QB Disappointments + Heisman Dark Horses

The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football

The Athletic

October 2, 202551 min
Football

QB Disappointments + Heisman Dark Horses

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Episode Notes

The 2025 QB class was supposed to be special, but Bruce’s recent story reveals major concerns about Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, and Drew Allar. The guys break down why Manning is pressing at Texas, Klubnik's alarming regression at Clemson, and whether Allar is the next Christian Hackenberg.


On the flip side, Dante Moore is blossoming at Oregon after leaving USC, and Garrett Nussmeier still has NFL believers despite LSU’s struggles. Plus, Ralph and Bruce debate Heisman contenders: Can Diego Pavia actually win it if Vanderbilt stays ranked? Is Fernando Mendoza the real deal at Indiana? And why Rueben Bain Jr.’s defensive dominance at Miami might not be enough to get to New York.


Timestamps approximate:


0:00 Intro

1:00 Transfer RBs who haven’t lived up to expectations, and why transfers sometimes struggle

6:33 The Disappointing QB Class

19:25 Heisman Race: Moore, Mendoza, Pavia, Bain 

32:38 Breakout Players of the Week: BYU, Michigan mentioned 

39:07 Mailbag: Coaching Fit, Authenticity vs. Credentials

43:10 Mailbag: Will All College Football Show Replay Conversations Like the ACC?

45:56 Mailbag: Why has the JUCO pipeline declined?

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