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Chart: The Gophers' QB carousel

A look at the changes behind center since 2010:

August 2, 2014 at 11:29PM

Redshirt sophomore Mitch Leidner, known as "the Boss," will be the Gophers' fourth different opening day starting quarterback in the past five years:

Adam Weber, 2010: Last of his four seasons as the Gophers' starter. He holds the school record for touchdown passes.

MarQueis Gray, 2011-12: Jerry Kill's first starting quarterback. He was moved to wide receiver in the middle of the 2012 season.

Philip Nelson, 2013: Transferred to Rutgers after the season. Kicked off the Scarlet Knights in May following an altercation in Mankato.

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