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It's Year 3 of the Matt Rhule era at Nebraska, the one the program has been pointing to since his hiring.

Oregon made a splash during its first year in the Big Ten, going undefeated in the regular season and winning the conference title with a victory over Penn State in the championship game.

The Wildcats come into David Braun's third season looking to bounce back after going from winning eight games in 2023 to finishing 4-8 last year.

The Scarlet Knights return four starters on the offensive front, and have five new players joining that group.

Texas starts the season ranked No. 1 for the first time in program history and a betting favorite to win the national championship.

Alabama failed to meet expectations the last two seasons, but it should look different with Kalen DeBoer's year of experience.

Elijah Sarratt began his collegiate career at a school with fewer than 2,500 undergraduates. Now, the Hoosiers star has his sights set on the NFL.

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz not only lost one of the most successful quarterbacks in school history after last season, he also lost two talented running backs and two of the most productive wide receivers that he ever has had.

Georgia only has seven returning starters on a young team expected to be led by junior quarterback Gunner Stockton, who only has one career start.

The Auburn Tigers have endured four consecutive losing seasons -- their longest such skid in nearly eight decades.