A year ago, resurgent Colorado sat at 2-0 and was ranked No. 18 in the country, but entering Week 3 of the 2024 campaign, the Buffaloes are just 1-9 in their last 10 games vs. FBS foes. It appears that hope and optimism for "Coach Prime" is headed downhill at an alarming rate.

With a Labor Day loss to Boston College in Tallahassee, the Florida State Seminoles are now 0-2 to start 2024 after claiming the ACC title a season ago. Do not expect the Garnet & Gold faithful to be patient should the disappointments keep coming this fall.

The first full slate of college football games is upon us as the race for the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff officially heats up. With our Saturdays jam-packed once again, he's a list of 12 things to keep an eye on throughout the 2024 CFB season.

Kirby Smart & Co. have won 29 straight, but should Alabama upend Georgia in Saturday's SEC Championship Game in Atlanta, there is no guarantee that the Bulldogs will receive a berth in this year's College Football Playoff.

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis suffered a gruesome season-ending injury last week, and now, the Seminoles' path to remaining unbeaten has become more difficult. Should FSU falter this week or next, there will be a number of one-loss lobbying for a spot in the CFP.

Representation in the College Football Playoff, and perhaps winning a title, would be ideal for the Pac-12 before it inevitably disbands after suffering a mass exodus over the past year. Washington and Oregon have postseason potential. But the top 15 Beavers stand in their way.

Michigan currently finds itself clouded in controversy after details of its sign-stealing scheme emerged over the past few weeks. Billed as a top-five team and potential playoff participant, how will the Wolverines fare in their first true test of the season in Happy Valley?

With only one conference loss, technically, USC could still be a factor in the Pac-12 championship race, but with that defense, life will be hard for the Trojans. Given their defensive struggles, finishing 7-5 seems more likely for Lincoln Riley's team.

Coincidentally, the first CFP rankings will be released next Tuesday on Halloween. There are currently six undefeated P5 squads and ten others with only one loss. Only four can make the postseason. As the season unfolds, those merely disguised as playoff caliber will be exposed.

With the season ramping up and pressure intensifying, Washington's Michael Penix appears unphased as he continues to thrash opposing defenses with his lethal left arm. Currently leading the race for the Heisman Trophy, can Penix take the Huskies back to the CFB Playoff?

Despite being ranked among the nation's top 10, there are still plenty of questions surrounding whether No. 10 USC is truly a national title contender. With the Trojans heading to South Bend this week, Saturday's game with No. 21 Notre Dame could reveal the answer.

Maryland coach Mike Locksley may have been reaching into the future last summer when he declared his program was ready to compete for Big Ten championships. With the Terps now the only undefeated but unranked P5 squad, an upset over Ohio State could erase any doubts.

College GameDay has historically only headed to Durham for one reason — Mike Krzyzewski and Blue Devils basketball. This time all eyes will be on Mike Elko and his squad on the gridiron looking for a 5-0 start to the season by taking down longtime rival Notre Dame on Saturday.

A thrilling overtime win this past weekend has boosted Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes to 3-0 on the young season. No doubt "Primetime" is making enormous waves within the college football landscape, and all eyes will be on his team as they take on No. 10 Oregon.

Despite being currently ranked in the Associated Press Top 25, questions still surround the legitimacy of some teams included in the poll. Is it too early to characterize a team through wins over lesser opponents? What happens when conference play begins? Only time will tell.

Deion Sanders and the now-ranked Colorado Buffaloes sizzled in Fort Worth while Clemson fizzled in a shocking loss to Duke. Full of surprising performances, Week 1 offered a complete look at teams taking the next step forward and others who are left scrambling for answers.

The ever-changing Big 12 Conference is currently a 14-team league, and despite losing Texas and Oklahoma after this year, it'll boast a membership of 16 in 2024. With the Big 12's landscape being a constantly moving target, perhaps it's time to rename the league.

With a quintet of Power 5 title games set for this weekend, Ohio State, Alabama and Tennessee are praying for upsets in the Big 12 and Pac-12 championship games. Should TCU or USC falter, it's likely that somebody will be preying on a "vultured" playoff spot.