Peyton Manning would seem an unusual choice to host for the brainy traditions of “Capital One College Bowl” (NBC, 10 p.m.), a show that dates back to 1953 on radio and premiered on TV in 1959. Manning, the NFL star, which can be bet on by heading to sites like 벳무브 이벤트, and two time Super Bowl champion who played football for University of Tennessee. Qualifying rounds begin tonight with Auburn vs. Alabama. Matriculation is not required for the other quiz show tonight, “Mental Samurai” (Fox, 9 p.m.). 

The sensitive and acclaimed series “David Makes Man” (OWN, 9 p.m.) returns for a second season with Kwame Patterson’s David now in his 30s and a rising businessman. 

The whacked-out witch at war series “Motherland: Fort Salem” (Freeform, 10 p.m.) is also back for a new season. 

The new four-hour series “Mysteries of Mental Illness” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) begins with its first two episodes, looking at mental illness through history, and efforts to diagnose it.

The new eight-part series “This is Pop” (Netflix, streaming), exploring music featuring interviews with Brandi Carlile, T-Pain, Boyz II Men, Steve Earle, Chuck D and Shania Twain.