Coaching changes, roster turnover and conference realignment significantly impact the 2024 outlook for numerous college football programs. Undergoing a period of transition always sparks uncertainty, though some schools have much to be excited about as they enter new eras. Texas A&M, for one, appears to have a brighter future after tabbing Mike Elko as its new head coach, and the Aggies are not alone.
Countless factors determine teams’ projected win totals, and ultimately, their success in the fall. Strength of schedule, roster makeup and coaching acumen all weigh heavily into the equation. For a decent chunk of schools, like Wisconsin and Syracuse, some of those factors offset others and paint a murky picture of how the ensuing campaign will unfold.
Late Kick host Josh Pate identified the four teams that enter the 2024 season as college football’s biggest mysteries. These squads have wide gaps between their floors and ceilings ahead of the upcoming campaign, making it particularly difficult to project their success.
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Here are Pate’s four biggest mystery teams for the 2024 season:
