Projecting the outcome of a college football season, playoff teams and national champion is no easy task. Several factors go into predictions, including the schedule, coaching changes, returning starters, in-depth statistics, results from the previous year, breakout players and recruiting – just to name a few. Experience and star power at quarterback is another factor that most would consider important for preseason predictions. After all, the quarterback position is the most important job on the field, and the success (or lack thereof) factors prominently into the win-loss record and playoff hopes of every team.
However, just how important is quarterback experience?