Non-AQ quarterback battles resolved

We told you about quarterback battles still going on among the non-AQ schools in a two part series yesterday: Part I and Part II . Here is a look at the quarterback battles that have already been decided as we close in on the start of the season: Akron Winner: Patrick Nicely . Buzz: Nicely and Matt Rodgers played pretty evenly throughout fall camp and split the reps evenly. But Nicely emerged thanks to his play throughout the spring and camp. He started seven games as a true freshman in 2009, completing 120 of 222 passes for 1,349 yards and six touchdowns. Bowling Green Winner: Matt Schilz . Buzz: With Tyler Sheehan gone, Bowling Green turns to the redshirt freshman, who has never thrown a pass in a collegiate game. The Falcons have had much stability at the quarterback position, so it will be interesting to see how Schilz does this season. Colorado State Winner: Pete Thomas. Buzz: The highly touted true freshman enrolled in school early and beat out redshirt freshman Nico Ranieri . The last time a freshman started at quarterback for Colorado State was Caleb Hanie in 2004. Louisiana Tech Winner: Steven Ensminger . Buzz: The Auburn transfer found new life under new coach Sonny Dykes’ spread offense. After playing tight end last spring under former coach Derek Dooley, Ensminger was able to beat out Ross Jenkins , who started parts of the past two seasons. Marshall Winner: Brian Anderson . Buzz: The incumbent survived a challenge from A.J. Graham , Eddie Sullivan and former Clemson player Willie Korn to emerge as the starter once again. Korn ended up transferring. Important to note: Anderson is learning his third different offense, now that new coach Doc Holliday is there. New Mexico Winner: B.R. Holbrook . Buzz: Holbrook won the job over freshman Tarean Austin and Brad Gruner , and coach Mike Locksley cited his knowledge of the offense, the way he moved the team during scrimmages and his mostly error-free play. New Mexico State Winner: Matt Christian

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Non-AQ quarterback battles resolved