Author: NBC Sports

Curt Cignetti quickly turned the page on the program’s first road victory over a top-five team and didn’t even bother to mention their new No. 3 ranking — the highest in school history — or the increasing commotion about whether quarterback Fernando Mendoza is a legitimate Heisman Trophy contender.

All smiles after the biggest victory of his career, Texas quarterback Arch Manning said Monday he wasn’t bothered by the harsh criticism leveled at him the first half of the season. Everyone, he said, is entitled to their opinion of him.

Wide receiver Wesley Winn (Boca Raton, Florida/ Saint Andrew’s School), the Boston College commit, will be officially honored Wednesday as a 2026 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome digital series.

Linebacker Shadarius Toodle (Mobile, Alabama/ Cottage Hill Christian Academy), the Georgia commit, will be officially honored Wednesday as a 2026 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome digital series.

Long snapper Trey Serauskis (Frankfort, Illinois/ Lincoln-Way East High School), will be officially honored Wednesday as a 2026 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome digital series.

Linebacker Brayden Rouse (Marietta, Georgia/ Kell High School), the Tennessee commit, will be officially honored Wednesday as a 2026 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome digital series.

Defensive back Brandon Lockhart (Chatsworth, California/ Sierra Canyon School), the USC commit, will be officially honored Wednesday as a 2026 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome digital series.

Defensive lineman Tristian Givens (Columbus, Georgia/ Carver High School), the Texas A&M commit, will be officially honored Wednesday as a 2026 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome digital series.

Defensive lineman Jerimy Finch (Indianapolis, Indiana/ Warren Central High School), the University of Alabama commit, will be officially honored Wednesday as a 2026 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome digital series.

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the Heisman race as Dante Moore drops out and Fernando Mendoza climbs the rankings.

Craig suffered the injury during a 36-7 victory over N.C. State last weekend.

Offensive lineman Sam Greer (Akron, Ohio/ Archbishop Hoban High School) was officially honored as a 2026 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour.

Offensive lineman Ryan Miret (Miami, Florida/ Miami Southridge High School) was officially honored as a 2026 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour.

The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl will continue the Road to the Dome tour on Wednesday, October 15th at 8 p.m.