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Top QBs Clash in Blockbuster Week 1 College Football Matchups
30 Aug
Summary
- Arch Manning makes debut as Texas QB1, faces Ohio State's Julian Sayin
- Heisman hopefuls Garrett Nussmeier and Cade Klubnik go head-to-head in LSU-Clemson clash
- New starters Carson Beck and CJ Carr lead Miami and Notre Dame in top-10 showdown
As the 2025 college football season gets underway, the spotlight is firmly on the quarterbacks. Several top programs are breaking in new signal-callers, and their performances in Week 1 could have a significant impact on the playoff race.
One of the most anticipated matchups is the clash between Texas and reigning national champion Ohio State. Arch Manning makes his long-awaited debut as the Longhorns' official QB1, while the Buckeyes turn to Julian Sayin, a transfer from Alabama who sat behind Will Howard last year. Sayin will have the task of feeding Jeremiah Smith, a sophomore receiver considered a Heisman candidate.
Elsewhere, two Heisman Trophy hopefuls, Garrett Nussmeier of LSU and Cade Klubnik of Clemson, will go head-to-head in a rematch of the 2019 national championship game. The Tigers from both Death Valleys will be eager to get their title runs started with a big win.
Additionally, Georgia transfer Carson Beck makes his debut for Miami, while Notre Dame turns to CJ Carr, who played just four snaps in 2024, to take on the Fighting Irish's top-10 opponent on the road. Carr will lean on running back Jeremiyah Love and a defense that returns seven starters.
