The 2025 QB class was supposed to be special, but Bruce’s recent story reveals major concerns about Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, and Drew Allar. The guys break down why Manning is pressing at Texas, Klubnik's alarming regression at Clemson, and whether Allar is the next Christian Hackenberg.

On the flip side, Dante Moore is blossoming at Oregon after leaving USC, and Garrett Nussmeier still has NFL believers despite LSU’s struggles. Plus, Ralph and Bruce debate Heisman contenders: Can Diego Pavia actually win it if Vanderbilt stays ranked? Is Fernando Mendoza the real deal at Indiana? And why Rueben Bain Jr.’s defensive dominance at Miami might not be enough to get to New York.

Timestamps approximate:

0:00 Intro

1:00 Transfer RBs who haven’t lived up to expectations, and why transfers sometimes struggle

6:33 The Disappointing QB Class

19:25 Heisman Race: Moore, Mendoza, Pavia, Bain

32:38 Breakout Players of the Week: BYU, Michigan mentioned

39:07 Mailbag: Coaching Fit, Authenticity vs. Credentials

43:10 Mailbag: Will All College Football Show Replay Conversations Like the ACC?

45:56 Mailbag: Why has the JUCO pipeline declined?

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Bobby Petrino is back at Arkansas as interim coach, but Bruce says he’s not winning any popularity contests. Despite the baggage, Arkansas ranks second in the SEC in yards per play. Can Petrino navigate a brutal seven-game schedule, featuring five ranked opponents, to save his reputation — or even earn the permanent job?

Ralph defends his AP ballot which has Penn State nine spots lower than the actual poll, sparking a heated debate with Bruce about Texas versus the Nittany Lions. Plus, the crew discusses Paul Finebaum's potential move into politics, and picks the week’s biggest matchups.

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Penn State lost in double OT to Oregon. Drew Allar doesn't look like a 5-star recruit, and once again, James Franklin can't win the big game. Ole Miss beats LSU, and is Texas A&M the best team in the SEC?

Plus, the guys touch on Iowa State, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, San Diego State, and North Texas.

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