Jack Freifelder | NCAA.com | September 6, 2016 Week 1 by the numbers Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24) returned to the field on Saturday. Pitt won 28-7. Share At the end of a busy weekend in the world of college football, fans — both casual and fanatical — are normally left inundated by a flood of figures, numbers and stats. Wading through the mess can be daunting for some, but those who are more versed in the topic view College Football Saturday like it's Christmas. Each game brings its own chance for excitement, and some fans sit on edge with sheer delight at the potential for a memorable moment. Statistics are the lifeblood of sports but making them a bit easier to digest could help. That said, here's a look at some of the numbers to know from the the week that brought the kickoff of college football. 1 fun-to-watch player from every Sweet 16 team, ranked Before the 2021 NCAA tournament continues, NCAA.com correspondent Andy Katz ranked his favorite players on each team from this year's Sweet 16 field during the March 23 episode of the March Madness 365 podcast. READ MORE Meet the 2021 NCAA college wrestling All-Americans Only 80 NCAA wrestlers earn this prestigious award every year, so let's meet the eight guys in each of the ten weight classes who earned their spots on the podium. READ MORE President Barack Obama's 2021 NCAA tournament bracket Former President Barack Obama's 2021 NCAA tournament bracket has four No. 1 seeds in the Final Four and seven double-digit seeds winning in the first round. READ MORE