LOOK: Texas football players, coaches during the first day of spring practice

Here’s a look at the best photos from Texas’ first day of spring practice on Tuesday.

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Texas among CBS Sports’ deepest quarterback rooms in the country for 2024

“If Ewers goes down, Manning is more than ready to step into the fray.”

It’s no secret that Texas football is home to one of the top quarterback rooms in the country, but how do they stack up among other teams? Continue reading “Texas among CBS Sports’ deepest quarterback rooms in the country for 2024”

Report: Arch Manning opts out of ‘EA Sports College Football 25’

EA Sports is bringing back their popular college football video game, but Arch Manning opted out. Athletes are paid $600 to be in the game.

EA Sports is set to release a college football video game this summer for the first time since 2013, and the game will feature real players.

Peyton Manning’s nephew, Arch Manning (a sophomore at Texas), has decided to opt out of the game, according to a report from
Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods.com.

Earlier this week, EA Sports announced that more than 10,000 college football players have opted into being in the video game. Players who opt in receive $600 and a free copy of the game as part of EA’s name, image, and likeness deal with the student-athletes.

It’s a flat fee for every player and, so far, no known exceptions have been made. It’s possible that Manning might be holding out for a better offer, but that’s just speculation. EA surely does not want to set a precedent of negotiating individual deals with players to be featured in the game.

If Manning eventually becomes a college star, though, EA might change their mind. For now, No. 16 won’t be featured in the video game.

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Arch Manning reportedly opting out of EA Sports’ College Football 25 had fans making jokes

Arch Manning is reportedly opting out of appearing in College Football 25. But why?

Of the 10,000 players players who have opted in to EA Sports’ College Football 25 to get $600 and a copy of the game, there’s one notable name who will reportedly NOT be part of that group: Arch Manning.

The Texas QB and nephew of Eli and Peyton Manning is reportedly not opting in, per Anwar Richardson (see below), which is kind of a curious thing. It’s the easiest $600 to make, right? And the speculation has begun on why he said no — Pro Football Talk suggested that “It seems more likely that Arch wanted more than $600, and that EA passed. Arch doesn’t need to be in the game, and EA doesn’t currently need him in the game, since he’s not the starter at Texas.”

But that last part is interesting — maybe he doesn’t want to be in there because he’s a backup and could transfer?

Fans had so much to say, including jokes:

Texas ranks No. 1 in 247Sports’ most star-studded QB rooms

No quarterback room has more star power than Texas.

The Texas quarterback room has star power. According to 247Sports’ Brad Crawford, no other quarterback room can match the Longhorns in that regard.

Crawford ranked the top quarterback rooms in college football based on star quality. To qualify for the list, teams not only had to have a playmaking starting quarterback, but a room full of signal callers with potential to contribute positively on the field.

The Longhorns made the cut with three players with FBS starter ability. Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers leads the list after leading his team to a College Football Playoff and Big 12 championship. Fellow five-star Arch Manning prevents much drop off, while freshman quarterback Trey Owens also has starter potential down the road.

Here’s a look at Crawford’s six most star-studded quarterback rooms.

Former NFL QB Eli Manning discusses why Arch Manning is staying put

“He picked Texas because that’s where he wants to be.”

Texas quarterback Arch Manning isn’t going anywhere. That’s not breaking news to anyone who has listened to Manning and his family in comments about his time in Austin. That doesn’t mean national media is done speculating.

Manning’s uncle and former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning had the following to say about Arch’s decision to stay put.

“He picked Texas because that’s where he wants to be. That’s where he wants to play football. He likes coach Sarkisian and his offense and what they’re doing…

Obviously, I think the plan was Ewers would maybe go in the NFL but he’s there.

It’s another year for for Arch to mature, learn the offense, get bigger and stronger in the weight room, and always be prepared to play. You never know what’s gonna happen.”

No matter how often the Manning family reiterates Arch’s plan to stay the quarterback room will have some level of national interest. Nevertheless, Manning wants to be a Longhorn and get developed by Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian. The signal caller will get set for his second season in Austin in the spring.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian backs Quinn Ewers as Texas’ QB for 2024

There is no quarterback controversy, and there shouldn’t be.

It’s Quinn Ewers’ team. The two-year starting quarterback received public backing from his head coach Steve Sarkisian for another season as the team’s leader.

Sarkisian said the following of a third year of Ewers to Texas to media on Wednesday.

“I don’t think Quinn was a finished product yet. I think there’s plenty of room for growth and improvement and development in his game going into year three.

I do think his experience and maturity are all going to be things we can benefit from. We’re going to need his leadership.”

Sarkisian’s comments perhaps balance out the notion that the starting quarterback is being given the job. He’s not about to let his quarterback get big-headed or complacent. But he knows he’s got a playoff signal caller leading his team.

Ewers has already earned the job. Yet while his head coach noted how much the starter can improve, the 11% improvement from his first season in completion percentage indicates that we could see another leap in Ewers’ final season in Austin.

Texas’ head coach noted that while backup quarterback Arch Manning has steps to take of his own before starting, he has high expectations for the five-star quarterback.

“I think Arch has got an extremely bright future. We’re very fortunate to to have him on our roster. He’s got great leadership skills, got a great skill set.”

Manning will compete for the job like any other backup. Sarkisian’s comments won’t preclude him from an opportunity to prove to be the better option. But Texas doesn’t need an upgrade.

Ewers possesses the same five-star talent as Manning, but his readiness to lead another playoff run is what separates the two. The Texas starter has seen more defensive looks, taken several more game reps, thrown more passes and won more games than most quarterbacks at the college level. He knows what playoff football looks like and knows how to beat an SEC powerhouse on the road.

Someday, Arch Manning will have an opportunity to earn a statue in front of DKR-Memorial Stadium. He can bring that impact when his time is all said and done. But Ewers can win Texas a title this year, and that’s the team’s primary goal.

Texas has its starting quarterback. Ewers will look to lead the Longhorns back to the College Football Playoff again when they next take the field.

Looking at Texas’ 2024 QB room and how Quinn Ewers is still the clear starter

Texas has one of the best quarterback rooms in the country.

Texas is returning a quarterback in Quinn Ewers who led the Longhorns to their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance and their first conference championship since 2009. Ewers is already a favorite to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy and will likely be one of the top quarterbacks taken in the 2025 NFL draft.

Ewers announced his return to Texas a few weeks ago due to unfinished business. Although the Longhorns finished with their best record in over a decade, winning a national championship is the ultimate goal.

Texas now enters the SEC with a strong chance to make back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances, and now they have arguably the best quarterback room in the nation.

Here is a look at who will be in the quarterback room for the Longhorns in 2024.

Social media had jokes with Texas returning the 2 highest-rated QB prospects of the 2020s

Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning are the two highest-rated high school QB prospects of the 2020s in college. Will they share the field again?

Quinn Ewers’ announcement that he will return to Texas, though not unexpected, created a question for the Longhorns and backup quarterback Arch Manning.

It’s no longer a one-year stint on the bench for Manning, who committed to Texas months after Ewers transferred to the Longhorns from Ohio State. As the No. 1 player and quarterback in the class of 2023, he seemingly expected to learn for a season and then have his turn for at least two years.

With Ewers coming back, Texas once again has the top two quarterback prospects of any graduated high school class of the 2020s. Manning had a 0.9995 rating on the 247Sports Composite in 2023 while Ewers earned the rare 1.000 in 2021.

By the time next season starts, will they still have both? Or will Manning have transferred and Ewers have just one year left?

The social media platform X seemed to know the answer. Shortly after the announcement, not only was Ewers trending, but Manning was as well with jokes being shot off about the freshman’s future.