Even in February, we have football on our brains. In the six issues we produce during the off-season, we bring you the FBS Coaching Changes, the number of prospects signed, and rank the top recruiting classes and prospects. We break down the Top 10 high school prospects by position so you know what needs the top teams are hoping to fill with these talented young men. That’s part of what makes college football great: the anticipation of what can be achieved with the right talent, team chemistry and coaching. We predict which prospects have the potential to be future stars, elevate programs, or at least contribute right away.

After each regular season, some of the sport’s top talents will leave to pursue their dreams of playing professionally at the next level. Just as we show you the future high school and JUCO stars in the making, the Kickoff reports on which players won’t be around to help their teams in the fall. We also enhance your enjoyment of NFL games by letting you know where your favorite college players may end up in the fall.

As the new season approaches, The Kickoff equips you with insight into who’s expected to make an impact so you can keep an eye on them from the first snap to celebrating the game-winning Touch Down. Compare the Preseason Kickoff All Americans with the Heisman hopefuls to get a sense of the superstars you’ll want to watch carefully.

We look back on who had a breakout year the season before — and now carries the weight of lofty expectations headed into a new campaign.

Our Preseason Injury Report lets you know which players are out of action and for how long because one missing piece of leadership can change the whole character of a team and thrust brand new stars into the spotlight.