Arch Manning Faces Pressure as Texas' 2025 QB

Arch Manning is set to take over as Texas Longhorns' starting quarterback in 2025, carrying immense expectations due to his family legacy and significant talent, despite having only 95 college pass attempts and unproven stats. Analysts, including John Middlekauf and Jordan Rodgers, warn that anything less than superstar performance could be seen as a disappointment, drawing hype comparisons to LeBron James, Tiger Woods, and Bronny James. Manning currently leads all college athletes with a $6.8 million NIL valuation, but skepticism persists about whether he can meet national championship and Heisman-level expectations. The Longhorns also face challenges with an inexperienced offensive line, potentially impacting Manning's performance against top SEC competition. Manning's high floor is recognized, but doubts remain about his ability to achieve elite success immediately. The season is highly anticipated as fans and analysts watch to see if Manning can lead Texas to its first national title since 2005.