David Piland

In 10 starts for Houston as a sophomore last season, Piland threw for 2,929 yards, 16 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also added 190 yards and two touchdowns rushing on 45 carries. It’s a high-volume passing attack (40.7 attempts per game). Moreover, the team further bolstered its receiving corps by adding former USC wideout Markeith Ambles, who was ranked as ESPN’s No. 23 player from the Class of 2010. Piland impressed this spring, throwing four touchdowns in the spring game, and it looks like his job as starter is fairly secure, but Billy Cosh and John O’Korn will be nipping at his heels this summer.