The moment fall camp begins, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the massive amount of information available.

So, let's be prepared for that in advance.

Among the many storylines, some topics—like quarterback competitions—are very impactful. Others such as preseason polls and depth charts are a bit more trivial, but they'll be a beloved part of the approach to the 2024 college football season.

While fall camp is destined to generate a flurry of headlines, none are likely to surpass the popularity of these six subjects.

As Always, Quarterbacks

It's always the storyline of the offseason, right?

Every year—for good reason—we obsess over the newest starting quarterbacks in the nation. That's certainly no different in 2024, especially as more teams will make the College Football Playoff.

In many cases, the answer is known. LSU, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Tennessee and USC are turning to internal options. The transfer portal brought a solution to vacancies at Florida State, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oregon, among many others. Those transitions are monitored closely in spring practice and fall camp.

But a few competitions have lingered into August.

The most notable, of course, is with reigning champion Michigan. Alex Orji is the presumed leader, yet we're waiting to hear which quarterback will oversee the Wolverines' title defense in 2024.

That answer, as with several more programs, is closing in quickly.

As Usual, Transfers

While the most recognizable transfers tend to play quarterback, the list of high-impact newcomers is extensive.

Beginning with QBs is logical, given the importance of the position. New starters who bring at least a season of starting experience include Florida State's DJ Uiagalelei, Miami's Cam Ward, Notre Dame's Riley Leonard, Ohio State's Will Howard and Oregon's Dillon Gabriel.

But, again, they're simply one part of a massive group.

Ohio State brought in running back Quinshon Judkins and All-American safety Caleb Downs from SEC schools. Miami landed running back Damien Martinez, Oregon added wideout Evan Stewart and Ole Miss reeled in talented defensive linemen Walter Nolen and Princely Umanmielen.

Texas reloaded its receiving corps through the transfer portal as several Washington players followed Kalen DeBoer to Alabama, too.

All of these players will command a fair share of headlines in the lead-up to their official debuts at a new school.

Preseason Top 25 Releases

The introduction of the College Football Playoff rendered every preseason poll meaningless. That is the harsh reality for the Coaches Poll and Associated Press Top 25.

Does that diminish your excitement? Not mine!

For multiple reasons, the rankings are not consequential. Yes, the CFP selection committee is the lone postseason-deciding body. More impactfully in the short term, the poll is destined to change with Week 1 results. For instance, Clemson could fly up the board with a win over Georgia! Or, if not, any frustration about where Clemson ranked relative to Missouri or Utah won't matter anyway.

Despite that context, the polls are exciting because they craft the early consensus perceptions around the nation.

Will it be Georgia or Ohio State at No. 1? Oregon or Texas next? Might the voters put Ole Miss above Alabama? Where do Florida State and Michigan fall after a brilliant season and a ton of changes? Which program in a congested Big 12 will be ranked highest?

And, hey, if you enjoy complaining about the Top 25, it's great for that, too!

Injury Updates...and Worse

Any number of players don't participate in spring practice, but the panic meter doesn't start rising until August.

Oklahoma, for example, is hoping for wide receivers Andrel Anthony and Jalil Farooq to be ready for the opener. While recent news has been encouraging, that kind of storyline will be tracked closely.

Unfortunately, the bad news is that injuries are a guarantee.

Sure, the impact of the setback can vary depending on whether it's a star talent, valuable role player and so on. The severity of an injury can influence the conversation, too. Both of those things are true.

But as nuanced as those takeaways might be, injuries are a disappointing, inescapable part of fall camp.

Week 1 Depth Charts

Depth charts are never static, so what's listed prior to an opener shouldn't be expected to reappear in Week 2.

But they're just so much fun.

Although coaches typically will reveal the starting QB to the media, more position battles may be unveiled on the depth chart. That's not limited to starting roles, either; backup jobs can be hotly contested, too.

For good measure, where did that standout freshman fall? How about your favorite under-the-radar transfer or potential breakout player?

Depth charts are yet another reason for intrigue, even as the importance of that initial release will dissipate.

The Shift to Game Week

The beginning of camp? Flowers and rainbows. Not really, of course, but early practices are often dedicated to long-range plans as coaches implement their systems and preferences for the season.

But when mid-August rolls around, the focus of workouts and meetings will be tailored to that initial opponent.

Every game matters, yes. Some happen to carry more stakes.

Highlighting the Week 1 slate, Clemson takes on Georgia in Atlanta. Miami travels to Florida, Notre Dame heads to Texas A&M and Las Vegas welcomes LSU and USC to town.

The start of camp brings back the excitement of the fall. College football really feels back, however, when we're actively previewing games.