out the next tier of options, with Northwestern's Hunter Johnson and Penn State's Sean Clifford looking to deliver a breakout year in 2019. 

Finding or developing a quarterback is no easy task for any college football coach. This position is one of the hardest to evaluate in high school, and as evidenced by the recent wave of departures, quarterbacks often transfer early in their career in search of more playing time. While developing a quarterback through the high school ranks is the preferred option for coaches, the junior college level presents quick-fix options and players who were often overlooked in the recruiting process.