The new era of the Big Ten seemingly creates a wide-open landscape. Here's how the teams are viewed entering Year 2 of the 18-team league.

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,