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Pac-12 will feature star power, uncertainty at QB in 2017

The Pac-12, aka the Conference of Quarterbacks, will again lead the nation behind center in 2017.

Four conference quarterbacks will appear near the top of offseason "watch lists," led by USC's Sam Darnold and Washington's Jake Browning, both of whom finished ranked in the top 10 in ESPN.com Stats & Information's "Total QBR" this past season. After them comes UCLA's Josh Rosen and Washington State's Luke Falk.

Rosen suffered through a disappointing, injury-shortened 2016 season, but a shakeup with the Bruins' offensive staff might benefit him. Falk has put up huge numbers in two-plus years as a starter, but he'll be looking to take the proverbial next step as a senior.