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There are century-old marching bands and pulsating techno hits. There are rampaging animals, covered wagons, antique cars and even storied rocks. There are quaint customs and there are controversies -- it wouldn't be college football without controversy, right? With another season upon us, we've gathered a collection of our college football reporters' favorite game-day traditions. We were looking for moments fans could count on and look forward to experiencing

He said he wants to give the audience an inside look at his program and share his thoughts on college football, professional sports and pop culture, among other things.

Week 0 is college football's oft-ignored start to the season. The good stuff doesn't generally happen until the smorgasbord of Labor Day weekend. This year, though, it begins with a unique bang. Consider that, right now in some Dublin pub, two fan bases from Middle America are likely baffling locals by arguing not merely over their teams but the per-acre yields of wheat vs. corn. It's Iowa State and Kansas State to kick things off -- in Ireland no less.

Riley said that the junior wideout had actually "progressed a little bit ahead of schedule."

Klubnik read the comments on social media and heard fans clamoring for a transfer quarterback after a 9-4 season, snapping a 12-year double-digit win streak.

Diego Pavia, the 24-year-old quarterback at Vanderbilt, remarks on the changing perception of the city, citing his own rise and the new wave of enthusiasm for Vanderbilt football.

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele will start at Oregon State on Aug. 30, following Jared Goff as just the Bears' second true freshman quarterback to start the season-opening game.

Auburn will retire the No. 2 jersey of Cam Newton, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2010 and led the team to a national title that season.

As a first-time college coach, former NFL quarterback Michael Vick knew there would be a learning curve in his first season at Norfolk State.

Golding will make $2.55 million this season, $2.6 million in 2026 and $2.7 million in 2027, positioning him among the highest-paid defensive coordinators.

The Big Ten conference led the way with seven player selections, two more than the Southeastern Conference. Four total players from the Independent conference were selected.

During the Cleveland Browns' preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders had a heartfelt encounter with referee Brian Perry, who recalled officiating Sanders' college debut.

Dakorian Moore is the highest-graded high school receiver evaluated by ESPN since 2020, showcasing elite skills with over 4,000 career receiving yards and a strong performance in spring practices.

"I'm 59, in great shape and healthy. I've had success everywhere we've ever been," Fisher said. "The end at Texas A&M, it's unfortunate, but we also had the highest-ranked team they ever had there in 2020."

If there's one thing we've learned from the debate between the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 over the future of the College Football Playoff, it's that committees are awful. They get it wrong nearly every year despite the fact that they've mostly gotten it right.

Doug Nussmeier smiles big. He decided to leave the Philadelphia Eagles to take the offensive coordinator job with the Saints earlier this year.

Despite the leveling effects of NIL and the transfer portal, we expect more of the same in 2025. Our pick for the last team standing, Clemson, won the championship just seven years ago.

Currently, there are 21 college football teams with at least +10,000 odds of winning the national title in 2025, with many starting inexperienced quarterbacks.

Tyler Shough, selected 40th overall by the New Orleans Saints, has received support from former players like Drew Brees and Archie Manning as he enters his rookie season.

College football fans have several unmistakable traits, with impatience being a significant one. Stakeholders demand immediate results due to historical performance and recent investments.

Kansas State's Bill Snyder Family Stadium is known for its rowdy atmosphere, especially against familiar Big 12 opponents, contributing to the Wildcats' home success.

The Oregon Ducks seemingly come up with a new alternate uniform every week, and the best of these have become beloved staples for college football fans.

Ultimately, it came down to me wanting to be back home, you know, be back home next to my family while still competing at the highest level.

"I'd say I'm feeling as refreshed and recharged as I've been in a long time," Riley said Thursday during Big Ten media days.

LSU and Clemson will face off at Clemson's 'Death Valley,' with LSU's Brian Kelly calling it 'Death Valley Junior.' This rivalry intensifies anticipation for their season opener.

We're obviously evaluating every day. Every meeting, every walkthrough, every practice, it all matters.

EA Sports College Football 26 has received an initial rating of 83 on Metacritic for PS5, with 85% of critics recommending it, showing steady improvement.

Penn State's showdown against Oregon on Sept. 27 is considered a crucial game, determining if the Lions can be the Big Ten's team to beat.

Twenty-five years ago, Bob Stoops' second Oklahoma team headed into the 2000 season with lukewarm expectations, ranked 19th in the AP preseason poll.