Texas, Texas Tech QBs Named on Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List

As the 2025 college football season approaches, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning and Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton have both been named to prestigious preseason watch lists for major quarterback awards. Manning, ranked as the nation's top team quarterback, has been recognized on the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list along with the Davey O’Brien Award, Walter Camp National Player of the Year Award, Maxwell Award, and Manning Award watch lists, highlighting his strong performance and leadership. Morton, a fifth-year senior, has also earned spots on the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, Maxwell Award, Davey O’Brien Award, Wuerffel Trophy, and Manning Award watch lists, reflecting his impressive statistics despite a shoulder injury and his leadership on and off the field. The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award honors the top upperclassman quarterback excelling on and off the field, while the Manning Award uniquely factors in postseason performance and will be presented after the National Championship. Both quarterbacks are seen as pivotal players for their respective programs, with Manning aiming to join former Longhorn Colt McCoy in winning the Johnny Unitas Award. The Big 12 conference is well represented among these awards, showcasing the strength of quarterbacks like Manning and Morton going into the new season.