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Steve Spurrier Questions Arch Manning’s Readiness as Texas Starting Quarterback

Manning enters the season as the preseason Heisman favorite, with his first start scheduled for Aug. 30 against defending champion Ohio State.

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

  • On the “Another Dooley Noted Podcast,” Spurrier asked why Manning backed up seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers for two seasons if he was truly ready to lead Texas
  • In 10 appearances last season Manning completed 67.8% of his throws for 939 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing for 108 yards and four scores
  • Oddsmakers list Manning at roughly +600 to +700 to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy and give Texas +250 odds to capture the SEC title
  • After two years as a backup, Manning will make his full-time debut on Aug. 30 at Ohio Stadium against the reigning national champion Buckeyes
  • FanDuel rates Texas as a +550 favorite for the national championship following consecutive College Football Playoff semifinal runs