As the 2024 college football season approaches, several prominent teams are gearing up for significant changes and challenges. Penn State, Alabama, and Memphis are all entering preseason camps with high expectations and key questions to address. Penn State aims to compete in the reconfigured Big Ten and vie for a spot in the new 12-team College Football Playoff. Alabama starts a new era under coach Kalen DeBoer, following Nick Saban's retirement, with several players needing to step up. Memphis is highly anticipated to excel this season, bolstered by key returning players and new recruits, aiming for a spot in the expanded College Football Playoff. Meanwhile, Oklahoma is preparing for its inaugural SEC season under coach Brent Venables, focusing on building competitive depth.