I can't wait for NCAA football season so I can see the Marching band's. 
The group of instrumental musicians that perform while marching I think are so talented.
Some are and some are soso. I'm a big fan of the Michigan State Marching band. They can really rock the drum section.
What about Ohio State?  It is one of the few collegiate all-brass and percussion bands in the country, perhaps the largest of its type
This year Ohio state will suffer because of what's going on with the football coach. It will take a toll on the entire school including the band.
I don't know alot about that.  I just knew they had a good marching band.  Military training was an important part of an early curriculum at Ohio State and band was formed to provide music to the cadets for drillss
I did see the Ohio state band in person last year they were ok. Nebraska's marching band was awesome. 
marching bands in addition to football games also perform at fields shows, sporting events, parades, and marching band competitions