Spring Quarterback Battles
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The quarterback situation is no more settled than it was when last season ended, but the overall play appeared to be stronger throughout the spring and into the final scrimmage.

The battle between Brandon Harris and Anthony Jennings is so tight that every single throw is being scrutinized and every aspect magnified, but there’s no difference between the two at the moment with each of them showing more consistency than last year and each having a few terrific moments.

Harris hit all seven of his throws for 141 yards and two touchdowns for the stronger White team, but connected on just 4-of-10 passes for 37 yards and a score when on the blown-away Purple squad. On the other side, Jennings hit 5-of-6 throws for 27 yards for the Purple team, but came up with an 8-of-14 day for 215 yards and two touchdowns for the White.

They’re dead even.

While it’s going to take an entire fall camp to figure this out – and even that might not be enough – spring ball proved that the winner will have one of the nation’s most dangerous receiving corps to throw to.

Travin Dural caught four passes for 127 yards and two scores, including a nice 41-yard play from Harris, and Malachi Dupre made four grabs for 112 yards and two touchdowns – one from each quarterback. They’re just the stars – the receivers are very deep and very strong.

Harris was the better of the two last year, but Jennings got more work. Flip a coin, but by a paper-thin margin …

The pecking order as of the immediate moment: 1) Brandon Harris, 2) Anthony Jennings