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College football quarterbacks show promise during opening week of play

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 1:34 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

College football quarterbacks show promise during opening week of play

Summary

College football programs showcased several top quarterback prospects during the first full week of the season. Quarterbacks including Darian Mensah, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, Arch Manning, and Jayden Maiava each finished their performances with over 300 passing yards and at least three touchdowns. Other players, such as Gunner Stockton, Josh Hoover, LaNorris Sellers, and Noah Fifita, also recorded high-impact games. Not all top-ranked prospects saw success, as Drew Mestemaker struggled during an Oklahoma State loss to Tulsa, 24-10. Trinidad Chambliss and CJ Carr remain scheduled to play their respective season openers on Sunday evening at 7:30 PM. These performances remain a primary focus for NFL scouts, with several teams looking toward the 2027 draft class for long-term roster stability.

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Key Details

•Darian Mensah, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, Arch Manning, and Jayden Maiava all passed for over 300 yards.
•Oklahoma State lost to Tulsa 24-10 as Drew Mestemaker threw one touchdown and two interceptions.
•Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns for Georgia.
•Trinidad Chambliss and CJ Carr are scheduled to make their season debuts Sunday at 7:30 PM.

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The 2027 NFL Draft class is loaded with quarterback talent. Let's see who did well and who didn't among that group this past weekend.
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