2024 College Football Season Updates

As the college football season approaches, The Athletic reports that the Michigan Wolverines are expected to remain competitive for a spot in the expanded Playoff, despite significant roster turnover. The challenge of maintaining their success from 2023 is compounded by the resurgence of rivals like Ohio State, who are determined to reclaim their dominance in the storied rivalry. Georgia and Ohio State are currently favored to win the national title, with Georgia's defense consistently ranked in the top 10 over the past three years. The Bulldogs, who narrowly missed a College Football Playoff berth last season after losing to Alabama, are poised for a strong comeback. Ohio State has bolstered its roster with key transfers, including quarterback Will Howard from Kansas State and highly touted freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. The landscape of college football is shifting, particularly with the departures of coaching legends Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh. New figures like Kalen DeBoer and Sherrone Moore are stepping into the spotlight as the Pac-12 diminishes, leaving Oregon State and Washington State as the remaining teams in what some are calling the "Pac-2." Meanwhile, Texas is looking to make a mark in its inaugural SEC season, with quarterback Arch Manning poised to step in should starter Quinn Ewers face injury challenges. As the season unfolds, Notre Dame is also generating excitement, with hopes of emerging as a strong contender in the evolving Power 4 landscape dominated by the SEC and Big Ten.