The Dan Patrick Show: Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre

Episode: Arch Manning Ain't That Guy, The Irish Got Hit by a Hurricane & a Clunker for Clemson
Airdate: September 2, 2025
Host: Jason McIntyre

Brief Overview

On this episode of Straight Fire, Jason McIntyre offers an unfiltered, rapid-fire breakdown of the wild opening weekend of college football. The episode focuses on three major storylines: Arch Manning’s underwhelming Texas debut, Notre Dame’s gameplan blunders in a rain-soaked loss to Miami, and Clemson’s letdown against LSU. Jason grades quarterbacks, evaluates coaching decisions, and sprinkles in betting insights with his signature blend of tough love and football nerd fandom.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Arch Manning’s Big Dud in Texas-Ohio State ([03:38]–[12:49])

• Game Recap & Critical Eye
  • Jason jumps in by saying, “There’s nowhere to start other than with Arch Manning and his big debut against Ohio State. The much hyped... the game kind of largely sucked. If we’re being real.” ([03:53])
  • Calls the first quarter “zero points for either team,” saying he half-watched while at his daughter’s volleyball game—“the 12-year-old beach volleyball was actually better.” ([03:57])
• Arch vs. The Hype
  • Cites stats: Ohio State’s offense only managed 215 yards, longest play (besides a 40-yard bomb) was 16 yards.
  • On Arch: “A five star last name, three star recruit. I did not see any greatness. And folks, I watched a lot of college football over the weekend... I don’t even think Arch Manning was one of five best quarterbacks I saw this weekend.” ([05:09])
  • Throws out names of other QBs who outperformed Arch: Carson Beck (Miami), Sellers (South Carolina), Nussmeier (LSU).
• Coaching & Defensive Narrative
  • Shots at the narrative Arch was up against a “former NFL defensive coordinator” (Matt Patricia): “Matt Patricia, this defensive mastermind who slowed Arch Manning, he was unemployed as a football coach to the best of my knowledge in 2024... don’t act like some genius.” ([06:38])
• Detailed Breakdown:
  • PFF stats: “On passes 10 to 19 yards downfield... one of five. On the deep passes, three of six, had the touchdown. But a lot of that was down 14 in the fourth quarter.” ([08:02])
  • Label: “He’s a check down Charlie at this stage in his career.”
• Historical Perspective
  • Compares Arch’s opener to Cam Ward’s fiery Miami debut the year prior: “That looked like a future number one pick... I didn’t see juice from Arch.” ([09:09])
• Final Take & Grading
  • “If I’m grading him out, I gave him like a C minus. Like, that's just real. I'm just being honest.” ([10:10])
  • Predicts an easy three weeks coming up for Arch, then he’ll “have to get his act together” versus Florida and Oklahoma.

2. Notre Dame’s Rainy Disaster vs. Miami ([17:00]–[21:50])

• Gameplan Blunders
  • “I can also say I did not in any way, shape or form like [Marcus Freeman’s] game plan against the U.” ([17:12])
  • Cautions against “throw, throw, throw” with a redshirt freshman QB in rainy, hostile conditions. Texted a former Irish QB, who said they were “trying to get him comfortable early.” Jason retorts with skepticism.
• Running Back Usage
  • Praises Jeremiah Love as a “stud,” baffled he had only 4 carries halfway through the third quarter.
  • Backs Leonard Price’s explosive run, “the guy had 6 carries.”
  • “Notre Dame has arguably the two best running backs in the country... Price had six carries, Jeremiah Love had 10, CJ Carr had 11. I am sorry, I don’t get that.” ([19:43])
• Miami Get Their Due
  • Praises Miami’s O-line: “Their offensive line was tremendous. Carson Beck... was wearing a tuxedo in the pocket.” ([19:18])
  • Calls Miami’s WR group “stacked,” notes a highlight-reel Daniels catch.

3. Clemson-LSU: A Clunker for Dabo’s Team ([21:50]–[26:47])

• QB Evaluation & Final Drives
  • Highlights Klubnik’s tunnel vision: “Klubnik drops back to pass and... had the laser focus on one receiver... if he had just gone through his progressions... the slot receiver was wide open.” ([23:28])
  • Notes that Carr also looked like a “first progression guy,” while “Nussmeier I thought did a great job hanging in the pocket.”
• Clemson’s Disappointing Loss
  • “If we’re doing real talk, that is a devastating loss for Clemson.” Details how missing a late field goal “flipped the game.” ([24:41])
  • “Clemson offense generated a mere 262 yards.” ([25:30])
• LSU’s Big Night & What’s Next
  • LSU dominated first downs, 25–13.
  • Notes LSU’s stout defense: “Their (Clemson’s) running game: 19 carries for 32 yards.”
  • Tips his hat to Nussmeier: “If Nussmeier can continue to play like that, Brian Kelly... is going to be live this year.” ([26:19])

4. Quick Hits: FSU, Miami’s Future, Virginia Tech, Alabama, and More ([21:00], [26:47]–[30:58])

• FSU had a signature win over Alabama.
• Miami and Virginia Tech both get praise for looking sharp. Jason calls attention to “the biggest surprise: FSU taking down Alabama.”
• LSU, Florida, and even Virginia Tech get mentioned in the looming gauntlet of the season’s hardest schedules.

5. Tennessee QB Drama—Nico Iamaleava at UCLA ([30:58]–[32:44])

• NIL Drama & Transfer
  • “So in the spring he wanted to renegotiate his NIL deal. Tennessee told him bleep off and then he just said, I’m out. And he transferred to UCLA.” ([31:06])
• Underwhelming Debut at UCLA
  • “11 of 22 for a buck 36... Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane.” ([31:30])
  • Adds: “He also led them in rushing. 13 for 47. Did not look like an NFL prospect.”

6. NFL Betting Lightning Round & Fantasy Notes ([32:44]–[36:53])

• Quick Bets
  • Falcons (+2) vs. Bucs: Likes Atlanta despite tackle injuries, expects them to “win this one fairly handily.”
  • Packers (-2.5) vs. Lions: Thinks Green Bay will win “fairly handily.”
  • Leans toward Denver -7.5 over Tennessee rookie Cam Ward in Mile High debut.
  • Advises looking at teams that missed playoffs last year versus those who made it—“Historically the team that made the playoffs is overvalued.”
• Fantasy & Divisional Matchup Insights
  • Plugs the importance of divisional ‘dogs, mentions Giants vs. Washington and Browns vs. Bengals as tempting options.
  • “Fantasy gambling this week is really crazy. Try to keep your mind... We’ll see you tomorrow.” ([36:51])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Arch Manning’s Debut:
  “A five star last name, three star recruit. I did not see any greatness.” —Jason McIntyre ([05:09])
  “He’s a check down Charlie at this stage in his career.” ([08:20])
  “If I’m grading him out, I gave him like a C minus.” ([10:10])
• On Notre Dame’s Gameplan:
  “What the hell game plan is that? … don’t outthink the room. Play to your strengths.” ([19:07])
• On Miami O-Line & Carson Beck:
  “Carson Beck... was wearing a tuxedo in the pocket.” ([19:18])
• On Clemson’s Klubnik:
  “Klubnik... had the laser focus on one receiver... if he just gone through his progressions and looked at the slot receiver, he was wide open.” ([23:28])
• On Betting Philosophy:
  “Week one, you want to look at teams that did not make the playoffs and bet them against teams that did make the playoffs. ... Historically, the team that made the playoffs is overvalued.” ([34:47])
• On Tennessee/UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava:
  “Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane.” ([31:30])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Arch Manning & Texas-OSU dissected: [03:38]–[12:49]
• Notre Dame vs. Miami gameplan: [17:00]–[21:50]
• Clemson-LSU clunker review: [21:50]–[26:47]
• Quick hits on FSU, Miami, Virginia Tech: [21:00], [26:47]–[30:58]
• Tennessee QB transfer drama and debut: [30:58]–[32:44]
• NFL Bets & Week 1 preview: [32:44]–[36:53]

Tone & Language

Jason McIntyre pulls no punches, using casual and irreverent language (“looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane”; “the 12-year-old beach volleyball was actually better”) and talking as a diehard, not a cheerleader (“I’m just being honest”). He mixes snark, deep-dive stats, personal anecdotes, and betting advice with the breeziness of a guy talking sports with friends.

Summary Takeaways

Jason offers a real-talk, stats-backed autopsy of the biggest college football opening weekend storylines: Arch Manning might not be ready for the hype, Notre Dame fumbled the play-calling bag, and Clemson’s once-dependable program flopped under pressure. Meanwhile, Miami and LSU showed signs of being legit, the SEC is still a jungle, and NFL Week 1 lines are ripe for the taking if you fade last year’s playoff teams. If you missed the action, Jason’s blend of humor, harsh truths, and gambling nuggets will get you up to speed—and make you question which “year one” QBs you’re buying in 2025.