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28 In with a Bang
Despite everything, the Games began on a hopeful note
By Alexander Wolff
33 Caster Semenya
The South African runner is at the center of an emotional debate
By Tim Layden
2016 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW
38 Marquee Madness
The new season offers a rare abundance of exciting high-profile players
By Andy Staples
44 Greg Ward Jr.
How Houston's quiet quarterback and loudmouth coach teamed up for success
By Pete Thamel
52 Swiss Army Men
The answer to up-tempo offenses is versatile defenders like Jabrill Peppers
By Andy Staples
60 Josh Rosen
Smart, confident and a bit of a wild card, UCLA's QB is determined to keep it real
By Pete Thamel
69 Scouting
Facts, figures and an opposing coach's breakdown for the Top 25 teams
Departments
2 SI Now
4 Leading Off
10 Inbox
12 Scorecard
22 Faces in the Crowd
25 Just My Type
Dan Patrick: Michael Vick on his uncertain future
94 Point After
Franz Lidz: The Face in the Crowd who never was
SI HAS REGIONAL COVERS THIS WEEK: Leon Halip/Getty Images (Peppers); Robert Beck (Rosen); Bill Frakes (Deshaun Watson); Greg Nelson (Ward Jr.)
