Week 1 College Football Players to Collect
Week 1 of the 2025-26 college football season delivered in a big way, with standout performances that lit up the stat sheet and caught the eyes of fans everywhere. Among the talent on display, a few players truly separated themselves from the pack, earning Bowman U NOW® cards to commemorate their breakout moments.
We highlight five players who made the most of their time under the bright lights, turning heads with their on-field production.
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2025-26 Bowman U NOW Football Card 5 Carson Beck
performance
• completed 20 passes for 314 yards and two touchdowns in his miami debut
card info
• online exclusive
what they’re saying
• “What you see is a very experienced guy. He really understands the game inside and out. The back end, the front end, the line of scrimmage. He understands blocking schemes.” – miami head coach mario cristobal
2025-26 Bowman U NOW Football Card 1 Bryce Underwood
performance
• completed 21 passes for 251 yards and a touchdown in michigan debut
• set michigan record for passing yards by a true freshman in their debut
Card info
• online exclusive
what they’re saying
• “Quick, decisive, accurate, poised, tough, consistent – there’s a reason [Underwood] was the Number one [recruit] in America.” – oklahoma head coach brent venables
2025-26 Bowman U NOW Football Card 3 Garrett Nussmeier
performance
• completed 28 passees for 232 yards and a touchdown
Card info
• online exclusive
what they’re saying
• “He’s the coach’s son. He’s somebody that’s been around the game. So, I think when you look at quarterbacks, you want to see that kind of football IQ. He’s a learner of the game. He’s always looking to be curious about something new.” – lsu head coach chip kelly
2025-26 Bowman U NOW Football Card 4 LaNoriss Sellers
performance
• totaled 224 yards and three touchdowns in 2025 season opener
card info
• online exclusive
what they’re saying
• “this dude, LaNorris, is strong as heck.” – virginia tech defensive lineman kemari copeland
2025-26 Bowman U Now® Football Card 2 John Mateer
performance
• completed 30 passes for 392 yards and totaled four touchdowns in okalhoma debut
• broke baker mayfield’s record for most passing yards in his oklahoma debut
Card info
• online exclusive
what they’re saying
• “It’s a blessing. You go in the record books in Game 1 – it’s a super good feeling.” – john mateer
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