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It’s the summer, which means sports news outlets around the country are trying to keep readers engaged until the 2026 college football season begins. To that end, earlier this month, ESPN released a big project in which it determined the best player to ever wear each jersey number (0-99) in college football history.

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How about Texas quarterback Arch Manning paired with Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith on the same college football roster. While at it, add Michigan tailback Jordan Marshall, too. No transfer portal needed,