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PFF's college football previews provide an advanced overview of all 69 Power Five teams and 10 select Group of Five teams. They include PFF-exclusive advanced stats, player grades, scheme analysis and more.

By Max Chadwick, Dalton Wasserman, Mitch Kaiser and Trevor Sikkema Aug 26, 2024 5:45 am EDT
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While Oregon State lost a great coach and most of its key players, it can still expect a winning season as it plays mostly Mountain West teams.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Aug 24, 2024 7:30 am EDT
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With a returning head coach and some key players from last year’s roster coming back, Washington State isn’t in as tough of a spot as Oregon State. Given their easier schedule, a bowl game should be the expectation for the Cougars.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Aug 24, 2024 7:00 am EDT
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If Brett Gabbert stays healthy, Miami should fully expect to compete for another MAC title, thanks to its defense.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Aug 24, 2024 6:30 am EDT
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Memphis should once again field one of the best offenses in the Group of Five, but the Tigers need to improve defensively to win the American and possibly secure a playoff spot.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Aug 24, 2024 6:00 am EDT
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With one of the easiest schedules in the country, Liberty basically has to go undefeated to earn a playoff spot. The Flames, with their elite rushing attack, have a good chance to do so once again.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Aug 24, 2024 5:30 am EDT
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Led by Ashton Jeanty, Boise State’s offense could lead the Broncos to a second straight Mountain West championship and a College Football Playoff berth.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Aug 24, 2024 5:00 am EDT
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The 2024 college football season kicks off this weekend, so it's time to finalize our predictions for how it will unfold. As we enter the 12-team playoff era, here are our analysts' predictions on how the season will shake out.

By Max Chadwick, Dalton Wasserman, Trevor Sikkema and Mitch Kaiser Aug 23, 2024 6:00 am EDT
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PFF's college football previews provide an advanced overview of every FBS team entering the 2024 season, including PFF-exclusive advanced stats, player grades, scheme analysis and more.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 23, 2024 4:15 am EDT
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PFF's college football previews provide an advanced overview of every FBS team entering the 2024 season, including PFF-exclusive advanced stats, player grades, scheme analysis and more.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 23, 2024 4:00 am EDT
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PFF's college football previews provide an advanced overview of every FBS team entering the 2024 season, including PFF-exclusive advanced stats, player grades, scheme analysis and more.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 23, 2024 3:45 am EDT
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PFF's college football previews provide an advanced overview of every FBS team entering the 2024 season, including PFF-exclusive advanced stats, player grades, scheme analysis and more.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2024 5:00 am EDT
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PFF's college football previews provide an advanced overview of every FBS team entering the 2024 season, including PFF-exclusive advanced stats, player grades, scheme analysis and more.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2024 4:45 am EDT
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PFF's college football previews provide an advanced overview of every FBS team entering the 2024 season, including PFF-exclusive advanced stats, player grades, scheme analysis and more.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2024 4:30 am EDT
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We rank every Group of Five college football starter entering the 2024 season, with Liberty's Kaidon Salter kicking things off.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2024 3:30 am EDT
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This is one of the more talented teams Syracuse has had in recent memory. If new head coach Fran Brown can overcome his lack of experience as a head coach/coordinator, the Orange can make some noise with a relatively easy schedule.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Aug 21, 2024 10:59 am EDT
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If Stanford doesn’t make serious strides on both sides of the ball, it could be a long debut season for the Cardinal in the ACC. 

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Aug 21, 2024 9:16 am EDT
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The 2024 college football season is right around the corner. PFF's Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman give their predictions on who will take home the top awards.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 21, 2024 8:45 am EDT
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While most schools moving from the Group of Five to Power Four struggle out of the gate, SMU has the talent both offensively and defensively to emerge as a top contender in a wide-open ACC. 

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Aug 21, 2024 8:41 am EDT
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We rank every Power Five college football starter entering the 2024 season, with Georgia's Carson Beck kicking things off.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 21, 2024 7:45 am EDT
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