Texas football quarterback Arch Manning turned a lot of heads when showcasing his athleticism on Thursday. As the heir apparent to the Manning quarterback dynasty, the former 5-star recruit is already generating hype as he is set to start for the Longhorns in 2025.

With Quinn Ewers leaving for the 2025 NFL draft, the Texas Longhorns are transitioning to the Arch Manning era. The freshman signal-caller, who was the No.

Archie Manning, the NFL Hall of Famer and grandfather of Arch Manning, had said his grandson wouldn't sign any NIL deal until he became a starting QB.

Manning has been with the Longhorns for two seasons. Throughout his time at Texas, he has recorded nine touchdowns and 969 yards through the air, four touchdowns and 115 yards on the ground. During the 2024 season, Ewers posted 31 touchdowns and 3,471 yards with a 65.8 completion percentage.

During the transfer portal era, no one is patient, but Arch Manning chose to stay at Texas and be Quinn Ewers’ backup despite rampant speculation he should transfer and seek a more immediate starting opportunity.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning recently sat down with Complex Magazine, which asked the incoming redshirt sophomore to name his five favorite quarterbacks of all-time. Manning left his grandfather and namesake,

Arch Manning is stepping into a massive spotlight at Texas. This latest comparison to a former SEC national champion is bound to garner mixed emotions.