Why do college football enthusiasts prefer Saturdays over Sundays in the fall?

Points, pageantry and playmakers.

Littered with must-see players, college football games are rarely boring. Guys who may not be standouts on your favorite team or stars within your preferred conference are still fun to watch and command the respect of others nationally every weekend.

As a fan, I used to feel this way about Michael Vick, Peter Warrick and Reggie Bush, three electrifying playmakers that performed just outside our household’s SEC territory. I made sure to watch Virginia Tech’s afternoon broadcasts in the Big East, Warrick under the lights in Tallahassee and even dragged myself to midnight to catch the end of Bush’s heroics on the West Coast.

One of the best national championship games of all time didn’t even involve an SEC team, but kept me glued to the television thanks to individual standout performances. Texas vs. USC in the 2005 Rose Bowl was incredible.

Looking at this season’s collection of talent, here’s an idea of the guys who will dominate highlight reels and postgame buzz this season:

College football’s 10 must-watch players for 2015

10. Everett Golson, QB, Florida State: This Notre Dame transfer is considerably more talented than last season’s turnover numbers indicate. He led the Irish to an unbeaten regular season as a redshirt freshman in 2012 and had it not been for an offensive pass interference call in the final minute last fall at Florida State, would’ve directed Notre Dame to a 7-0 start and national ranking inside the Top 5. Jimbo Fisher’s been coy concerning Golson’s overall impact this season and says he’s competing with three others for the starting gig. He’ll prove in camp that he is the Seminoles’ top choice.

9. Dak Prescott, QB, Mississippi State: You could argue no player in the country means more to his team this season than Prescott, one of the faces of the SEC in 2015. Since signing with the Bulldogs in 2011, Prescott has shouldered a leadership role within the program and put Mississippi State on the map nationally last fall with a statistically-noteworthy campaign. He’s developed into a reliable threat from the pocket and is one of the game’s best on the move. It’s important that the Bulldogs continue to win games for Prescott to stay relevant nationally this fall.

8. Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State: One of only two defensive players on this list, Bosa is college football’s most consistent pass rusher snap-to-snap and almost always causes headaches in the backfield in passing situations. Whether that means a sack, forced fumble, tackle for loss or a rushed errant throw, opposing quarterback’s can feel No. 97’s presence.

7. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State: The first of two running backs featured in this list, Elliott is one of the Heisman frontrunners according to various betting services following a charismatic season-ending three-game stretch last fall when he rushed for 696 yards and eight total touchdowns against Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon. At the Big Ten’s preseason media function, Elliott said he wasn’t focused on the game’s most prestigious individual honor. “My goal is to win another national championship, so I mean, if the Heisman comes, it comes … but the national championship is more important.”

6. Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia: Will Chubb top Herschel Walker’s school-record rushing total of 1,891 yards as a sophomore? It’s a tall task, but he’s capable if the Bulldogs find a way to keep him healthy. Much like fellow star SEC back Leonard Fournette, Chubb’s an effortless runner between the tackles and is one of college football’s best at picking up yards after contact. He’ll be featured in the spotlight throughout the season as well since Georgia figures to be hovering around the Top 10.

5. Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson: Beating in-state rival South Carolina on a torn ACL as a true freshman is one thing, but replicating absurd efficiency numbers when the opposition has a season’s worth of film is a different animal. With the help of several playmakers around him, Watson will try and tackle Clemson’s darkhorse Playoff chances head-on this fall as the ACC’s preseason player of the year.

4. Jeremy Johnson, QB, Auburn: A dynamic playmaker with one of the strongest arms in the nation, Johnson has taken preseason expectations in stride as a first-year starter leading the perceived SEC favorite. He’s drawn comparisons to most recent Auburn superstar Cam Newton and has the ability to put up similar numbers according to Gus Malzahn, Newton’s play-caller and offensive mentor in 2010.

3. Scooby Wright, LB, Arizona: Remember how exciting it was to watch LaVar Arrington’s impact at middle linebacker during his years for JoePa at Penn State? Wright’s cut from a similar mold, a playmaking tackler who is all over the field for the Wildcats. He swept the Nagurski, Lombardi and Bednarik awards last fall following a spectacular season during which he recorded 163 tackles, 29 stops behind the line of scrimmage, 14 sacks and forced six fumbles. Absurd.

2. Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State: Anyone else excited to see how Urban Meyer utilizes his No. 1 playmaker at wide receiver — among other positions — this season? Miller’s versatility will be on display early and often as a big-play threat on the outside, in the slot and lining up at H-back alongside quarterback J.T. Barrett. There isn’t an offense in college football with as many home run hitters as the Buckeyes. Miller’s not the same player as Percy Harvin, but you can imagine Meyer turned on the Florida tape to see how he can take advantage of his former quarterback’s best attributes.

1. Trevone Boykin, QB, TCU: His numbers are eye-popping and talents obvious in an Air Raid offense catering to his strengths. Boykin’s the straw that stirs the drink at TCU, a team most expect to represent the Big 12 in the College Football Playoff. No longer a national Cinderella, the Horned Frogs welcome back 10 offensive starters and could exceed last year’s offensive totals. His last time out, Boykin obliterated one of the SEC’s best defenses in a game decided by intermission. He’ll finish with more than 4,000 yards passing and 40 total touchdowns this fall.

Dec 31, 2014; Atlanta , GA, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Trevone Boykin (2) runs in the fourth quarter of their game against the Mississippi Rebels in the 2014 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. The Horned Frogs won 42-3. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports