Texas vs Clemson and Penn State vs SMU College Football Playoff games are only a week away! David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris preview and predict each matchup. Is it time Steve Sarkisian starts Arch Manning? Damien explains why the Longhorns should start Manning instead of Quinn Ewers. The transfer portal is officially open now! The guys discuss if Alabama would sign Jackson Arnold, but Damien has another surprise QB in mind. Plus, Damien gives his take on Bill Belichick's conversations with North Carolina to be its next head coach.

Rundown:

- Texas vs Clemson; it's time to start Arch Manning (1:30)

- Texas-Clemson predictions (19:30)

- Greg Byrne's faux pas (21:00)

- Penn State vs SMU; can Kevin Jennings protect the ball? (26:30)

- Is Bill Belichick fit to coach college football? (41:30)

- Carousel updates (49:00)

- The transfer portal opens! (51:45)

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