College Football 101: Arch Manning’s Future, Transfer Portal Names to Know, 2026 NFL Draft Odds, and More

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back from vacation and ready to recap everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 college football season.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(2:10) Archie says Arch Manning will play at Texas next year

(11:01) Odds for the top draft pick in 2026

(14:52) Biggest transfer portal additions

(21:30) Top QBs in next year’s draft

(24:57) Does an experienced QB matter?

(31:43) Will the committee value strength of schedule more?

(39:49) Is LSU poised to take over the SEC?

(42:22) Texas Tech could contend for a Big 12 title

(44:43) Oklahoma should have an improved offense

(48:31) New Big Ten players we're most excited to see

(54:49) The SEC has playmakers again

(1:05:51) Teams that need a good start to the season

On Thursday, Todd will be debuting his preseason 2026 Mock Draft. Be sure to tune in and subscribe to The McShay Report for access to his newsletter throughout the college football season.

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Host: Todd McShay

Guest: Steve Muench

Producers: Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, and Mike Wargon

Social: Eduardo Ocampo

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