KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — This was supposed to be the year that the Southeastern Conference showcased its wealth of experienced quarterbacks up and down the league.
Plans have changed for a number of schools.
Injuries have wreaked havoc around the conference, forcing coaches to rely on newcomers.
South Carolina lost senior starter Jake Bentley to a foot injury during the opening week of the season. Kentucky's Terry Wilson and Mississippi State's Tommy Stevens were knocked out of games last week. Their replacements included two true freshmen and a transfer.
"It's changed because of the number of guys who are leaving early for the NFL draft and the number of (quarterbacks) that are going to transfer," South Carolina coach Will Muschamp said.