Florida A&M quarterback Daniel Richardson has quickly established himself in HBCU football, earning multiple Player of the Week honors and excelling academically while pursuing an MBA at FAMU. Ohio State quarterback Will Howard did not make CBS' top 15 QB rankings, despite a strong performance, overshadowed by former Ohio State QBs Quinn Ewers and Kyle McCord. The NFL's recent 'Kickoff Weekend rosters' report highlights Ohio State as the college with the second-most players in the NFL, with standout defensive end Jack Sawyer expected to be a top draft pick. Pitt's WR Konata Mumpfield and redshirt freshman QB Eli Holstein's developing connection has shown promise, leading to significant plays and praise from coach Pat Narduzzi. Colorado State's conservative passing game is complemented by a strong running game ahead of their matchup against Colorado. Finally, Pitt's coach Pat Narduzzi emphasized the significance of the upcoming rivalry game against West Virginia, highlighting the strategic challenges and the game's importance to the local communities.