Texas, Arch Manning and NFL Draft
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Finally the starter at Texas, Peyton and Eli's nephew faces his first true test on Aug. 30 against defending national champions Ohio State
Arch Manning is one of the best QBs in the nation, and Texas is arguably the best team in football. They're expected to win the title, but according to a College Football 26 simulation, they have about a 2% shot at doing that.
Former LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron said in a recent interview that Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning reminded him of Joe Burrow.
Baker will likely get a lot of snaps at right tackle this season after Andre Cojoe, who was competing for the starting spot, went out with a knee injury a few weeks ago. Ranked No. 9 on ESPN’s list for 2025 second-year breakouts, the 6-foot-4, 308-pound sophomore will have a big role on a new offensive line.
The college football season is right around the corner, and the most anticipated Week 1 showdown will take place on Aug. 30 when the Ohio State Buckeyes face
Texas quarterback Arch Manning has not been named to the 2025 Manning Award preseason watch list, which is given to the top collegiate quarterback in the country.
Arch Manning's record NIL valuation is expected to garner a lofty tax bill this year as the star quarterback takes the reins of the Texas offense. After two seasons as the backup behind Quinn Ewers, it's Manning's turn to lead Steve Sarkisian's offense.
The Texas Longhorns have begun the Arch Manning era at quarterback. As the grandson of legendary college quarterback Archie Manning and the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, he is one of the highest-rated high school recruits of all time.