The problem was Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) did not recognize my motherboard had the realtek alc4080 chip.
Here is my ALSA post: Front Audio (Headphone) and Optical Not Working in Rocky Linux 9
Here was the response and suggested fix: Front Audio (Headphone) and Optical Not Working in Rocky Linux 9
Here is the details of how I fixed: Front Audio (Headphone) and Optical Not Working in Rocky Linux 9