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Arch Manning — Sarkisian publicly called out his energy as a problem that must be fixed before the season opens Keelon Russell — Alabama's QB coach explained why he won the starting job over Austin Mack, kicking off a new era in Tuscaloosa Bryce Underwood — New HC Whittingham has expanded his role and raved about his fall camp strides; ESPN slots Michigan at No. 17 Trevor Goosby — Targeting a Week 1 return vs. Ohio State after a bone bruise; Andre Cojoe is the likely replacement if he can't go CJ Carr — Analysts expect his 14.1 yards-per-completion mark to dip in the new offense, but Irish coaches see that as a feature, not a flaw Dante Moore — Added to the Davey O'Brien and Johnny Unitas watch lists; a QB debate with Jayden Maiava is now simmering in camp Austin Mack — Now being called a journeyman after DeBoer chose sophomore Keelon Russell over him for the Alabama starting role Billy Edwards Jr. — Belichick detailed how the sixth-year transfer won UNC's QB1 job; he'll start vs. TCU in Ireland Rocco Becht — Drawing named Davey O'Brien and Golden Arm watch list nods, he's being called elite by Campbell after the best camp of his career Arch Manning — Sarkisian publicly called out his energy as a problem that must be fixed before the season opens

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QB Battles Settled, Schedules Scrutinized

Two programs closed their quarterback competitions on Sunday while a recruiting giant and a scheduling debate added texture to the final stretch before kickoff.

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