Is Arch Manning really the best quarterback in college football, or does Oregon's Dante Moore deserve the QB1 crown?

On this episode, Brad Fowler and Alex Higdon go back to the film to break down the consensus top two quarterbacks entering the 2026 college football season. We discuss what makes Arch Manning and Dante Moore elite prospects, where each quarterback still needs to improve, how their skill sets compare, and which player we'd select first if the NFL Draft were held today.

Whether you're a Texas fan, an Oregon fan, or simply love quarterback evaluation and NFL Draft scouting, this episode has you covered.

Topics Covered

• Why Arch Manning's athleticism and pocket presence make him a special prospect

• What makes Dante Moore one of the cleanest passers in college football

• The biggest weaknesses each quarterback must improve in 2026

• Which quarterback has the higher NFL Draft ceiling

• Arch Manning vs. Dante Moore: Who deserves to be QB1 entering the season?

• Our complete film-based comparison and final verdict

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Can the Texas Longhorns finally win their first national championship since 2005?

Inside Texas reporter Evan Vieth joins the Pint Glass Football Podcast for a complete preview of the 2026 Texas Longhorns football team. We discuss why Evan believes Arch Manning is the best quarterback in college football, Steve Sarkisian's championship expectations, the Longhorns' revamped running back room, Ryan Wingo's emergence, Will Muschamp's impact on the defense, and bold predictions for the upcoming season.

Whether you're a Texas fan or simply looking for one of the most in-depth previews of a national title contender, this episode has you covered.

• Why Arch Manning could be the best quarterback in college football

• Can Texas finally win the SEC and College Football Playoff?

• Steve Sarkisian's biggest challenge in 2026

• Ryan Wingo, Cam Coleman and Texas' loaded receiving corps

• Why Texas completely rebuilt its running back room

• Will Muschamp's influence on the Longhorn defense

• Bold predictions for the Longhorns this season

Guest: Evan Vieth

Reporter, Inside Texas | On3

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Hosts Brad Fowler and Alex Higdon compare the New York Knicks' starting five to current NFL players, identifying the football equivalents of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart.

Brad and Alex break down which NFL stars best match each player's style, story, leadership, impact, and career trajectory. They also discuss which NFL franchises are best positioned for a Knicks-style turnaround and could become one of the league's biggest success stories in 2026.

If you enjoy NFL player comparisons, team-building discussions, franchise turnarounds, and smart football talk, this episode is for you.

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Host Brad Fowler tackles five of the biggest questions shaping the 2026 college football season, including which new head coach is primed for the biggest turnaround, which programs are most likely to make their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance, and which Power 4 teams could emerge as surprise contenders.

Brad also breaks down which preseason national championship hopeful could fall short of expectations and picks teams from last year's College Football Playoff race that may struggle to get back to the field in 2026.

If you enjoy college football predictions, College Football Playoff debates, coaching changes, dark-horse contenders, and season-long storylines, this episode is for you.

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Hosts Brad Fowler and Alex Higdon tackle five of the biggest questions shaping the upcoming season, starting with a debate between two AFC contenders trying to separate themselves in a crowded conference.

The guys also dive into which Year 2 quarterback is poised for the biggest leap, what coaches are under the most pressure, and which teams could be positioned for a surprise playoff push in 2026.

If you like debating NFL predictions, breakout quarterbacks, coaching pressure, and playoff races, this episode is for you.

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The NFL landscape shifted this week as two blockbuster trades sent Myles Garrett to the Rams and A.J. Brown to the Patriots.

Hosts Brad Fowler and Alex Higdon break down what Garrett's arrival means for Los Angeles' Super Bowl hopes, whether the Browns got enough back in Jared Verse and a haul of draft picks, and how the move reshapes Cleveland's future.

The guys also analyze New England's acquisition of Brown, what it means for Drake Maye's development, why the Eagles were willing to move on, and which teams are best positioned to benefit from these franchise-altering deals.

If you enjoy NFL trades, roster-building strategy, and Super Bowl window debates, this episode is for you.

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The race for the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy is already loaded with elite defensive talent, and Hosts Brad Fowler and Alex Higdon are breaking down six players they’re circling early heading into the college football season.

Could Matayo Uiagalelei become one of the biggest defensive stars in the country at Oregon? Is Peyton Bowen the most complete defensive back in college football? And is Kenyatta Jackson ready to explode nationally at Ohio State?

The guys also dive into which players truly embody what the Lott Trophy represents both on and off the field.

If you’re into elite defensive playmakers, NFL Draft prospects, and way-too-early award debates, you’ll like this one.

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Hosts Brad Fowler and Alex Higdon break down the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 NFL schedule release, including which teams got completely screwed by the schedule makers — and which contenders may have been handed a massive advantage.

The guys dive into the Chargers’ brutal midseason gauntlet, why the Chiefs defense could face its toughest QB stretch of the Mahomes era, and how the 49ers’ international travel schedule may become a serious issue late in the season.

Could the Packers be perfectly positioned to win the NFC North? Do the Saints quietly have one of the easiest playoff paths in the NFL? And can the Jets finally build momentum before their schedule gets tougher?

They also debate whether Sunday Night Football has its weakest lineup in years — and if Thursday Night Football has quietly become the NFL’s best primetime package.

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