Some schools, like Clemson, have entrusted true freshmen with the most important role on the team. Others, like Washington, have barely played any. But across the country, true freshmen are contributing at high levels to the nation's top teams.
Here are the top true freshmen for each Top 25 team:
Not that Alabama needed another weapon at receiver with Jerry Jeudy, DeVonta Smith and Henry Ruggs III, but it got one. Waddle has made an immediate impact, catching 15 passes for 315 yards and two touchdowns. On a team full of speedy, athletic players, he stands apart.