All off-season long the coaches of six SEC programs have been struggling to choose a starting quarterback. Now that game week is finally, mercifully upon us, it is nearing decision time. Some of the coaches have already named a starter, while others are still playing coy. We will update the status of each battle here.
Alabama Crimson Tide
The Contenders: Cooper Bateman and Blake Barnett
Out of the Running: Jalen Hurts and David Cornwell
For the third year in a row, the Crimson Tide will be breaking in a new starting quarterback.