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LOS ANGELES -- Southern California held its final scrimmage Friday, one day before it plans to name a starting quarterback.Whether it changed or confirmed the decision about redshirt junior Max Browne or redshirt freshman Sam Darnold taking the first snap against defending national champion Alabama, no one would say.Safety Chris Hawkins said the quarterback with the No. 4 on his jersey has the edge, which doesnt exactly help because Browne wears No. 4 and Darnold No. 14.Take it however yall want to take it, Hawkins said.Coach Clay Helton will meet with both quarterbacks and their families Saturday to inform them of his decision before announcing a starter via a statement in the afternoon. A formal depth chart could also be released at that time.Browne had the better performance Friday, unofficially completing 13 of 22 passes with two touchdowns and no interceptions leading three scoring drives. Darnold was 10 of 19 with one touchdown and no interceptions, but a perfect 5 of 5 during a two-minute drill against the second-unit defense to conclude practice for his only scoring drive. Browne and Darnold worked equally between first- and second-team, apart from the two-minute drills.Helton said it was one of the better offensive performances of training camp.Both quarterbacks did some nice things, Helton said. Im looking forward to watching the tap tonight and in the morning.The final data point was essentially the reverse of Mondays scrimmage at the Coliseum when Darnold had the more impressive statistics and Browne salvaged the session with a perfect two-minute drill. As Helton pointed out, Browne and Darnold have made the decision on choosing a successor to three-year starter Cody Kessler difficult dating back to spring practices.I think that happens when you have elite quarterbacks competing at this high a level, Helton said. I cant tell you how proud I am of them, the way they competed, but more importantly the camaraderie that they have had in the room and supporting each other and competing against each other. I thanked them today, how they have handled both camps, very proud of both of them and look forward to visiting with them tomorrow.Helton will review film and consult with offensive coordinator Tee Martin, quarterbacks coach Tyson Helton and defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast for their input, but said the final decision would be his.It isnt a choice Helton thought he would have to make when he was promoted to head coach last November. Browne arrived at USC as the top pro-style quarterback in his recruiting class and spent the last two seasons backing up Kessler. Darnold bucked the trend and didnt enroll early, spending last season running the scout team.I always knew Max being who he was ... You knew he would perform well. But to Sams credit, just to be this good this fast is remarkable, Helton said.They push each other, Hawkins said. If Max comes out and throws a 40-yard bomb, Sam comes out and does something amazing as well.Linebacker Cameron Smith is glad he doesnt have to pick.Id say it is pretty close, but thats all I can say, Smith said. They got a tough one tonight.Cornerback Adoree Jackson used the same line about jersey numbers as Hawkins, leading the safety to declare he came up with the joke. On a more serious note, Hawkins is optimistic about the quarterback position regardless of whether Browne or Darnold wins the job.But whoever it is I have confidence in both of the guys, Hawkins said. I think they will get it done no matter what. Custom Nike Washington Nationals Jerseys . -- Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand. 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Wisconsin is the only West team with a first-year starting quarterback.Heres a look:MICHIGAN STATEThe defending Big Ten champion Spartans are going with fifth-year senior Tyler OConnor, who succeeds the programs all-time wins leader in Connor Cook.OConnor, who started in a win at Ohio State in the absence of an injured Cook, won the job over junior Damion Terry. OConnor has appeared in 14 games, completing 34 of 54 passes for 374 yards and four touchdowns, with two interceptions.Hes got the ability to move and he understands our offense very, very well. Scale of one to 10, probably 10, coach Mark Dantonio said. Hes a competitor and hes prepared himself for this moment and hes got a great supporting cast around him.MICHIGANWilton Speight or John OKorn? Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh has kept the choice secret to people outside the team. Everyone will know Saturday when No. 7 Michigan hosts Hawaii.Speight, a 6-6, 243-pound junior, is best known for taking over for an injured Jake Rudock at Minnesota last year and leading the game-winning touchdown drive. OKorn, a 6-4, 215-pound senior, was a record-setter at Houston before transferring and sitting out last season.Senior Shane Morris also was in the competition, but signs point to it being Speight or OKorn.All three of us could start at 120 colleges across the country, OKorn said.PENN STATETrace McSorley beat out redshirt freshman Tommy Stevens mostly because of his experience as Christian Hackenbergs top backup. Dont expect the Nittany Lions offense to look the same.First-year offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead has installed a spread system, and the mobile McSorrley looks the part.dddddddddddd The 6-foot, 205-pound sophomore appeared in seven games last year. He took over for an injured Hackenberg in the second quarter of the 24-17 loss to Georgia in the TaxSlayer Bowl and was named team MVP for the game.INDIANAJunior-college transfer Richard Lagow emerged as the starter early in preseason practice and will be surrounded by one of the most experienced supporting casts in the Big Ten.Coach Kevin Wilson said the 6-6, 237-pound Lagow actually moves better than his predecessor, the prolific Nate Sudfeld, and has an arm that could be just as good. Lagow threw for 2,285 yards and 21 touchdowns, with 10 interceptions, for Cisco (Texas) Community College and was, according to ESPN, the top-ranked pocket-passing junior-college QB.The Hoosiers have experience behind Lagow with Zander Diamont, who backed up Sudfeld and started six games two years ago.WISCONSINBart Houston was one of the nations top-rated quarterbacks coming out of high school, and hell finally make his first start as a 23-year-old, fifth-year senior.The 6-4, 235-pound Houston appeared in 15 games as Joel Staves backup the last three years. He played in seven games last season, taking over in the Illinois game after Stave sustained a head injury. Houston was 22 for 33 for 232 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions, against the Illini.Houston is fairly mobile for his size, which should help a Badgers team that is young on the offensive line.Interesting fact: his parents named him after Packers great Bart Starr. Houstons first start comes Thursday against No. 5 LSU in Starrs old stomping grounds, Lambeau Field in Green Bay.---Online: AP college football website: http://collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '