Alabama A&M football capsule (CFB preview)

Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Coach: Anthony Jones (79-49 at Alabama A&M)
2012 record: 7-4
Starters returning/lost: Offense 6/5, Defense 4/7

Set the GPS for: A rocky, curvy road. There are some key positions to fill, including quarterback, placekicker, running back and the left side of the offensive line. The Bulldogs started out 6-0 a year ago but that seems unlikely this time around with the rebuilding facing Jones.

Team pilot: Brandon Wells will go into the year as the No. 1 quarterback, and Jones believes it's essential for his QB to be as much a great leader as a talented passer. Seniors like A.J. Clark, Montaurius Smith and Jeremy Isabelle can help set the tone as well.

Along for the ride: Returning offensive linemen Justin Goodrich, Alan Cruz and Devin Dobbins will help create holes for the running-back-by-committee set-up of Brendan Johnson, Brandon Eldemire and Barrington Scott, a transfer from Ball State.

Red light: Inconsistent quarterback play can be fatal. If Wells struggles, there is no shortage of understudies who could step in but at what cost long-term?

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