Overview

• Asked about Archie Manning’s claim he would stay at Texas through 2026, Arch said, “I don’t know where he got that from,” adding his grandfather texted an apology.
• Arch Manning reiterated he has made no decision on entering the 2026 NFL Draft and does not plan to set a timeline.
• He takes over as the Longhorns’ full-time quarterback with early Heisman Trophy odds in his favor after two seasons behind Quinn Ewers.
• His college résumé remains limited, with 12 appearances and two starts totaling 969 passing yards, 9 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, and 115 rushing yards with 4 scores.
• Texas opens at Ohio State on Aug. 30, and Arch said his grandfather ends every call with the same durability advice: “get down or get out of bounds.”