Now, with preseason camps winding down and opening kickoffs approaching, a different reality hits: The more things change, the more they stay the same.

College football's streaming situation is as complicated as ever, so we broke down how to watch and what subscriptions are needed.

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

College football is more than just the game—it’s the sound. The roar after a strip sack. The tremor of a third-down stand. The deafening wave of chants that drown out visiting teams before the ball is snapped. This isn’t the NFL. This is tribal. This is regional. This is sacred.

Three of the top five teams in our initial power rankings have new starting quarterbacks. Can Texas' Arch Manning, Georgia's Gunner Stockton and Ohio State's Julian Sayin shine in the spotlight? With Notre Dame's depth this season,

Another key difference: In college, overtime periods last as long as it takes to declare a winner, while in the NFL regular season, just one 10-minute overtime period is allotted. If the teams are still even by the end of that 10 minutes, the game is ruled a tie.

College football teams must now actually compete for a national title. It's a bit better than everyone just deciding they're the champions. Auburn claimed four additional national titles on Tuesday, recognizing itself as nine-time champs.