That quote might have surprised Texas fans or Manning's own grandfather, but Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd expects an open attitude from the Longhorn QB on his 2026 NFL Draft prospects and reacted in a knowing and nonchalant way to this latest news. He merely offered a shrug emoji.

Arch Manning is one of the best QBs in the nation, and Texas is arguably the best team in football. They're expected to win the title, but according to a College Football 26 simulation, they have about a 2% shot at doing that.

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Obviously, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has received plenty of tips from his uncles in Peyton and Eli, as well as grandfather Archie on the art of q

Ewers, who spent three seasons as Texas’ starter, played a key role in elevating the Longhorns before making the jump to the pros. His departure has now ushered in the a new era in Austin. The grandson of Saints legend Archie Manning waited patiently behind Ewers for two years before stepping into the spotlight as the program’s new leader.

New Texas starting QB Arch Manning is among the five most critical offensive players for the 2025 Longhorns. Who else is on the list?

As Arch Manning prepares for his first season as the full-time starter for the Texas Longhorns, there is heightened anticipation for the nephew of two NFL great

With pressure and expectations growing around the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning as he looks to lead the No. 1 Texas Longhorns to the program’s first title since the 2005 season, his grandfather and New Orleans Saints legend, Archie Manning, attempted to take some of the pressure off of his grandson recently.