Kyler Murray replacing Baker Mayfield. Shea Patterson teaming up with Jim Harbaugh. High-profile coaches like Jimbo Fisher, Scott Frost and Chip Kelly in new places. And freshman phenoms like Trevor Lawrence and JT Daniels.
The best thing about Week 1 is checking in on all the new faces in new places. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the most important debuts in college football.
New coaches
Matt Canada
Maryland interim coach Matt Canada successfully navigated his way through his debut as a head coach in spite of a roller coaster of emotions following the death of Jordan McNair in June, a rain delay that lasted 1 hour, 26 minutes, and the apprehension of calling plays from the field for the first time in his career.