We always like showdowns between superstars, matchups of the best players in the best games. But here’s a new twist on things. How do the projected 2016 superstars for each team compare to the superstars from a year ago on the same team?

It’s a toss-up, actually. We broke it down and came up with an even seven for both 2015 and 2016. Here’s the rundown:

Alabama Crimson Tide

Jonathan Allen (2016) vs. Derrick Henry (2015): This is going to be the most unfair of all of our 14 comparisons, because what Derrick Henry did for Alabama last year was a once-in-a-generation kind of season. He rushed for 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns in Alabama’s 15 games, leading the Tide to a national title. Allen will be the kingpin on a Bama defense that should be flat-out nasty, especially rushing the passer. He was probably a first-round pick this year but decided to come back for another year. The Crimson Tide will likely be preseason No. 1 again, and that’s because of Allen and that stout defense. Edge: 2015

Arkansas Razorbacks

Austin Allen (2016) vs. Brandon Allen (2015): This little family feud has never been about a feud. These brothers are tight, and they are each other’s biggest fans. Brandon was great in 2015, raising his game during his senior season to throw for 3,440 yards and 30 touchdowns. Austin won the QB competition in the spring and is engrained as the starter, but matching Brandon’s numbers might be tough. Edge: 2015

Auburn Tigers

Carl Lawson (2016) vs. Jeremy Johnson (2015): Johnson was a total bust at quarterback last year for the Tigers and was a big reason for their six-loss season. Ranked No. 6 in the preseason, Auburn laid a major egg and Johnson eventually lost his starting job to Sean White. Lawson is back, ready to have a huge season in 2016 provided he can stay healthy. If he does, the Tigers defense should be much better, especially up front. If Lawson has a big year, he’ll be a likely first-round pick next year. Edge: 2016

Florida Gators

Jalen Tabor (2016) vs. Will Grier (2015): Will Grier was so good at quarterback during the first half of the 2015 season that it was enough to help the Gators win the SEC East. As good as he was during Florida’s 6-0 start, his value to the Gators was proven more by how much he was missed after he was suspended by the NCAA for failing a drug test. Tabor turned into a star last year, seeing plenty of action while teams tried to avoid Vernon Hargreaves III. There’s no denying Tabor’s talent, and he’s going to have a huge 2016. He’s likely to be the first DB drafted in 2017. Edge: 2016

Georgia Bulldogs

Nick Chubb (2016) vs. Nick Chubb (2015): This one is a toss-up, sort of like looking in the mirror. Nick Chubb was off to a sizzling start last year, rushing for 747 yards and seven touchdowns before severely injuring his knee early in the first quarter of the loss to Tennessee. Chubb has been rehabbing hard after ACL surgery, and there are still high hopes for him to have a big year in 2016. He went through drills during spring practice but saw no contact. The prognosis is that he should be at full strength by September and have a big year. The guess here is he stays healthy all year and is a big plus to freshman QB Jacob Eason. Edge: 2016

Kentucky Wildcats

Stanley Williams (2016) vs. Patrick Towles (2015): Big things were expected of QB Patrick Towles last year in Lexington, but he struggled through much of the year, throwing too many interceptions at the wrong time and failing to live up to the hype. He eventually lost his starting job to Drew Barker and the ‘Cats finished just 5-7. UK needs to get to a bowl game this year, and it’ll do it by handing the ball off to Stanley “Boom” Williams as much as it can. He ran for 855 yards last year in just 10 games, and had five games over 100 yards. If he stays healthy this year, a 1,400-yard season is a possibility. Edge: 2016

LSU Tigers

Leonard Fournette (2016) vs. Leonard Fournette (2015): Through seven games last year, Leonard Fournette was averaging more than 150 yards on the ground and was the prohibitive leader in the Heisman Trophy race. Three losses later, the bloom came off the rose. But Fournette really wasn’t to blame. The offensive line struggled, Brandon Harris didn’t get anything done in the passing game and there was no way Fournette was going to have success against nine-man fronts. What will 2016 bring? That crazy hot start might not be repeatable, but look for Fournette to have another solid year. With more balance from the passing game and the emergence of some backup help from Derrius Guice, look for Fournette to come up slightly short of his 1,953-yard total from a year ago. Edge: 2015

Mississippi State Bulldogs

Richie Brown (2016) vs. Dak Prescott (2015): The Dak Prescott era at Mississippi State has finally come to an end, and it only seemed like he was in Starkville for 15 years. This comparison is, by far, the most lopsided of our bunch. All Prescott did was throw for 9,376 yards in three-plus seasons and push the Bulldogs into national prominence. With Prescott and many other offensive weapons gone, it’s going to be up to the MSU defense to make 2016 a successful season and that will start with Brown, a standout linebacker. Edge: 2015

Missouri Tigers

Charles Harris (2016) vs. Kentrell Brothers (2015): Brothers led the nation with 152 tackles last season and was an obvious all-SEC selection at linebacker. He led a defense that played far better than its counterparts on offense last year and much is going to be expected again this year from the Tigers defense. Charles Harris is a beast and he’ll be the leader of the Mizzou defense this year, one that will make it tough for opponents to score. Hard to top Brothers’ numbers, though. Edge: 2015

Ole Miss Rebels

Chad Kelly (2016) vs. Laquon Treadwell (2015): Chad Kelly is back at quarterback for the Rebels and expectations are high in Oxford, where Ole Miss fans are hoping they finally get to make that first-ever trip to the SEC Championship Game. Kelly is the best returning QB in the SEC and is a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate. He threw for more than 4,000 yards last year thanks to having Treadwell as his primary target. Treadwell is off to the NFL now, but there are still plenty of candidates to get the ball to. Kelly will have another big year. Edge: 2016

South Carolina Gamecocks

Skai Moore (2016) vs. Pharoh Cooper (2015): Last year was a disaster in Columbia, starting with Steve Spurrier’s sudden retirement and struggles on both sides of the ball. There was no doubt that Cooper was Carolina’s MVP, and he posted good numbers, making 66 catches for 973 yards. In rolls defensive guru Will Muschamp to get things turned around and he will rely heavily on Moore, who should be a solid All-SEC selection and will have a big year. Might be a lot of bumps in the  road this year, though. Edge: 2015

Tennessee Volunteers

Derek Barnett (2016) vs. Joshua Dobbs (2015): This one is tough because the Vols have so many great returning players, and they appear to be on the verge of doing something great in 2016. Barnett will be the leader of a Tennessee defense that will be tough to score on. And even though they have some demons to exorcise in 2016, the Vols should be the class of the SEC East. No disrespect to Dobbs, but he was just slightly above average in 2015, and he can show a lot coming back this year as well. Edge: 2016

Texas A&M Aggies

Myles Garrett (2016) vs. Kyle Allen (2015): Garrett is so good at defensive end that he could very well be the first player chosen in the NFL Draft next year. A second season under defensive coordinator John Chavis should help the Aggies defense overall and Garrett in particular. Allen, a five-star recruit, was supposed to be the next Manziel-like superstar in College Station, but he struggled for a few games and then lost his starting job. He later transferred in a huff. A no-brainer here. Edge: 2015

Vanderbilt Commodores

Ralph Webb (2016) vs. Stephen Weatherly (2015): Weatherly was great last year for a very good Vanderbilt defense that kept them in games all year. He’s off to the NFL now and will be missed because he was all over the field last year. Webb is ready to have a huge season. The Commodores offense should be better this year with another year of experience for many of its key pieces and Webb should benefit. Webb had 1,152 yards last year, and he could go even higher this year. Edge: 2016