Overview

• Manning confirmed he never considered transferring and described staying at Texas as a “no-brainer” for his education and development.
• FanDuel Sportsbook lists him at +230 to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but Manning insists he’s concentrating on daily improvements.
• Through two seasons as a backup he logged just 95 pass attempts with nine touchdowns and 939 yards but said that work has honed his readiness.
• Coach Steve Sarkisian said he hopes Manning’s performance forces him into a “really hard decision” about the draft after this season.
• Manning will make his first start as a full-time quarterback on Aug. 30 at Ohio State, aiming to showcase growth against the defending national champions.