College football Week 1 preview: Notre Dame, Ohio State highlight opening slate

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After most of the offseason was devoured by conversations focused on the name, image and likeness (NIL) rules, and as conference realignment continues to shake up the sport, Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher put it best: 

"It's time to shut up and play. Just go play." 

Texas A and M Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher addresses the media during the SEC Football Kickoff Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta on July 21, 2022. (Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

And while Fisher was referencing his offseason war of words with Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the sentiment applies as Week 1 of the college football season is finally upon us. 

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Let’s take a look at a few games to be aware of on Saturday as the college football season officially kicks off. 

While Jim Harbaugh’s job is no longer a hot topic, whether the 2021 season in Ann Arbor was a fluke or a sign of a burgeoning dynasty is still up for debate. 

But before anyone can begin that conversation, Michigan must first decide who will be under center during the 2022 season. 

Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines speaks during the 2022 Big Ten Conference Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 26, 2022. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Redshirt junior Cade McNamara will get the start against Colorado State a year after leading the Wolverines to their first Big Ten championship since 2004. He passed for 2,576 yards and 15 touchdowns and led a Michigan team in a win over Ohio State for the first time since 2011. 

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