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Low: The next big things in college football

Part of the charm of college football is looking for the next big thing in a sport drenched in tradition.

You know, the next Herschel Walker, the next Woody Hayes or the next "The band is out on the field" finish to a game.

It's what we do as college football junkies, a way to pass along the time until the next season arrives.

Who knew at this time a year ago that Baker Mayfield would go from just another quarterback competing for a starting job to a Heisman Trophy candidate? Who knew Tom Herman would lead Houston to a magical season?