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

College football’s “survival weekend” delivered chaos and unexpected upsets, continuing a broader pattern of volatility through the 2026 season. No. 2 BYU lost to UCF in double overtime after earlier defeating Notre Dame, a result described as turning into confusion late in regulation. The piece also frames Texas quarterback Arch Manning’s experience with the surrounding talk as a recurring cycle; after a win over No. 7 Ole Miss, he said he’s starting to enjoy the “doubters” in what he calls his “edgy” era. That Ole Miss victory pulled Texas back into the CFP conversation. Big 12 upheaval is highlighted alongside ranked losses across other conferences, including Iowa and USC.