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Who's ready for Dakota Hudson Jersey spring football?A total of32Power 5 teams will have their spring football game on Saturday, and that includes six top-10teams in Sporting News' way-too-early top 25 in , , , , and .Independent also is in action.MORE: With that in mind, Sporting News circles thebest storylines among the Power 5 and independents for this weekends spring games. There's always a reason to watch:ACCTeamTimeTVPitt1 p.m.Syracuse1:30 p.m.Virginia Tech4 p.m.North Carolina5 p.m.ACC Network ExtraThe big storyMack Brown is , and he challenged the fans for a big showing. The Tar Heels did not have a spring game last year, and this is the start of a new and exciting era. The new offense likely will feature the tag-team of Michael Carter and Antonio Williams in the backfield.What else?The Tommy DeVito era begins at Syracuse. Pitt tailback AJDavis and Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis will be in the spotlight as they try to solidify starting jobs for 2019.Big TenTeamTimeTVIndiana (Friday)7 p.m.BTN2GoMinnesotaNoonBTN2GoNoonBig Ten NetworkWisconsin1 p.m.BTN2GoIllinois2 p.m.BTN2GoMichigan State2 p.m.BTN2Go2 p.m.BTN3 p.m.BTN2GoRutgers3:30 p.m.BTN2Go/BTN5 p.m.BTN2GoThe big storyOhio State fans will in action under new coach Ryan Day, though Matthew Baldwin isalso competing for the starting job. The Buckeyes also have a pair of exciting freshmen in receiver Garrett Wilson and defensive end Zach Harrison should make an instant impact. The two-time defending Big Ten champions will be loaded as usual.What else?Nebraska should have a large crowd with second-year coach Scott Frost and Heisman dark horse Adrian Junior Fernandez Jersey Martinez. Michigan State and Michigan shuffled their offensive staffs, and it will be interesting to see how much their philosophy shifts.Just dont expect to see too much.MORE: Big 12TeamTimeTV (Friday)8:30 p.m.FSOK+Baylor1 p.m.Fox Sports SouthwestWest Virginia1 p.m.WVUSports.comKansas State2 Lou Brock Jersey p.m.Texas Tech3 p.m.Kansas7 p.m.ESPN+7:30 p.m.Longhorn NetworkThe big storyOklahoma fans will to see how he fits within Lincoln Rileys offense. The defense will be a focus with new defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, too. Texas is back in action for the first time since the Sugar Bowl victory against Georgia, and all eyes will be on the playmakers surrounding quarterback SamEhlinger. Running backsKeaontayIngram and Jordan Whittington will be in the spotlight. Freshman Bru McCoy is awaiting word on a waiver to play immediately after transferring from USC. Collin Johnson and Devin Duvernay also are part of a deep group of receivers.What else? First-year coaches Neal Brown, ChrisKlieman, Matt Wells and Les Miles will be making their first spring game appearances.Pac-12TeamTimeTVUtah1 p.m.Pac-12 NetworkStanford4 p.m.ESPNUArizona8 p.m.P12NThe big storyHow will Khalil Tate bounce back? The Wildcats will be in prime time, so it will be another look at how Keith Hernandez Jersey the quarterback adjusted in the offseason under second-year coach Kevin Sumlin.What else?Andy Ludwig returns as Utahs offensive coordinator.This will be a live look at the offense, which shouldnt change much. Stanford quarterbackK.J. Costello no longer shares a backfield withBryce Love, and three starters are gone along the offensive line. Which playmakers emerge?MORE: SECTeamTimeTVKentucky (Friday)6 p.m.SEC Network (Friday)8:30 p.m.SECN1 p.m.SECN (ALT)2 p.m.ESPN2Mi si sippi State2 p.m.ESPNUAuburn4 p.m.SECNMi souri4 p.m.ESPNU6 p.m.SECNThe big storyAlabama will be in the spotlight for the first time since the in the College Football Playoffchampionship. Will there be subtle differences in the offense with new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian? How will be the defense change underPete Golding?Freshman defensive end Antonio Alfano has moved up the depth chart throughout the spring.What else?Texas A&M moved its game up with stormy weather in the forecast. There's more excitement heading intoJimboFishers second season, especially with Kellen Mond back at quarterback.Bo Nix and Joey Gatewood will battlefor the starting job in a pivotal season for Auburn. Kelly Bryant is in a Mi souri uniform. Tenne see brought in a talented freshman cla s, including linebackerQuavarisCrouch. FeleipeFranks enters the spring as the starter at Florida after a 10-win season.IndependentTeamTimeTVArmy (Friday)7 p.m.12:30 p.m.NBC Sports NetworkThe big storyNotre Dame needs to replace some playmakers around Ian Book, and those playmakers should step up. The Irish, however, have more questions on defense: Defensive coordinator Clark Lea must replace several key pieces, and this will offer clues as to who will fill in aroundJulianOkwara Stan Musial Jersey , Asmar Bilal, Khalid Kareem,AlohiGilman and Jalen Elliott.What else?Army is ranked, too, and the Black Knights have a ton of momentum with quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. Returning.