Overview
- Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo said Manning has already proven himself and is poised to prove all the naysayers wrong as a full-time starter.
- A group of anonymous SEC coaches told ESPN that the preseason hype is impossible to reach despite acknowledging his talent and composure under pressure.
- An anonymous NFL general manager said Manning and his family plan to delay declaring for the draft beyond 2026 to maximize NIL earnings and await ideal draft conditions.
- Manning’s omission from the 2025 Manning Award watchlist sparked fan debate over nepotism and questions about his limited game action.
- Texas enters its season opener on August 30 at Ohio State carrying a No. 1 national ranking into a sold-out campaign.