Overview

• Arch Manning has been officially named the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns in the 2025 season after two years as Quinn Ewers' backup.
• Head coach Steve Sarkisian praised Manning's leadership, perseverance, and readiness to lead the team, despite limited collegiate experience.
• Manning enters the season as a Heisman Trophy contender, but faces challenges with an unproven receiving corps and injuries to key players like Ryan Wingo and Deondre Moore.
• Speculation about Manning's 2026 NFL Draft eligibility includes potential interest from the New Orleans Saints, tied to his family legacy in the city.
• ESPN's Adam Schefter proposed that the NFL consider adopting a draft lottery system to discourage tanking for top prospects like Manning.