In this episode:

The Quarterback Unknowns: Arch Manning makes his first major start after playing behind Quinn Ewers for three years. On the other side, former Alabama five-star Julian Sayin takes the reins for Ohio State with very little experience.

Ohio State's Elite Receivers vs. Texas's Secondary: Can the Longhorns' defensive backs, featuring Malik Muhammad and walk-on standout Taff, contain future top-10 NFL draft pick Jeremiah Smith and the rest of Ohio State's talented receiver corps?

The Battle in the Trenches: We analyze if a Texas defensive line that lost key players can pressure the QB, or if an Ohio State offensive line that used nine different starters last year can finally find stability.

Texas's New-Look Receivers: Who will be Arch's favorite target? We discuss DeAndre Moore, Ryan Wingo, and a potential dark horse in Parker Livingston.

Plus, we recap the schematic chess match from Week 0 between K-State and Iowa State and give our rapid-fire predictions for the other massive games on the Week 1 slate.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - K-State vs. Iowa State: A Nerdy Football Recap

02:42 - The Arch Manning Debate: Is The Hype Real?

07:37 - Ohio State's QB & Star WR Jeremiah Smith

09:40 - Matchup 1: OSU's Passing Attack vs. Texas DBs

13:33 - Matchup 2: Can Texas Get Pressure on the QB?

16:38 - Matchup 3: Who Will Arch Manning Throw To?

19:27 - FINAL PREDICTIONS: Texas vs. Ohio State

20:41 - Week 1 Picks: LSU vs. Clemson

21:20 - Week 1 Picks: Notre Dame vs. Miami

22:43 - More Games to Watch: Bama/FSU & VT/SC

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