Overview
- Texas enters Athens at 7-2 and No. 10 with a four-game win streak fueled by Manning’s two-game burst of 674 passing yards, six touchdowns and one interception.
- In nine games, Manning has completed 62.7% for 2,123 yards with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions, adding 203 rushing yards and six rushing scores.
- Saban said on College GameDay that Manning must be accurate and play in rhythm, noting Georgia has not pressured quarterbacks as effectively this season.
- On3 lists Manning’s projected NIL valuation down $1.2 million this week to $3.6 million, underscoring how performance perceptions affect market estimates.
- Anonymous NFL evaluators told The Athletic they view Manning as a developmental project with upside, and multiple reports indicate he is expected to return to Texas rather than enter the 2026 draft.