# More questions than answers: Arch Manning likes the disrespect, Big 12’s disaster and a CFP race in disarray

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/more-questions-than-answers-arch-manning-likes-the-disrespect-big-12s-disaster-and-a-cfp-race-in-disarray/
- Published: 2026-10-25T12:11:24+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T13:24:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/more-questions-answers-arch-manning-likes-disrespect-big-12-disaster-cfp-race-disarray
- Topics: World

## Key points

- UCF stunned No. 2 BYU in double overtime.
- Texas beat No. 7 Ole Miss and revived its playoff hopes.
- A run of upsets has left the playoff race unsettled.

## Summary

The article describes a chaotic weekend in college football that further unsettled the College Football Playoff picture. No. 2 BYU lost to UCF in double overtime, while Texas beat No. 7 Ole Miss, bringing the Longhorns back into playoff contention and renewing debate over quarterback Arch Manning’s form and the attention surrounding him.

Manning said he is beginning to enjoy being doubted after years of hype. The weekend also included South Carolina’s late win over No. 11 Tennessee, unranked Cincinnati beating Texas Tech, Oregon losing to Illinois and Michigan needing overtime to beat Indiana. The results highlighted how unpredictable the season has become, with many leading teams still showing inconsistency.

---
Summarised by TalkFuse (https://talkfuse.com/). Quote the original publisher for the reporting and link this page for the summary and discussion.