Overview

• Unresolved QB races at several marquee programs (Alabama, Ohio State, Notre Dame) while veteran vs youth showdowns unfold at Michigan, Oregon, Tennessee and Colorado.
• Clemson's running back position is wide open after Jay Haynes tore his ACL, with freshman Gideon Davidson and a group of unproven backs competing for carries.
• Championship contenders Georgia, Miami and Michigan are searching for go-to receivers, turning to returning options and transfers such as Dillon Bell, Noah Thomas and Anthony Simpson to fill NFL-vacated slots.
• Oregon's wide receiver corps hinges on veterans like Gary Bryant Jr. and Malik Benson alongside incoming freshman Dakorien Moore after Evan Stewart's knee injury.
• Several true freshmen, led by five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood and top tight end prospect Linkon Cure, are pushing for starting roles across Power Five rosters.