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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) \u2014 Arch Manning’s<\/a> 2025 Heisman Trophy campaign started and ended with a rocky season-opening loss at Ohio State.<\/p>\n

Over in the Buckeyes’ huddle, Julian Sayin’s<\/a> first career start launched a standout season that found him, not Manning, among the Heisman finalists last December.<\/p>\n

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