Overview

• The College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams, allowing more chances for teams to compete for the title.
• Conference realignment has reshaped traditional rivalries and created new matchups, with major shifts in the Big Ten, SEC, and Big 12.
• Key storylines include Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado and Notre Dame's potential as a national contender.
• Top Heisman contenders to watch include Dillon Gabriel, Jalen Milroe, and Carson Beck.
• Experts predict Ohio State, Georgia, and Oregon as strong candidates for the national championship.