Glen Powell joins Eli Manning for surprise twist in Chad Powers' return on 'Eli's Places

Manning explores the wild side of college football walk-ons, with a little Hollywood flair, in a new episode of "Eli's Places"

ByRyder Maldonado OTRC logo
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Glen Powell teams up with Eli Manning on 'Eli's Places'

LOS ANGELES -- Don't worry, you're not seeing double! Eli Manning and Glen Powell are sharing the spotlight as they suit up as college football's favorite underdog, Chad Powers!

The latest episode of "Eli's Places," the ESPN+ original series hosted by Manning, drops today and it's packed with a surprise.

In this fun sports series, the two-time Super Bowl champ hits the road to uncover the stories, traditions, and quirks that make college football such a deeply rooted American obsession.

Inspired by his brother Peyton's hit show, Eli brings his own charm to the game's rich history.

In Episode 7, titled "Think Fast, Act Fast," Eli dusts off the wig and mustache to reprise his role as Chad Powers, the famously fake walk-on who won over hearts everywhere.

But this time, he's not doing it alone. He's joined by Hollywood star Glen Powell, who brings Chad to life in Hulu's comedy series.

Together, they crash a TV set to make sure it's living up to Chad's high standards.

This season, Eli Manning explores the rich history and unexpected humor of college football, from mixing up the first-ever batch of Gatorade with Steve Spurrier, to celebrating the legendary Mike Leach and his passion for pirates.

New episodes of "Eli's Places" premiere on Wednesdays on ESPN+. Watch "Chad Powers" streaming on Hulu.

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