#arch-manning

#arch-manning

Week 1 is wrapping up and we've seen plenty of surprise performances -- and some room for growth. Texas quarterback Arch Manning showed against Ohio State that there's room to improve when it comes to his decision-making, accuracy and timing. Meanwhile, Utah's new-look offense -- with a new offensive coordinator and starting quarterback -- showed that it might be the team to beat in a wide-open Big 12 title race.

Everyone has an opinion on nepotism, although most of us probably wouldn't mind benefiting from it. In popular culture, the term nepo babies most often refers to well-connected Hollywood offspring pursuing entertainment careers of their own (shout-out to New York Magazine for helping cement this vernacular). But the term can be applied to the children of famous people in just about any field, from politics to sports.

I can't wait to see some of the top prospects from the 2026 NFL draft class in action. Texas quarterback Arch Manning facing off against Ohio State safety Caleb Downs? LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier vs. defensive tackle Peter Woods and a loaded Clemson defense? This is going to be fun. Now, it's really early. The 2026 draft is still almost eight months away.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day has one message for freshman quarterback Julian Sayin, who will be making his first career start for the No. 3 Buckeyes against top-ranked Texas on Saturday. 'Just win,' Day said Tuesday. 'Find a way to win.' All eyes will be on Sayin and new Texas starting quarterback Arch Manning in the showdown at Ohio Stadium.

Each week, I'll break down the biggest storylines shaping the Heisman race, the shifting playoff picture and where I see betting value before the market adjusts. Futures are tricky because they are equal parts projection and timing, where reading the momentum is as important as reading the numbers. Sometimes the best move is holding chalk. Sometimes it's finding the overlooked value buried under an overreaction. Either way, the goal is the same: to stay one step ahead of the market before it catches up.

Texas' Colin Simmons ended last season as one of the nation's top young playmakers on defense. He led Texas in sacks (9), finished second in tackles for loss (14) and had some of his best games in the CFP. The former five-star recruit told me he wants to be more of a complete player, especially against the run. We have Anthony Hill Jr. at No. 2, but I wouldn't be surprised if two Texas defenders end up in the postseason top 10.