Arr, thar be tales o' Deion Sanders dominatin' the college football seas in the Year o' 2023, while the Pac-12 be sinkin' like a lost treasure.
2023-12-22
Arr matey! The 2023 college football season be filled wit' many a tale! The Pac-12 conference met its watery grave, while Deion Sanders embarked on his maiden voyage as the head coach o' Colorado. Aye, 'twas quite a spectacle on the gridiron, indeed!
College football in 2023 marked the end of an era, with the College Football Playoff's final year and the sudden disappearance of the Pac-12 conference. Amidst conference realignment and the transfer portal frenzy, several notable storylines emerged. One such story was the rise of "Coach Prime," Deion Sanders, who revitalized the Colorado Buffaloes with a highly-ranked recruiting class and controversial roster changes. However, despite an impressive start, the Buffaloes ultimately struggled and finished the season with six straight losses. Another tragic event was the car crash that claimed the lives of Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staff member Chandler LeCroy, shortly after the team's celebration of back-to-back national championships. The 2023 season also saw the disintegration of the Pac-12 conference, with Colorado, UCLA, USC, Utah, Arizona, and Arizona State all leaving for other conferences. Stanford and Cal joined the ACC, leaving Washington State and Oregon State in an uncertain future. The Michigan sign-stealing scandal also rocked the sport, leading to the suspension of head coach Jim Harbaugh. Despite his absence, Michigan continued to succeed, and they are set to face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Meanwhile, Florida State, despite going undefeated and winning the ACC title, was controversially snubbed from the playoff due to a season-ending injury to their quarterback, Jordan Travis. The 2023 season marked the end of an era and set the stage for the future of college football.