Georgia has a major question mark under center. The Bulldogs are not alone in that, with four other SEC teams having to replace their quarterback starter. They Dawgs are replacing their quarterback for the second consecutive year, after Aaron Murray and Hutson Mason were seniors starters in 2013 and 2014.

Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has the spring to begin getting his depth chart together, and the Bulldogs get things started when they open up spring practice on Tuesday. Mark Richt has described the competition as “wide open,” but let’s look at the candidates and their presumed standing heading into practice.

Favorite — Brice Ramsey

After backing up Mason last fall as a freshman, Ramsey enters the spring as the best bet to win the starting job. He appeared in eight games, completing 61.5 percent of his passes for 333 yards, three touchdowns and two picks.

Despite having the most experience of anyone on the roster, Richt has unsurprisingly said that Ramsey is going to have to earn the job. A former four-star recruit, Ramsey still has to learn Schottenheimer’s offense, along with the rest of his competition.

With a big frame (6-foot-3, 225 pounds) and a bigger arm, Ramsey has the physical attributes necessary to earn the job. After leading Georgia in the second half of its Belk Bowl win, he showed he has what it takes between the ears as well. If he can improve on progressing through his reads, something he had problems with in his limited action last season, he could be another steady presence under center for the Dawgs in his sophomore year.

Contender — Jacob Park

Park redshirted as a freshman last year, but as an early enrollee in 2014 he has a full year in the program already under his belt. Park has shown similar arm strength to Ramsey. He’s also considered a better athlete than his classmate; while most wouldn’t call him a dual-threat quarterback, Park’s mobility should allow him to extend plays more so than Ramsey.

The No. 5 pro-style quarterback from the class of 2014 is known as a fiery competitor, so you can be certain he’ll battle for the job. If he can sharpen his ability to throw from the pocket and his decision making, it will be hard for Schottenheimer to keep him on the bench.

Dark horse — Faton Bauta

Bauta is the most veteran player of the three in contention, but he seems to have the longest odds to take over the starting job. A redshirt junior, Bauta appeared in three games in 2014 after getting into four contests in 2013.

Despite entering his fourth year in the program, Bauta is considered a far better runner than passer, scoring twice on the ground last season. Still, he did complete 4-of-5 passing attempts last year in his very limited playing time. If he’s improved on his arm strength, his maturity could help him take the job.