The SEC quarterbacks had an eventful opening weekend. With six teams playing Power Four opponents, including two top-10 matchups, the conference's play-callers had ample opportunity to show off on national TV or, in some cases, expose themselves. Perhaps the most striking case of the latter was Arch Manning.
The heir to the Manning throne had a lackluster QB1 debut against Ohio State. Going into the season, he was the Heisman favorite based on a couple of games in 2024 and his name alone. But those odds quickly dropped after his 170-yard, 1-touchdown, 1-interception performance, while completing only 56.