College football is back, and the start of the 2017 season looks very similar to seasons past: many contenders, all of which seem to be chasing Alabama.
Week 1 isn't the be-all and end-all, though it might feel that way for Florida State and Florida fans. We can, however, paint a more detailed picture of the season.
Opening weekend is about finding signs of what a team can actually become. As we all know, it isn't how you start the season, it's how you finish it. Well, it looks like we might start with Alabama in Atlanta .