Us sports fans love to get carried away with our allegiances, and we essentially think of college football players and coaches as men who are changing the universe.

In honor of national superhero day (April 28), we've assembled a list comparing superstars from the field to some memorable comic-book heroes. Physical and mental traits were primary factors in determining the matches.

You won't see these guys saving the word as their respective character does in movies, but Saturdays in the fall will showcase their sport-altering abilities.

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