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Pac-12 Football Spring Preview: 10 biggest questions and storylines

By Gabe Encinas

Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during an NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated UCLA 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during an NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated UCLA 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during an NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated UCLA 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during an NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated UCLA 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Will Josh Rosen be a household name in 2016?

Josh Rosen was one game away from leading his UCLA Bruins to the Pac-12 Championship Game, despite having a dismantled defense that was plagued with injuries all season long. Rosen had his ups and most definitely some downs, but overall, he performed well for a true freshman quarterback surrounded by so much hype at a big-time program on the west coast.

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He’ll be losing a few weapons on offense, including his all-conference running back in Paul Perkins, who helped alleviate some of the pressure from Rosen. But Rosen is a special talent in the Pac-12. While you would hope for a younger quarterback to have all the tools around him to help him feel more comfortable, a guy like Rosen doesn’t need the great playmakers. He’s simply one of those guys who can make an average receiver look great, elevating the play of his offense.

He will also be adding Cordell Broadus, who will be rejoining the receiver group as a walk-on, after stepping away from football last fall. While he might not be a Heisman finalist as a sophomore, he will be making a name for himself, and will make the rest of the nation recognize, despite playing in games that start well after 10 pm on the east coast.

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