It 's no secret it 's a quarterback - driven award .
The number of top - tier quarterbacks around the country on teams that are expected to contend for the national title will overshadow any running back from the SEC who has made a legitimate case .
It 's no secret it 's a quarterback - driven award , and the number of top - tier quarterbacks around the country on teams that are expected to contend for the national title will overshadow any running back from the SEC who has made a legitimate case .