Overview

• The 21-year-old grandson of Archie Manning is confirmed as the Longhorns’ full-time starting quarterback for 2025 after two seasons as Quinn Ewers’ backup.
• Manning told reporters he’s “focused on this year and getting better each day,” deflecting questions about early entry despite widespread draft chatter.
• FanDuel Sportsbook lists him at +230 odds to go No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL draft, a scenario coach Steve Sarkisian says he hopes becomes a difficult decision.
• A relative of NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Rodgers ranked Manning fifth among SEC quarterbacks and questioned his arm talent given his limited 95-pass sample.
• Rejecting the transfer portal trend, Manning affirmed his loyalty to Texas and belief in stability under Sarkisian’s system ahead of an opener against Ohio State.