We're three months away from the start of the college football season, but just six weeks away from the start of SMU spring football. As we approach the spring practices, let's take a look at the Mustangs' positional outlooks entering the 2018 season, starting with quarterback.
Key returnees: Ben Hicks (junior), Rafe Peavey (senior), Austin Upshaw (redshirt freshman)
Key losses: D.J Gillins (transfer)
Newcomers: Will Brown
Biggest unanswered question: Can anyone challenge Hicks for the starting job? There was a lot made about Gillins and Peavey competing for the job last year, but Gillins has since transferred to UTSA and Peavey could not break past freshmen Upshaw and Brown this spring.