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Marcus Stokes — Threw 223 yards, 2 TDs in his debut win; post-game analysis says Memphis' mystery is solved Arch Manning — Portal upgrades along the offensive line are expected to give him more time to throw in 2026; Drew Mestemaker is earning $1M more this season Bryce Underwood — Whittingham calls him markedly better and has officially named his QB2 heading into the season opener Jayden Maiava — Sat down with Jide Abasiri postgame after 286 yards and two TDs powered No. 14 USC past San Jose State 42-26 Jackson Arnold — Lit up Memphis for 3 TDs and a 54-yard run, but Memphis's D-line dominated late in a 27-21 season-opening loss Beau Pribula — Named a top-10 transfer portal impact player after torching NC State 34-8 in his Virginia debut Faizon Brandon — Named Tennessee's starting QB for the season opener vs. Furman, making him just the second true freshman starter under Heupel Keelon Russell — Named the best QB duo in college football with Austin Mack, per a recent piece; DeBoer's QB room still draws alarm as most inexperienced in the SEC CJ Carr — Kirk Herbstreit publicly predicts he wins the Heisman; Notre Dame opens in 8 days behind an offense that ranked eighth in sacks allowed last season Julian Sayin — Named a newly minted team captain, he tops early Heisman boards as Ohio State's offense reshapes under Arthur Smith Arch Manning — Portal upgrades along the offensive line are expected to give him more time to throw in 2026; Drew Mestemaker is earning $1M more this season

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Opening Weekend Takes Shape Across the Country

From Miami's title ambitions to unresolved quarterback battles, college football's 2026 season is nearly here.

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