🏈 Should Arch Manning LEAVE TEXAS? Is Lincoln Riley’s future at USC in jeopardy? And which NFL teams deserve the top spots in our Week 8 Power Rankings?
Welcome to The Next Round LIVE for Wednesday, October 28, 2026! We’re breaking down the biggest stories in college football and the NFL, including Arch Manning transfer speculation, Lincoln Riley’s uncertain future with the USC Trojans, the latest CBS Sports quarterback rankings, a bizarre Maryland football promotion, and a potentially historic weekend for the Cleveland Browns!
🔥 ARCH MANNING TRANSFER RUMORS: SHOULD HE LEAVE TEXAS
- Could Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning actually enter the transfer portal? ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky has publicly suggested Manning should leave Texas to continue developing as a quarterback.
- But is Steve Sarkisian’s offense really holding Arch back? We debate whether Manning should stay in Austin or consider a fresh start.
- Could Ole Miss, LSU under Lane Kiffin, or Miami under Mario Cristobal offer a better fit? What would a potential Arch Manning transfer mean for the SEC and college football?
✌️ LINCOLN RILEY’S FUTURE AT USC: IS THE END NEAR?
- USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is facing increasingly difficult questions about his future in Los Angeles.
- With expectations surrounding USC football remaining sky-high, Riley is being asked whether he’s still the right man to lead the program. He insists he’s committed to the Trojans, but is that commitment mutual?
- We examine the pressure surrounding Riley, USC’s disappointing season, and what could happen next.
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