Where did each of these people play college football? a. Troy Aikman? b. Jerry Rice? c. Bo Jackson?

While all three of these athletes became NFL legends, their college paths were remarkably different. Future Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman actually began his career at the University of Oklahoma. After an injury, he transferred to UCLA, where his pro-style passing skills were a perfect fit. With the Bruins, he became a consensus All-American and won the Davey O'Brien Award as the nation's top quarterback, cementing his legacy in Westwood before becoming the number one overall NFL draft pick.

Jerry Rice, arguably the greatest receiver of all time, took a less-traveled route to stardom. He played at Mississippi Valley State, a Division I-AA (now FCS) Historically Black College or University. There, he was the star of a record-shattering passing attack known as the "Satellite Express." Working with quarterback Willie Totten, Rice put up astonishing numbers that made it impossible for NFL scouts to ignore him, proving that elite talent can be found at any level of college football.

The legendary two-sport athlete Bo Jackson was a true phenomenon at Auburn University. His incredible combination of size, power, and speed made him one of the most dominant and exciting players in college history, culminating in a Heisman Trophy win in 1985. As an Auburn Tiger, Jackson was a force of nature in the competitive SEC, creating iconic moments and establishing the larger-than-life status he would carry into both the NFL and Major League Baseball.