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Steve Spurrier Questions Arch Manning’s Readiness Ahead of Ohio State Opener

Expected to be college football’s leading Heisman candidate Manning takes the helm with Texas pegged as SEC title favorites

Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the game against the against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) is expected to start for the team in the upcoming college football season.
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Overview

  • Steve Spurrier questioned why Manning backed up Quinn Ewers, who was selected 231st overall in the 2025 NFL draft.
  • Manning completed 67.8% of his passes for 939 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions in 10 games last season.
  • Manning will make his full-time debut at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Aug. 30 against defending national champion Ohio State.
  • BetMGM lists Manning at +700 to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy and ESPN BET gives Texas +250 odds to claim the SEC title.
  • Texas faces turnover after losing several NFL-bound players, including three first-round draft picks from last season.