Parity was promised after summer changes across college football . After the first month, we've seen plenty of it in the top 25. From transfer portal busts to unexpected national championship contenders, surprises and disappointments have come in rapid succession with the midseason point two weeks away.

Here's a look at some of the primary storylines to emerge in September across the rankings as conference play kicks into full swing. B1G Time: Road trip woes affect everyone, Penn State's silver lining after loss to Oregon Tom Fornelli

Firings aplenty with more coming

Deshaun Foster, Brent Pry, Mike Gundy and Sam Pittman all lost their jobs this month -- an unusually early start for the coaching carousel. UCLA cut ties with Foster after an 0-3 start for a team that drew consid

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