Starting this Saturday, college football’s dreaded stretch of dormancy will officially end. Football—real, actual football—will commence in the form of an abbreviated (but much appreciated) Week 0 slate.

You can make a realistic case for four or five teams to win the SEC and contend for the national title. Eric Froton (@CFFroton) of NBC Sports takes an indepth look at each of these contenders for glory in the SEC offering an overview of each along with a look at players to watch,

It's time we apologize to Texas quarterback Arch Manning for this offseason of buffoonery and high expectations. Even if grandpa Archie did it first.