Every team in the SEC came into the spring with some major unanswered questions. Some teams had new head coaches and coordinators. Others were replacing quarterbacks and other high draft picks. Though most of those questions won't be fully answered until the fall, some showed signs this spring that everything is going to work out just fine.

So which team answered the most questions this spring?

Edward Aschoff: Auburn

Most of the Tigers’ questions this spring were on defense, and though not everything was cleared up, it’s obvious that guys are learning a little more and are a little more focused. Pass-rusher Carl Lawson is back, so Auburn gets a tremendous lift at an important spot. Having new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp being very hands-on with the defensive backs will help going forward, and there was a noticeable jolt in energy on defense this spring. Oh, and Jeremy Johnson made sure he was the unquestioned leader at quarterback. This offense should be even better with him under center.

Sam Khan Jr.: Arkansas

Most of the big questions surrounding the Razorbacks had to do with who will replace three key defensive losses (Trey Flowers, Darius Philon and Martrell Spaight). At defensive end, JaMichael Winston looks like the successor to Flowers after turning in a strong spring, capped by a three-sack performance in the spring game. Philon's vacated three-technique defensive tackle spot will be filled by Taiwan Johnson, who started at nose tackle last season, but will slide over to Philon's old spot. And at weakside linebacker, where Spaight emerged last season, Brooks Ellis is taking over, moving from middle linebacker. Will all three reach the level of their predecessors? Too early to say now, but the Hogs feel comfortable with each of those positions. The main question surrounding the offense is how much the passing attack will improve to supplement the Razorbacks' stellar running game, but if quarterback Brandon Allen's spring performance is any indication, the Hogs will make some improvements in that area.

Greg Ostendorf: Auburn

There is a reason Auburn is at the top of our SEC post-spring power rankings. For starters, Johnson won the starting quarterback job (as expected) and now has a chance to be one of the top quarterbacks in the league. The team also found a replacement for center Reese Dismukes in Ole Miss transfer Austin Golson, and fellow SEC transfer Tray Matthews has all but secured a starting role at safety. And the defense, which welcomed back star pass-rusher Lawson this spring, is making strides under Muschamp. There is still work to be done, but the Tigers look to be in the best shape right now.

Alex Scarborough: Missouri

After two years of surpassing expectations, I’m done doubting Missouri. The Tigers came into the spring with serious question marks. The top three receivers from last season were gone. The defensive line, long the strength of the program, was in transition with Shane Ray and Markus Golden gone as well. Despite that, I liked what I saw this spring. The receivers grew up. After dropping 18 passes in the first two scrimmages, J'Mon Moore & Co. had no drops during the first half of the spring game. On the defensive line, a few names emerged. Harold Brantley looks like a standout at tackle and Josh Augusta has the athleticism to develop into a difference-maker there as well. At end, I liked how Charles Harris and Marcus Loud came along, combining for 6.5 sacks over the scrimmages. With Maty Mauk back at quarterback, Missouri is in good shape to contend in the East yet again.