The anticipation for the 2025 college football season is palpable, and the hype in Austin, Texas, is at an all-time high ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes on Aug.

The No. 1 overall recruit in the 2023 class and nephew of NFL greats Peyton and Eli Manning is widely expected to emerge as one of the best signal callers in the country in 2025 due to his big arm and athleticism. This past season saw him throw for 939 yards and nine touchdowns, while also rushing for another four.