It’s officially fall and it’s absolutely great that there are college football games being played. As far as the big dogs, the SEC starts conference play today, and the Big 12 and ACC both have a full schedule of games as well. However, it’s just not the same without all the Power 5 conferences in action.
A reflection of things not being the same can be found in the AP Top 25 poll, where programs like the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns and Marshall Thundering Herd are in the top 25. If the Pac-12 and Big Ten are playing, there’s no chance teams like this get in the top 25.