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Who are the best quarterbacks in college football heading into the 2026 season? Chip Patterson and Danny Kannell rank the top signal-callers in every Power Conference, debating the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Big 12 while comparing stars like Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, John Mateer, Darian Mensah, Noah Fifita, and more.Plus, where does Brendan Sorsby stack up among the top quarterback prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft? The guys compare their conference rankings before discussing Sorsby's draft outlook and where he fits among the nation's top pro prospects.(0:00) 2026 Big Ten QB Rankings(12:35) 2026 SEC QB Rankings(25:02) 2026 ACC QB Rankings(33:18) 2026 Big 12 QB Rankings(38:28) Brendan Sorsby's 2027 NFL Draft Ranking#cover3 #ACC #BigTen #SEC #Big12 #Football #CFB #CollegeFootball #TomFornelli #ChipPatterson #BudElliott #DannyKanell #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff
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Ken pushes back on fans crying hypocrisy over the NFL's gambling partners, arguing personal responsibility still applies even if Sorsby was technically a legal adult when the betting happened. He contrasts the public reaction to Sorsby with Maurice Clarett two decades ago, noting Clarett was treated sympathetically despite his own violations while Sorsby has become an unsympathetic villain simply because he's already been paid. Ken predicts Sorsby goes on a PR offensive with workout videos and "changed man" messaging, betting that every bad outing from Julian Sayin or LaNorris Sellers only keeps his name in the conversation. He closes by floating that the real distinction here may be that Sorsby is a quarterback, a position the league seems far less willing to gamble on than a wide receiver.
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Fox Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt ranks his Top 10 Quarterbacks heading into the 2026 Season. Will Texas' Arch Manning grab the top spot in Klatt's Rankings or will a QB like Ohio State's Julian Sayin or Oregon's Dante Moore go into the new season as the #1 QB? Klatt also evaluates where to rank transfer Quarterbacks like LSU's Sam Leavitt and Miami's Darian Mensah as well as Curt Cignetti's latest transfer at Indiana – Josh Hoover. Get 50% off your first Factor box + Free Breakfast for 1 Year → https://factor-partner.com/49G0oNX Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:05 Klatt ranks his top 10 qbs 1:06-2:05 Number 10 2:06-3:56 Number 9 3:57-5:26 Number 8 5:27-6:48 Number 7 6:49-8:23 Number 6 8:24-9:46 Number 5 9:47-11:17 Number 4 11:18-14:56 Number 3 14:57-17:10 Number 2 17:11-22:20 Number 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ohio State fans have all felt it at some point: the Buckeyes are in on a five-star recruit, things seem promising, and then suddenly that player commits somewhere else. So why does it feel like Ohio State “always loses out” on top recruits?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about recruiting frustration, perception vs. reality, NIL, quarterback recruiting, and why Ohio State fans tend to remember the misses more than the massive wins.The guys discuss why recruiting is never Ohio State vs. one school — it's Ohio State vs. the entire field — and why every elite program has its own version of recruiting heartbreak. They also look at recent Buckeye wins like Jeremiah Smith, Chris Henry Jr., Devin Sanchez, Julian Sayin, Tavien St. Clair, and others to explain why the situation is far better than it sometimes feels.They also dive into quarterback recruiting, why top quarterbacks may not always want to join a crowded room, and why timing, NIL, depth charts, and playing-time paths all matter.00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast00:11 The listener question: Why does Ohio State always miss on top recruits?01:13 Ohio State isn't recruiting against one school — it's recruiting against the field03:17 Why fans remember the recruiting misses more than the wins05:55 NIL, money, and why some “misses” may not really be misses08:05 Why don't more top quarterbacks want to play at Ohio State?11:08 Quarterback timing, depth charts, and the path to playing time13:39 Why Ohio State is still attractive to elite quarterback recruits14:30 Recruiting frustration, fan anxiety, and why Ohio State will be okay16:21 Closing thoughts and listener question invitation
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If You Could Guarantee Elite Play From One Position Group...If Ohio State could guarantee elite play from one position group all season long, which group would matter most?Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr debate the best answer for the Buckeyes: offensive line, defensive line, running back, quarterback, wide receiver, or somewhere else. They discuss how elite play up front changes everything, why Ohio State's defensive line could be the safest answer, how better running back play could have changed last season, and whether Julian Sayin and the receivers are already close enough to elite.00:00 — Intro00:31 — The question: which Ohio State position group would you guarantee elite play from?01:41 — Why offensive line feels like the obvious answer04:26 — Tony pushes back and makes the case for defensive line06:48 — Could wide receiver be the answer?09:01 — The case for elite running back play10:57 — How much would elite RB play change Ohio State's offense?12:59 — What would elite quarterback play from Julian Sayin mean?15:05 — Why the trenches remain the safest answer16:45 — Tony and Tom make their final picks16:53 — Would you still choose offensive line?Would you guarantee elite offensive line play, defensive line play, quarterback play, running back play, or wide receiver play for Ohio State? Drop your answer in the comments.Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting updates, analysis, and more.#OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #BuckeyeWeekly #CollegeFootball #OhioState
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Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! Messi makes World Cup History as it continues to dominate. Sports TV Ratings continue to set records. Torts is out in Vegas. The U.S. Open starts tomorrow at Shinnecock. The Julian Sayin doubters are a plenty. Should the NFL get involved in punishing Brendan Sorsby. Dave Shedloski, Dane Brugler, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things
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