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Bryce Underwood — Whittingham keeps him as QB1 after the Hail Mary win but warns his starting job isn't guaranteed long-term Arch Manning — ESPN's Dan Orlovsky calls him the best QB in the country after the 59-7 opener; a fan yanked him in the pregame tunnel but he avoided injury Malachi Toney — Sparks a Heisman pose rivalry with Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith after their explosive Week 1 openers Faizon Brandon — Earns SEC Freshman of the Week honors after debut with 132 passing yards to Mike Matthews and two rushing TDs vs Furman Trinidad Chambliss — Sparks early Heisman buzz after setting up Carneiro's 48-yard walk-off in the 41-38 opener over Louisville Jaylin Carter — Torched Arkansas State for a school-record 4 TDs and 183 rushing yards, lifting Memphis to a 42-24 win Darian Mensah — Sits atop Miami's Heisman odds after Week 1, tops multiple new-QB debut rankings including a masterclass grade from Matt Simms Keelon Russell — Finebaum predicts a future national title as national media reacts to the 48-10 rout of East Carolina Mason Heintschel — Local businesses now offer a $42 ticket deal for the Syracuse game after his 453-yard, 7-TD opener Josh Hoover — Draws postgame praise from Cignetti and teammates after the 52-16 debut win, plus a fresh look at his NIL ranking Arch Manning — ESPN's Dan Orlovsky calls him the best QB in the country after the 59-7 opener; a fan yanked him in the pregame tunnel but he avoided injury

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