Thibodaux, Louisiana, played host to the Manning Passing Academy, and On3's Wilson Alexander caught up with several power conference starting quarterbacks to get their pick for a breakout star this offseason.
CJ Carr, Notre Dame: “I think Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is going to have a year that won’t shock anyone around Notre Dame. He’s one of the best defensive players in the country, in my opinion. He has battled through an injury with the ACL, but he’s a really good football player.”
Julian Sayin, Ohio State: “I think we have a couple. I’ve been talking about Payton Pierce, our Mike linebacker. He’s going to be a really good player this year. Not a breakout year, but I think Jaylen McClain’s going to have a great year."
So which future stars did the rest of the quarterbacks pick? From Raleigh to Dallas, several other elite QBs named the players they expect to make a leap this fall.
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- The SEC is moving to nine conference games in 2026, meaning more losses are coming for somebody and the schedules aren't distributed equally.
- Chris Low breaks down which programs drew the short straw, factoring in non-conference opponents, road game clusters, and bye week timing.
- Click the link below to see which five teams are staring down particularly brutal paths to Atlanta this fall.
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- The Big Ten has added several teams in recent years, and the ripple effect on scheduling has made life miserable for several programs in 2026.
- Ohio State's slate stands out even by Big Ten standards, with a road trip to Texas headlining a gauntlet that includes multiple top-six opponents.
- Four other programs are staring down similarly brutal paths to the playoff this fall, from traditional powers to B1G up-and-comers.
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