Last year was a disappointing 2016 for the Panthers, finishing 3-9 and brining an end to the Trent Miles era. In 2017 the Panthers have a new head coach in Shawn Elliott.
Elliott, a former South Carolina interim head coach, takes over a program with a lot of positive momentum on the recruiting trail, a new stadium and returning talent at offensive skill positions. The Panthers return their starting quarterback, running back and tight end as well as a top wide receiver in Penny Hart who is returning from injury.
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Redshirt senior Conner Manning is the returning starter at quarterback, in 2016 he led the Sun Belt in passing yards per game averaging 268.