CBS Sports college football analyst Aaron Taylor joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the return of college football and big headlines to watch this weekend.

The college football season is set to begin with Penn State, ranked number two, hosting Nevada in a highly anticipated matchup broadcast on CBS. Analyst Aaron Taylor notes that Penn State, under coach James Franklin, is considered to have one of its strongest teams ever, boasting experienced players and a formidable defense. The discussion also highlights the excitement around three top-10 non-conference games, a rare occurrence in college football history, and the impact of the transfer portal on team dynamics and competitiveness.

Attention is also on individual players, such as Arch Manning starting for Texas against Ohio State, and the challenges teams face in building chemistry amid roster changes. Taylor emphasizes the unpredictability and unique appeal of college football, where future NFL stars and student-athletes share the field, making for compelling storylines throughout the season.

College football preview as season kicks off

Oh, college football fans, you know what that music means. It is big time. College football and the Big Ten is back on CBS. Kicking off with a good one tomorrow, the number two ranked Penn State Nittany Lions host my Nevada Wolfpack in Happy Valley and I will be there, I can't wait. Join us now with a preview of CBS Sports college football analyst Aaron Taylor, the man knows all. What's up, brother? What's up, baby? You got the memo with the blue. That's right. Do you like it? So, let's start with this big upset, I mean game coming up tomorrow. I love it. Buzz in Happy Valley. That's what we're starting with? Yeah, we're gonna start with that one. Now, all jokes aside, Penn State, an absolute powerhouse. They had a great season last year. Number two ranked this year. What are you looking forward to with this squad and also this game? This is James Franklin's best team he's ever had. Probably the best coaching staff that's ever been at Penn State. If he doesn't get it done this year, I don't know what it needs to look like for him to get it done. He's got a returning starter quarterback. He's got 2,000 yard running backs. They went to the portal, got receivers. They got arguably one of the best and most experienced offensive lines in the country and a defense that can flat out get after it. Awesome dogs. This is Penn State's year because James Franklin, he's got that moniker, Big Game James. He's only one in 15 against top five opponents. So, a lot of people and college fans worldwide want to see whether or not this is the year that Penn State can actually get over the hump and hold that trophy. Aaron, you're hurting people's feelings because Nate Burleson's son is playing for Nevada. So, we have to go with him. I love it. So, what's the anatomy of an upset? How does a Nevada Wolfpack with Nate Burleson Jr. catching the winning touchdown, what's that gotta look like? You gotta strike fast and get the ball out of your hands because like you said, that defense is ferocious. But let's talk about some other squads. We'll talk a little bit more about Nevada and Penn State later. What are you looking forward to when it comes to the college football landscape outside of Penn State in this conference? This weekend has a chance to be the best weekend of all time. Certainly in my lifetime. We have three top 10 matchups. It's only the second time in college football history that we have three top 10 non-conference regular season games. It's a monster weekend. And what we're watching is parody. We think we know who's gonna be good, but because of the transfer portal, there's all this transience and you have these new teams. Who can gel? Who can peak at the right time? Who's got enough depth to go into these 15, 16 game seasons now that we have? There's a lot of intrigue and a lot of focus on who the best quarterbacks, who's gonna win the Heisman, because there's so many intriguing storylines. Archie Manning is getting a start at Texas. They're playing Ohio State. That's quite a challenge out of the gate. What are you expecting? It's interesting. A lot of eyes on Arch Manning, and for good reason, right? His family pedigree is unquestioned. But if he wins the Heisman Trophy this year, what he will have dealt with off the field, to me, will be more impressive than anything he's done on it. It's a tall task to go on the road, out of the gate, 100,000 fans, the defending national champions, Ohio State, who's been rebuilt a little bit themselves, to be able to expect to come out of there with a win. But how quickly can all these pieces come together? We've lost the salt of chemistry and cohesion in our sport, so the teams that can do it the quickest will fare the best. But Aaron, your pedigree's pretty good, too. Oh, come on now. Listen, six years in the NFL, Super Bowl ring with a green hat. I didn't wear it today, I didn't wear it today. I was hoping you would wear it today. But yet, I feel your enthusiasm for college football on the other side of the table. Why is it so special to you? Think about it. You got future NFL star going against a guy that's majoring in forestry, right? Like, and they're on the same field, right? And you got a guy that's up for the Heisman who could throw two interceptions, get benched, and then be a star later that night at the campus party. It's like, these kids do not do what they're supposed to do, and because of that, it makes it the best sport on the planet. One of the best minds in the business, Aaron Tanner. Thank you so much. And The Big Ten on CBS returns tomorrow, in it's familiar 3.30 p.m. Eastern time slot with Penn State hosting Nevada. Oh yeah, Wolfpack airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount Plus.

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