The preseason Amway Coaches Poll is out. USA TODAY's Paul Myerberg breaks down the biggest college football story lines from the top 25. USA TODAY
The college football season is a marathon and not a sprint. Among the upcoming 15 weekends of action, there will be twists and turns with expected title contenders being knocked off and dark horses climbing the polls with surprising upsets.
The journey will conclude on Dec. 8 when the College Football Playoff committee makes its decision on the four teams that have earned the right to compete for the national championship.
Forecasting how it will all shake out is an inexact science.