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Braden Atkinson shines in Oregon State's QB rankings, Arch Manning falls

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 3:03 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Braden Atkinson shines in Oregon State's QB rankings, Arch Manning falls

Summary

Braden Atkinson of Oregon State climbs to the second spot in the latest college football quarterback power rankings. He leads the nation with 21 touchdown passes and an average of 373.7 passing yards per game, despite starting his season with competitive losses. Over the past weeks, Atkinson has excelled, throwing for 836 yards and 10 touchdowns in two victories. In contrast, Texas quarterback Arch Manning drops in rankings after a late-game performance that featured two interceptions in a loss to Oklahoma. Darian Mensah from Miami continues to hold the top ranking due to his impressive passing efficiency and perfect touchdown-to-interception ratio.

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Key Details

•Atkinson totaled nearly 800 yards passing against Houston and Texas Tech.
•He was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week three times.
•Manning's interceptions factored into Texas's loss to Oklahoma.
•Darian Mensah remains the top-ranked QB in efficiency and completion percentage.
•Atkinson's top receiver, Jesse Legree, leads in touchdowns and receiving yards.

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3:03 PMCBS Sports — College Football QB Power Rankings: Oregon State's Braden Atkinson surges, Arch Manning plummets

What they're saying

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Atkinson -- a former FCS transfer -- leads the nation in passing yards and touchdowns, while Miami's Darian Mensah stays perfect and Manning tumbles after a costly fourth quarter
— CBS Sportsby David Cobb

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