The Auburn Tigers took the first step Monday in what will undoubtedly be a very long journey by conducting the first organized practice in preparation for the 2020 college football season. There will be bumps in the road, unavoidable detours and even a few pitfalls along the way, but every journey, as they say, begins with a single step. 

We’ve already seen COVID-related adjustments and cancelations affect the high school football season, which is set to begin Thursday and Friday. I fully expect the same types of challenges to affect the college game a month from now. 

Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.