Texas QB Arch Manning Studies Allen, Burrow Ahead of Breakout Season

Arch Manning, the Texas Longhorns quarterback and member of the legendary Manning football family, is poised for a breakout season in 2025 as he assumes the starting QB role following Quinn Ewers' departure to the NFL. Despite his famous lineage, Peyton Manning has cautioned Arch against repeating the mistakes of his father, Cooper Manning, who had to end his football career early due to spinal stenosis, emphasizing the importance of protecting his body and making smart decisions. Arch has impressed in limited playing time with a strong 2024 showing, completing 67.8% of his passes for 939 yards, with 9 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions, earning him the top spot in SEC quarterback rankings by a USA Today columnist. Manning is studying NFL quarterbacks Josh Allen and Joe Burrow, admiring their competitive nature and playmaking abilities, which has sparked debate among fans about his choice of role models. With a talented roster and coaching staff at Texas, many expect Arch to develop into a potential national title contender and a likely top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, continuing the family's storied legacy. The anticipation around his full-time start has Texas fans and football watchers eager to see if he can fulfill the high expectations placed on him.