College Football Award Predictions: Caleb Downs and Arch Manning set to take home hardware?

Get ready for a deep dive into college football award predictions as we look ahead to the 2025 season and how the race for hardware could impact the 2026 NFL Draft. In this episode, we break down the biggest names to watch, including Caleb Downs, who looks like one of the best defensive backs in college football, and Arch Manning, the high-profile quarterback who could cement his status as a future NFL Draft first-round pick by bringing home major awards. We’ll also highlight other college football stars who could be in contention for the Heisman Trophy, Doak Walker, Biletnikoff, and Bednarik Awards, and how award races influence draft stock. Whether it’s offensive playmakers, dominant defenders, or under-the-radar breakout candidates, we cover everything NFL and college football fans need to know about which players are positioned to shine this season. If you’re an NFL Draft fanatic, this episode connects the dots between college football award winners and future NFL stars, giving you early insight into who might rise up boards next April. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.