The long offseason is finally over as college football starts in earnest this week. After an offseason of change across the college athletics landscape, we finally get to trade in court rooms for packed stadiums.

There aren't many Big 12 defenders that jump off the page in 2025, aside from Clark. Heading into his fifth season, he's one of the most experienced players in the conference at a playmaking position. He's improved every season since taking over the starting role, and I expect him to make impact plays weekly for a TCU team I'm very high on.

The USC Trojans are looking to turn things around this season and be competitors in the Big Ten. USC coach Lincoln Riley is under pressure this season to perfor