1. Denard Robinson, Michigan
Robinson was the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the year last season rushing for 1,702 yards. The problem is he missed time in 10 of Michigan's 13 games due to taking a lot of hits. The back-up this year is Davin Gardner.
2. Dan Persa, Northwestern
Persa set a Big Ten record for completion percentage before his season ending torn Achilles. He also set a team record for pass efficiency and had 519 rushing yards.
3. Russell Wilson, Wisconsin
As a 3-year starter at NC State, Wilson threw for 8,500 yards and 76 TD's and ran for 1,000 yards and 11 TD's. He tends to throw a lot of interceptions and make too many mistakes.
4. Kirk Cousins, Michigan State
Kirk Cousins is one of the few pocket-passing QB's in the Big Ten. He is Michigan State's all-time leader in completion percentage. Last season he threw for 20 TD's and 10 INTs.
5. Taylor Martinez, Nebraska
Martinez had a tale of two season's last year. In his first seven games he had 870 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns and in his final seven games he rushed for only 95 yards and 0 TD's. The sophomore needs to develop as a passer.
6. Nathan Scheelhaase, Illiniois
Sheelhaase had the best year of any freshman QB in Illinois history, setting a school record for rushing yards at the position. He also had a 17-8 TD to INT ratio.
7. James Vandenberg, Iowa
Vandenberg played great for three quarters against Ohio State in 2009 before throwing a couple interceptions in the 4th quarter. Iowa folk-hero Ricky Stanzi has graduated on to the NFL, and it is Vandenberg's turn to lead the Hawkeyes. A heady player with good size at 6"3, 210.
8. Matt McGloin/Rob Bolden, Penn State
Penn State has a two-way QB battle with co-starters Rob Bolden and Matt McGloin battling for the starting job. Bolden performed well in the start of 2010 but was injured and nearly transferred. McGloin is a former-walk-on who performed well at times but struggled immensely down the stretch.
9. Joe Bauserman/Braxton Miller/Kenny Guiten/Taylor Graham, Ohio State
Ohio State has a four-way battle at the QB position after the departure of Pryor. The leading candidates are senior Joe Bauserman and freshman Braxton Miller.
10. MarQueis Gray, Minnesota
MarQueis Gray was a talented wide receiver for the Gophers his first two seasons. Gray was a highly rated QB recruit and has great legs, but must prove he has the arm for the job.
11. Robert Marve/Rob Henry, Purdue
Robert Marve tore his ACL in Game 4 last season. Henry moved in as the started. Henry is a fast and dynamic athlete who rushed for 547 yards last season. Marve has a strong arm and is accurate.
12. Tre Roberson/Dusty Kiel/Edward Wright-Baker, Indiana
At Indiana, new Head Coach Kevin Wilson has yet to name a starting QB, though Dusty Kiel and Edwin-Wright Baker will both have a legitimate shot.
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