Arch Manning Named Texas Longhorns Starting QB

Arch Manning will become the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns after Quinn Ewers left for the NFL, elevating Texas to SEC favorite and national championship contender status. Manning, from a renowned football family, has shown promise in limited play but faces skepticism from figures like former coach Steve Spurrier regarding whether he has earned his hype after two years as a backup. He has remained loyal to Texas despite transfer opportunities, displaying leadership off the field. Manning is an early Heisman candidate, though some draft analysts expect him to stay in college longer due to NIL opportunities and limited experience as a starter. Texas boasts a strong recruiting class, and expectations are so high that anything short of a national title would be seen as a disappointment. The Longhorns will open their 2025 season against Ohio State, the team that eliminated them from the most recent College Football Playoff.