The 2023 college football season is nearly here.
And while most folks will be tuned into contests featuring top-25 teams — games with teams from power conferences like the SEC and Big Ten and matchups that include Heisman Trophy contenders — there’s plenty of reasons to watch the rest of the sport too. And we’re not just talking about the ACC, which is sure to be chaotic once again, or the impending new-look Big 12. We recommend that you consume the sport in-full, whole-hog style, from programs as small as Tulsa and Louisiana-Monroe to as big as Texas A&M and Ohio State.
What we’re really saying here is: Don’t ignore the Group of Five. Tons of fun football is being played in the Sun Belt, AAC, Mountain West, MAC and Conference USA. And there are some interesting personalities and cool uniforms too.
Here’s a handful of players from those conferences that you should make time to watch this year.
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