The second major weeked of spring games kicks off on Saturday and gives us an early look at potential College Football Playoff contenders. After featuring three out of four CFP squads from the 2022 season last week, this week will showcase programs making a handful of major changes to try and reverse their fortunes.
All eyes will be on Alabama as the Crimson Tide try and replace Heisman-winning quarterback Bryce Young. Oklahoma and Notre Dame also rank among programs hoping to make a splash in their second seasons with head coaches. Perhaps the most talked-about game of the weekend, however, could be Deion Sanders’ debut at Colorado as fans will get their first glimpse of the much-hyped Coach Prime era in Boulder.
Here are some of the key storylines to watch from the second loaded weekend of spring games, followed by a look at other notable teams that are in action on Saturday.
Spring games storylines
Alabama — Reimagining the offense: The Crimson Tide are replacing Young after a legendary two-year career, and the battle remains wide open. Dual-threat Jalen Milroe was inconsistent as a part-time starter last season, but redshirt freshman Ty Simpson has only thrown five career passes. Adding to the transition, the Crimson Tide brought in former Notre Dame assistant Tommy Rees to revamp the offense after missing the College Football Playoff last season. Rees does not have a particular schematic bend after experience playing and coaching in various systems. The spring game provides a first look at his offensive vision in Tuscaloosa.
Colorado — Beginning the Coach Prime era: The delta between where the Buffaloes were last year and what they could be this year ranks among the highest in the history of college football. Sanders has already replaced more than half the roster, and more changes could be on the way during the post-spring transfer period. Some of the most talented players to ever perform at Colorado will be on the field this weekend, including Jackson State transfers Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. However, the depth will be the biggest test heading into the spring game as Sanders tries to compensate for a roster that was one of the worst Power Five groups in years during a 1-11 campaign.
Oklahoma — Rebuilding the defensive line: Brent Venables defenses are known for strong play in the front seven, but the 2022 Oklahoma unit ranked as perhaps the worst…
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