Arch Manning and Texas are the early favorites to emerge victorious in the College Football Playoff. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Texas has the highest odds to win a national title at +550. Ohio State follows close behind at +600, while Penn State owns the third-best odds at +700.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is the latest member of his family to dominate football. Get to know the rising star, his father, and more of the Manning clan.

Lead Fox college football analyst Joel Klatt makes the call for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: What are this season’s most compelling storylines? A: I think the first one would be the hype and expectation for Arch Manning,

If anyone can understand the heft of being a Manning, it’s Arch’s siblings — fiercely loyal, wickedly funny and always there to support him.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are going to face the Texas Longhorns in a week, kicking off the first full week of college football.

Urban Meyer didn’t hold back on Sayin. He praised the 20-year-old quarterback’s ability with “it’s magic when it comes out of his hand.” Meyer stopped short of anointing him, but he conveyed confidence that Sayin has the tools and the mindset to grow into elite territory early in his career.

The college football landscape, in its current state, is not dissimilar to NFL free agency. Through the transfer portal, players are able to take advantage of a free market and change teams unencumbered.

"Daddy's on me." Arch Manning's recruitment got so intense that, per @SethWickersham, an Alabama assistant said he "hoped [Steve Sarkisian] can stay sober" on a Zoom call with Arch, Cooper, and Arch's high-school coach. With "Daddy" being Nick Saban. pic.twitter.com/Y4KwbqYwae