Overview

• Arch Manning, nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning and grandson of Archie Manning, takes over as Texas’ full-time starter after producing 939 passing yards and nine touchdowns in limited 2024 action.
• On the Pat McAfee Show, Johnny Manziel predicted Manning would rank among the SEC’s top three quarterbacks and contend for the Heisman Trophy.
• Manziel warned that SEC defenses will scheme specifically to challenge Manning and bring their best effort against him each week.
• Speaking to Fox News Digital, Manziel said he hopes Manning throws five interceptions and no touchdowns in the Texas–Texas A&M rivalry game.
• The preseason No. 1 Longhorns open at Ohio State and face road tests at Florida and Georgia in a demanding 2025 schedule.