Overview
- Manning publicly explained his decision at a pre–Citrus Bowl news conference in Orlando, saying he wants to keep developing.
- His father, Cooper Manning, had previously told ESPN that the quarterback would come back for next season.
- In his first full year as the starter, he completed 61.4% of his passes for 2,942 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and he ran for eight scores.
- He is set to start against Michigan on New Year’s Eve, with both teams 9–3 in what will be the third meeting between the programs.
- Texas faces questions at running back for 2026 after CJ Baxter Jr. and Quintrevion Wisner decided to transfer.