The 2024 NAIA football season kicks off with the College of Idaho ranked fourth in the preseason poll, the highest for a Frontier Conference team since 2017. Montana Western and Montana Tech follow at No. 11 and No. 21, respectively, as they aim to build on their recent successes. In FBS football, Kennesaw State joins the ranks, bringing the total number of teams to 134, while the College Football Playoff will now feature a 12-team format. Meanwhile, the Louisiana high school football season highlights teams like St. Thomas More and St. Charles Catholic, both looking to maintain strong performance amidst roster changes. The Arkansas Razorbacks face a tough season ahead, with a challenging schedule that includes seven ranked opponents, as they aim to improve from their previous 4-8 record. The 2024 season promises competitive matchups across various levels of football as teams prepare for the challenges ahead.