Week 1 of the 2023 college football season reminded us of how powerful programs remain dominant on a year-to-year basis, but also how quickly things can change, as shown in Deion Sanders' transfer-filled Colorado team knocking off TCU, which reached the national title game last season. Especially in recent seasons with the emergence of the transfer portal, additional eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic and incoming recruits getting the opportunity to contribute immediately, it can be hard to keep track of where specific players are from year to year. The early weeks of the college football season can be daunting.