College football is more than entertainment, which people watch, but is a tradition, a passion, and an essential part of their lives. Each time of year also brings the chance for new beginnings and surprises, as well as moments that will be remembered. This year could well be the season that gives us elements we never thought we wanted in our lives or could use. Below are 5 shocks that should not surprise anyone but might be true:
1. A Powerhouse Will Stumble
Any upset win is always a major highlight whenever two giant teams lock horns in a particular game. Think about it: other teams like Alabama, Clemson, and Ohio State have been on the scene for years now. Nevertheless, some of these giants could stumble over a nonglamorous side in this season.
Why Now?
And with the new format for the playoffs this year, every game is as important as the others. On the other end of the spectrum, high pressure can lead to mistakes quickly, and they become too relaxed as well. Furthermore, we know from previous treatises on past seasons how a single loss affects a team for the worst meaning a change in the ranks. For instance, when an Apple State defeated a Michigan in what is now famously referred to as ‘upset specials’ back in 2007.
Watch out for underdogs: Coastal Carolina and UTSA are two other teams that have gradually been improving, and they seem to enjoy defeating the large schools.
2. No, a rookie quarterback will take the spotlight
Each college season there are newcomers, but this year the level of the signal callers is something special. A rookie may come in and energize his or her team making them a formidable side at once.
Historical Context
Texas A&M fans will recall when as a freshman Johnny Manziel single-handedly turned the team around. Well, sometimes we might see a similar phenomenon this year. This year having many strong young players in all programs one or two could make headlines and transform their teams.
Again the question should not be missed, college football is not controlled by perfection; it is also about passion. They say that a good newbie is even capable of driving a team and all its supporters.
3. There He Goes! An Unlikely Conference Champion
The roles of power in college football conferences are changing. The SEC and Big Ten have fielded the more hype teams of yesteryear, but 2021 could be the year that a team from a lesser-regarded conference cuts the championship check.
The Case for Change
Others such as Cincinnati or even Boise State could come and take the world by storm. The type of football played in colleges is more competitive thus the hope for an outsider, the competition is very stiff and many teams are of equal caliber.
Look for emerging trends: More programs are employing a more proactive approach to recruitment, in which talent is being shared out and so the gap between the big teams and the lesser-known teams has closed a little more.
4. Many advantageous changes for the Appointment of New Faces in Coaching
Swings and coaching staff can alter the course of any plan massively. This year several coaching programs are adding new head coaches who introduce innovative plans to the team.
The Power of Leadership
Plenty of coaching changes made big splashes last year, and there are some even bigger ones this year. Some of the reasons are that a new leader is capable of bringing significant changes in the culture, attitudes, and productivity of the team. For example, which is relatively recent, look at Lincoln Riley at USC such that his tactics brought life to that program at once.
Expect surprises: New coaches mean excitement for a team, and can hopefully bring that energy to a flagging team and its fans!
5. Fan attendance will also experience a new record in their attendance level.
Thanks to the restrictions some teams have been facing during the pandemic, the fans are ready to sweep the stadiums and support their teams. People can guess it would be that this season people are possibly going to overpopulate the bleachers.
The Benefits of Community
College football games have something that many other events do not: people come together, support their favorite team, and have fun. The nation is ready for a chance to get back to appreciate fans, tailgating, marching bands, and the feeling of actually being involved with the game.
When fans converge, an awesome feeling can energize teams to their next level. You can feel it in the air!”
This passion, on the other hand, might result in rather charged games thus spicing up some dramatic moments off it.
All in all, the college football season to come will doubtless be one to remember. It makes for great entertainment, riveting new stars, imperative crowds ready to stamp their authority, and anything can happen. Will this be yet another historical event? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: I’m ready to finalize our relations as friends, and I think you are, aren’t you?
