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Powerhouse programs will dominate college football, NIU facing top-5 conference contenders

DeKALB — College football has one of the longest off-seasons in sports, so it’s no surprise that the start of the season brings plenty of excitement.

It’s been 234 days since Clemson beat Alabama, 44-16, Jan. 7 to win its second championship in three years. While some teams got an early start last weekend, it’s this weekend where the season jumps into overdrive.

This year’s College Football Playoff National Champion will be crowned Jan. 13 in New Orleans. While there’s a lot of football to be played, and a lot of questions still to be answered, here are my Top Five heading into the season.