With news of the Big Ten returning in mid-October and the Pac-12 possibly following suit, we might end up with all Power 5 conferences competing this fall. Just a few weeks ago, that seemed unthinkable.
Until then, there are still plenty of interesting storylines to follow for the teams that are currently competing. Here’s what to watch for in Week 3:
This weekend slate is the final appetizer before the main course arrives when the SEC returns. Until then, we can savor the first ranked-vs.-ranked matchup of the season: No. 17 Miami at No. 18 Louisville.
It’s an intriguing quarterback battle, with Louisville’s Micale Cunningham and Miami’s D’Eriq King among the most dynamic athletes in the country.