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Arch Manning — Defense made a stand against him in Saturday's second intrasquad scrimmage as questions swirl around Texas two weeks from kickoff Keelon Russell — Named Alabama's starter for the Sept. 5 opener vs. East Carolina, beating out veteran Austin Mack Trevor Goosby — Targeting a Week 1 return vs. Ohio State with early signs encouraging; named preseason All-SEC and AP All-American Bryce Underwood — Strung together 13 straight strong practices per OC Beck; a backup QB has closed the gap behind him CJ Carr — Enters camp as a tested veteran leading a title push, on Davey O'Brien and Golden Arm watch lists Dante Moore — Swept preseason All-American honors from AP and USA TODAY; an NFC scout's criticism adds fuel as Oregon opens fall camp Austin Mack — Lost the Alabama starting QB job to sophomore Keelon Russell after a battle through both fall scrimmages Drew Mestemaker — ESPN tagged him as a first-round QB prospect; Davey O'Brien watch list adds to the preseason recognition Rocco Becht — Sparking Senate scrutiny over his one-class schedule while Campbell praises his best camp football yet Jayden Maiava — Ranked No. 11 in college football nationally; Kirk Herbstreit is amplifying his profile heading into the season Arch Manning — Defense made a stand against him in Saturday's second intrasquad scrimmage as questions swirl around Texas two weeks from kickoff

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Depth Charts Lock In as Camp Gives Way to Decisions

Saturday brought quarterback clarity at multiple programs, a backfield question mark in Columbia, and a legal blow to Washington's roster.

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