Fernando Mendoza, Drew Allar impress in NFL preseason; College football's top 150 players

Plus picks and predictions for UFC 330 Aug 14, 2026 at 8:44 am ET • 9 min read This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 🏈 Five things to know Friday Fernando Mendoza and Drew Allar kicked off NFL preseason Week 1 in style. Even though not every NFL star loves the preseason, it is a critical time for rookies to settle into the league and those on the roster bubble to secure roles. Two rookie quarterbacks made the most of their opportunity on Thursday as Mendoza and Allar headlined the night's six-game slate. The No. 1 overall pick put up modest numbers but looked the part of a soon-to-be starter while Allar exceeded expectations and filled up the box score wi