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WATCH: Arch Manning and Mack Brown meet at Texas basketball game

Texas QB1 Arch Manning and former head coach Mack Brown meet in Moody Center during Texas vs. Texas A&M basketball game.

Texas’ new quarterback, meeting with the legendary Texas head coach, Mack Brown? The two met in Austin at Saturday’s basketball game against Texas A&M. Hang that in the Louvre, as one twitter user suggested.

Following his termination from UNC, where Bill Belicheck now serves as the head coach, Mack Brown returned to Austin. We projected that Brown could be offered a position as special advisor to Texas athletics, although no official role has been announced. Since his return to Austin, Brown has attended several athletic events over the past month. Even without any sort of title, he’s still treated as elite at athletic events across the forty acres.

The Longhorns are hosting the Texas A&M Aggies. Brown was seated near court-side and headed near the student section at one of the breaks. He shook hands with Michael Taaffe, Deandre Moore Jr., CJ Baxter Jr. and Arch Manning. For Brown, this next chapter has offered him the chance to reconnect with Longhorn nation and with the community he loves. Longhorn fans have embraced every moment of it. There is still a chance that Brown could return to Texas in some sort of advisory role, or, head back to ESPN as an analyst.

 

Where does Arch Manning rank in 2025 Top 10 QB class?

There are very good CFB QBs returning in 2025. Cade Klubnik is back at Clemson, Carson Back is now at Miami. Where does Arch Manning rank?

Arch Manning is the new quarterback at the University of Texas and already the analysis and breakdowns have begun trying to accurately predict where he fits in the college football landscape next season.

Is Manning one of the Top 10 quarterbacks in the country going into the season? The near unanimous consensus is … yes. But where does he fit into that list? Are there better quarterbacks? There are certainly more experienced.

We got a more-than-expected look at Manning in 2024. He played a full two and a half games as the starting quarterback after Quinn Ewers’s oblique injury. He also saw mop-up duty against Colorado State and Florida with some short-yardage packages in the last few games of the season. But that’s still about three full games tops.

Compare that to QBs like Cade Klubnik at Clemson, he tore apart the Longhorns defense in the college football playoff first round game against the Horns at DKR. Klubnik already has 7,180 passing yards in his Tigers career already.

What about Sam Leavitt of Arizona State? His impact on the Sun Devils was immense.  Carson Beck will be back, but in a new Miami Hurricane’s uniform. Nico Iamaleava is back at Tennessee and Drew Allar at Penn State.

On3.com has published their list of top 2025 quarterbacks. Thomas Goldkamp ranked the QBs based on “impact.” He ranked Leavitt No. 1 and as far as impact, he has a good argument for 2024, but will that carry over into 2025?

Allar is second on the list, primarily because he has the experience of leading his team to the CFP semifinals. Florida’s DJ Lagway is No. 3, who missed the Gators game in Austin due to injury.

Goldkamp ranks Manning No. 4.

“Manning was good enough in his relief action at quarterback early in the 2024 season that there were at least some calls for him to take over as the starter late in the year. Steve Sarkisian stuck with Quinn Ewers, of course, but the luxury to have a backup as capable as Manning was unmistakable. The freshman phenom threw for 939 yards and nine touchdowns. He threw only two interceptions. He also ran for four scores. It’ll be the Arch Manning show at quarterback in 2025, so buckle up.” Thomas Goldkamp, On3

Inside Texas’ Ian Boyd also ranked the Top 10 QBs for 2025. The On3 Texas team site scribe based his rankings on how they fit into the prevalent offenses in the sport. Boyd says the QB needs to hit the primary receiver when open, protect the ball, scramble or run when appropriate and beat defenses with good pre and post snap reads.

Under those guidelines, Boyd ranked Clemson’s Klubnik No. 1. The Westlake High School grad fits that profile almost perfectly. Interestingly, Manning comes in at No. 2.

“Manning’s ability to bring some explosiveness and power in the run game surprised college football this year and due to his peculiar upbringing he may master old man progression passing earlier in his career,” Ian Boyd, Inside Texas

247Sports.com analyst Brad Crawford has his own ranking of the top 2025 QBs. Crawford says his list is “heavy on expectations for next season” and includes primarily teams that should be in or around the Top 25 next year. Two career starts are required for his list as well.

Klubnik tops the 247Sports list. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier is No. 2. Crawford says, “When he’s on, Garrett Nussmeier has No. 1 overall pick potential.” He points out consistency will be something Nussmeier must improve on.

“Arch Manning comes in at No. 3. He projects Arch to 3,900 yards passing, 600+ yards rushing and 41 total touchdowns. After spring, Arch Manning will be three years into Steve Sarkisian’s offensive system and finally, he’ll get his opportunity to shine in 2025 with Quinn Ewers off to the NFL. You’re going to see the Longhorns be able to do more offensively from a quarterback run standpoint, too. While the pass-catchers will be different around Manning along with a couple new starters along the offensive line, the preseason Heisman frontrunner has a chance to ascend to top billing nationally as the face of a program that should get back to the playoff.” Brad Crawford, 247Sports

It is an interesting exercise to try to see where Manning ranks in pre-season. We’ll find out in late August when the Longhorns travel to the Horseshoe to open the season against Ohio State.

Colt McCoy talks Arch Manning, “time to attack” this offseason

Colt McCoy shares thoughts on Texas new QB1 Arch Manning.

With Quinn Ewers officially declaring for the NFL Draft on Wednesday, one thing is certain in the 512: it is Arch Manning’s time to shine.

Manning, the nephew of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, is poised to step into the spotlight as the Texas Longhorns’ starting quarterback. The redshirt freshman, who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 225 pounds, made two starts this season while Ewers recovered from an injury sustained during the UTSA game.

Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, widely regarded as one of the greatest Longhorns in program history, has already offered advice to the highly-touted recruit as he prepares for his first offseason as the starter.

“I think there’s so much value in him being in the program over the last two years and getting to see a guy like Quinn Ewers on a day-to-day basis,” McCoy said via Underdog Fantasy on social media. “What’s his schedule like? What’s he studying on Tuesdays? What’s he looking at on Wednesdays? How’s he taking care of his body? All those things, I think those lessons and hours spent in the building will play a big role for Arch as he moves forward to be the starter.”

McCoy honed in on Manning’s ability to shine in the offseason as a key to his success next season.

“This offseason, this is a time for him to attack,” McCoy said. “To work on some of the things he knows he needs to work on. He played three games. What were some things I wasn’t good at? What were some things I was good at? How can I get better? How can I have a great spring? … There’s a lot to build on if you’re looking at the entirety of the Texas football team, but for Arch, there’s a great opportunity that he’s walking into. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, go out there and be you. Play to your strengths.

Manning has been a headline name in college football since before he arrived in Austin. The New Orleans native, once the No. 1-ranked recruit in the nation, has carried immense expectations, and the buzz surrounding him has only grown. Now, with the Longhorns heading into their second year in the SEC, Manning will look to lead the program to new heights. Texas boasts the No. 1 recruiting class in the country, and fans are hopeful for a potential College Football Playoff semifinal three-peat under Manning’s leadership.

Former NY Giant Victor Cruz believes Giants should hunt for Arch Manning in 2026

Giants legend says Arch Manning could head to the New York Giants

Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz has a bold strategy for the team’s future. Cruz believes the Giants should use their No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Colorado standout Travis Hunter and wait to secure quarterback Arch Manning in 2026.

Cruz’s vision hinges on the assumption that Manning, a star at Texas, will declare for the draft in 2026—one year earlier than his uncles, Peyton and Eli Manning, and grandfather, Archie Manning. Unlike his famous relatives, who each played four full collegiate seasons (Peyton at Tennessee, Eli and Archie at Ole Miss), Arch has showcased NFL-level potential in just two years at the collegiate level.

Manning’s performances this season have been historic. In the season opener against Colorado State, he completed 5-of-6 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown while accounting for two total scores. Stepping in for an injured Quinn Ewers against UTSA, Manning delivered one of the most electrifying performances in recent memory. The freshman completed 9-of-12 passes for 223 yards and four touchdowns, adding a 67-yard rushing touchdown to account for five total scores.

The 67-yard touchdown run made Manning just the fifth SEC freshman quarterback in the past 15 years to record a touchdown run of 65 or more yards. He joined elite company, including Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M, 2012) and Anthony Richardson (Florida, 2021). Manning also became the first player in Texas history to register a 65-yard-plus pass and run in the same game.

OptaStats reported that Manning is the only FBS or NFL quarterback in the past 25 years to record a 75+ yard touchdown pass, a 65+ yard rushing touchdown, and another 50+ yard touchdown pass in a single game.

In an interview with The Sports Daily, Victor Cruz told DJ Siddiqi exactly what he thought of Texas new QB1 Arch Manning.

 I mean, he checks all the boxes. If you look at New York, guy with Manning on the back of his jersey in New York, one of the fastest Mannings that we’ve seen at the quarterback position, and also spins it well and throws the ball downfield and makes big plays in that regard. I just think he checks a lot of the boxes.

”That’s the type of quarterback that you need to win games in the NFL. If you look around the league, guys that can throw it, guys that are athletic enough to run it when things go sour, and don’t turn the ball over. I think the kid has had two starts at Texas, 300 yards passing, over 100 yards rushing, and I know that’s just a small sample size, but if he can continue that trend next year when he becomes a full time starter, he’s going to have an opportunity to be with a team like the Giants.” — Victor Cruz on Arch Manning

Cruz acknowledges that landing Manning won’t be easy. If the Texas quarterback lives up to the hype surrounding his famous family name, he’s likely to be the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. For the Giants, that could mean trading up and “betting the house” to secure their next franchise quarterback.

As for Arch Manning, all eyes are on the redshirt freshman for next season as he’ll head to Ohio State for the first game as QB1 for the season for the Longhorns. Arch Manning is well on his way to securing the No. 1 position for the NFL Draft in 2026.

Longhorns DJ Campbell makes decision on his future

The Longhorns have multiple holes to fill but will be able to rely on Campbell to set the tone

While the Texas Longhorns have lost a great deal of talent to the NFL draft over the last few days, they received good news on the offensive line front on Wednesday.

Talented junior DJ Campbell announced he will be return to help protect Arch Manning. The Longhorns have multiple holes to fill but will be able to rely on Campbell as they look to end their title drought.

Since making his college debut, Campbell has become one of the Longhorns’ best players. After appearing in seven games as a freshman, he has started every game over the last two seasons. Most of his playing time has come at right guard, which should continue in 2025.

In his fourth year with Texas, Campbell is expected to take on a leadership role. He is the only starter returning on the offensive line after tackles Kelvin Banks and Cam Williams, center Jake Majors and guard Hayden Connor entered the NFL draft.

Although the Longhorns lineup will look very different, Campbell will be surrounded by plenty of talent. That list includes Cole Hutson, who rotated with Campbell during the 2024 campaign, and Trevor Goosby, who is projected to start at left tackle next season. With that trio leading the way, Texas should be in good hands.

If Campbell can continue to improve his play, he might be in the position to make the jump to the NFL this time next year.

Get to know Texas’ new quarterback, QB1 Arch Manning

Arch Manning will takeover as Texas QB1, the Longhorns will undoubtedly be right back to greatness. Texas takes on Ohio State August 30th.

The moment is here, Arch Manning is the Texas Longhorns starting quarterback. 231 days—that’s the countdown to the next snap for the Texas Longhorns. Notably, they’ll be facing the Ohio State Buckeyes.

As for Texas, Quinn Ewers, after three remarkable years of service to the team, including two consecutive CFP berths, will bid farewell to his jersey. Whether he’s heading to the NFL Draft, as some social media influencers tout, or the USFL (which is highly unlikely), or a huge NIL payday transfer, the moment we’ve all eagerly awaited has finally arrived.

Enter Arch Manning, the new starting quarterback for the Longhorns. For those who have been living under a rock for the past two years, or who may know Arch as the nephew of legendary NFL quarterbacks Eli and Peyton Manning and grandson of Archie Manning, here’s a quick rundown of this promising young quarterback.

Arch Manning’s major is Communication and Leadership, and standing at 6ft 4in, he’s a complete package from New Orleans. As a second-year quarterback with nine game appearances and two starts, he’s already made a name for himself. In his first start, he led Texas to a resounding 51-3 victory over ULM, showcasing his talent with 258 passing yards and two touchdowns. He continued to impress, leading the team to a career-high 325 passing yards and three total touchdowns in a 35-13 win over Mississippi State. Arch Manning’s season also included notable appearances against Georgia, Florida, Texas A&M, and Clemson in the College Football Playoff First Round.

Arch Manning, a member of the illustrious Manning family, has made a remarkable name for himself in high school football. As a four-time all-state honoree, he shattered school records at Isidore Newman, surpassing the achievements of his uncles Eli and Peyton Manning. In his senior year, he showcased his exceptional talent by passing for 2,300 yards, scoring 34 touchdowns, and adding six rushing touchdowns to his tally. Recognized as the top recruit nationally by 247Sports, On3, and Rivals, Arch’s remarkable performance earned him a spot in the prestigious 2022 U.S. Army Bowl and the prestigious Bobby Dodd National Back of the Year award.

The Texas Longhorns will face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes on August 30th in Columbus, Ohio. This matchup could potentially pit the defending national champions against the most likely top-ranked Texas Longhorns, making it a thrilling encounter. Arch’s legacy at Texas is still unfolding, and as the saying goes, “The best is yet to come.”

Last month, we highlighted Texas QB2 for 2025, Trey Owen’s. Click here to read more on Owen’s as he takes Manning’s spot for 2025.

Did Texas Longhorns fans expect too much from Quinn Ewers?

Quinn Ewers had one of the best careers of any Texas Longhorns QB, but his failure to win the national title made him under-appreciated.

The Quinn Ewers era at Texas is most certainly over. Before the Cotton Bowl, Ewers told ESPN that he was going to enter the draft. There have also been rumors of a hefty NIL deal waiting for the Southlake Carroll product if he transfers.

Either way, the plan for UT and coach Steve Sarkisian is to start Arch Manning next season. A season that begins at the Horseshoe in Columbus against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ewers played three seasons as the Texas starting QB. In his first season, he started well, had Texas tied with Alabama at DKR before getting injured. UT struggled to a 6-4 record. That offseason, Texas signed superstar recruit Arch Manning.

Ewers second season was better. He still got injured and missed two games. Maalik Murphy started those games. Manning was third string. But Ewers led the Horns to the college football playoff semifinals, where Texas would lose to Washington.

In 2024, Ewers third year at Texas, the junior missed more time due to injury. This time it was Manning that filled in and Texas fans finally got to see how dynamic Arch was. But when Ewers was healthy, he slipped back into the starting role and once again led Texas to the CFP semifinal.

Ewers had, on paper, a great career at Texas. He accomplished more than Sam Ehlinger, or Chris Simms, or Major Applewhite. Or almost any other Texas quarterback not named Vince Young or Colt McCoy. Ewers 9,128 total yards passing is third on the Texas all-time list, behind McCoy and Ehlinger, each played almost four full years to Ewers three.

But many view Ewers tenure at Texas to be a failure, or at least a disappointment. Some of that was Ewers pedigree before he arrived in Austin and some of that was the super star backup.

Ewers grew up a huge Texas fan and always wanted to play for the Longhorns. Ewers was also the unanimous No. 1 recruit in the 2021 class. But Tom Herman couldn’t close the deal and Ewers went to Ohio State instead. It could’ve been personality differences. It could have been Ewers didn’t like the direction of the Texas program. Or Ewers went to OSU for more NIL money. Whatever the case, missing out on Ewers led directly to Herman’s dismissal as Texas head coach.

While Ewers was behind CJ Stroud at Ohio State, Texas hired Steve Sarkisian to be head coach. Quinn left Ohio State to play for Sark.

Ewers numbers dipped in 2024 compared to 2023. This season, he completed 66.5% of his passes for 3,189 yards, 29 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. In 2023, he completed 69% of his passes for 3,479 yards, 22 touchdowns and six interceptions. But did he regress? Certainly the competition in the SEC was tougher than the Big 12.

But there’s also Manning’s influence on perception. Fans always want the shiny new toy. And with Manning’s makeup, pedigree and genes, he might be the greatest example of great expectations that’s ever been. Manning was the No. 1 recruit in his class too.

Ewers occasional “lost” demeanor didn’t always help him. It is like he gets a 1,000 yard stare. He also had some huge failures on the big stages. In both semifinals, Ewers could’t get it done. Was it all his fault? No. But the stigma will last a long time.

Ewers was a very good college quarterback. At times, very good. But it was the big moments he was average, combined with his pedigree and the promise of what’s next with Manning that have caused him to be under appreciated, rightly or wrongly. It’s how fans are.

 

Victor Cruz believes Giants should wait for Arch Manning in 2026

Victor Cruz believes the New York Giants should select WR/CB Travis Hunter in the 2025 NFL draft and wait for QB Arch Manning in 2026.

The New York Giants hold the third overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft and many believe they will — or should — use that on a quarterback.

No doubt they need a quarterback but former Giants star wide receiver Victor Cruz says the team shouldn’t force the issue and take a quarterback for the sake of taking one.

“I think we should get one of those veteran guys in free agency, build our roster for another year, be competitive the next year and then go all in on Arch Manning the next year after that,” Cruz told FOX News Digital in a recent interview.

“Now, we accrued a team through the draft and free agency. We have a year of a draft to put the guys in contention, to build our roster the right way, build depth in all these positions. … Then, we go get a quarterback in free agency and see what happens.”

When asked who the Giants should target instead of a quarterback, Cruz feels there is a player who could help them in multiple areas.

“I like Travis Hunter,” Cruz said of the Colorado two-way stud. “You put him with Malik Nabers and give him some plays on defense? Come on. It’s hard to pass that up. That’s that game-changer I’m talking about. That’s that guy that you can’t game plan for.

“Imagine a team having to game plan for a guy on defense, and then be like, ‘Oh, by the way, he’s gonna play 30 snaps on offense.’ He’s a guy that can really do some good things for us.”

The Giants may not even get a bite at either of the top two quarterbacks in this draft as Tennessee and Cleveland, the two teams drafting in front of them, are very much in the market for quarterbacks. So, taking Hunter might not be a bad idea.

“He’s a great personality,” Cruz continued. “He’s a great kid. Gonna have a ton of fun out there, And he and Malik Nabers together, seeing their energies and picturing that together not only on the field but marketing galore off the field, those guys are going to be crushing it in New York City.

“And I just think that them two together could also help each other, feed off of each other, and help each other grow simultaneously so that they can be together and face all the ups and downs that are going to come. And they could be the glue that keeps that team together and keeps everybody positive.”

But if it doesn’t equate to wins, that will get tired. The Giants need to get more explosive, yes, but they need to get back to winning, too.

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Will Arch Manning play for Texas vs. Ohio State? Here’s what we know.

Will we see Arch Manning, the nephew of Eli Manning and Peyton Manning, play QB for Texas vs. Ohio State?

Arch Manning has seen some action for Texas this season, with Eli and Peyton’s nephew showing off with some intriguing moments on the field.

So with the Longhorns playing against Ohio State on Friday, with the winner going to the college football championship game against Notre Dame, the question is: will he play? Or will Quinn Ewers be taking snaps under center in this game as he’s done most the season?

The answer is: it’s Ewers who will be the starter. Manning has been used in specific packages for Texas’ offense — primarily to run the ball — but he remains QB2. Unless he gets injured, Ewers will play the majority of snaps for the Longhorns.

There you have it!

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Fan’s react to Arch Manning’s zero playing time in CFP Peach Bowl thriller

Fan’s react to Arch Manning’s zero playtime in crucial CFP game.

Arch Manning, the top-ranked quarterback in the 2023 recruiting cycle, didn’t get any playing time in Wednesday’s nail-biting double-OT College Football Playoff quarterfinal thriller. Instead, the third-year starter, Quinn Ewers, stepped onto the field and orchestrated an exhilarating last-minute victory.

Ewers, who had been making headlines all week due to a lucrative transfer offer of nearly $6 million, completed 20 out of 30 passes for 322 yards, four touchdowns (three passing and one rushing), and one interception. In the process, Ewers showcased an impressive performance with a quarterback rating of 183.2.

Texas fans took to social media to discuss the absence of Manning in the crucial game. With one user jokingly asking if he was even at the game. Yes, the backup elite quarterback was present.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQFzB6x_m-/?igsh=aWRsNmRjM2lxMGlv

 

Another Longhorn fan took to social media to ask if Arch Manning could kick, following Bert Auburn’s two crucial missed field goals late in the fourth quarter, including one that could have sealed the deal in regulation.

https://x.com/redditcfb/status/1874574524727046401

Quinn Ewers, still largely projected to consider the NFL Draft for 2025, is uncertain about the school that offered him nearly $6 million, almost three-quarters of Steve Sarkisian’s salary, to transfer. Arch Manning remains the favored candidate to lead the Longhorns in 2025, with the opening game scheduled for Ohio State in Columbus. This could be a potential opponent for the Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl CFP Semifinal next Tuesday.