Building the Beast: Drew Mestemesker back on the NFL Draft radar after Oregon upset
Summary
Hosts Dane Brugler and his co-host analyze the top quarterback performances from Week 2 of the college football season, focusing on the 2025 draft class. They highlight Drew Mestemaker’s stunning upset of Oregon for Oklahoma State, comparing his raw athleticism and late-blooming trajectory to Josh Allen. The episode also breaks down Arch Manning’s resilient fourth-quarter comeback against Ohio State and Julian Sayian’s performance, while discussing the impact of elite receiver Jeremiah Smith on the Buckeyes’ offense.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Paylocity and Bombas
Intro: Week 2 QB hype and expectations
Drew Mestemaker's breakout vs Oregon
Dante Moore's struggles and Oregon's issues
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Arch Manning vs Ohio State: Performance analysis
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Stock Up: Austin Simmons and Drake Lindsay
Stock Down: John Mather and Oklahoma offense
Receiver spotlight: Boston College transfer
Outro and final sponsorships
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