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Archie Manning knows his grandson, Arch, and he thinks Texas -Quarterback will be for some time.
Archie, 76, said he has not discussed the possibility of the bow potentially declaring the 2026 NFL draft, but does not believe that his grandson will declare.
“Arch won’t do that. He wants to be in Texas,” Manning told Texas Monthly.
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Texas Longhorn’s Quarterback Arch Manning, #16, warms up before the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2025 in Atlanta. (Dale Zanine/Imag- Pictures)
The hype train to the bow that enters this first year as the starter is full steam in front. Fans have labeled Longhorns’ quarterback as a Heisman Trophy candidate angry his grandfather.
“People say he’s a Heisman candidate,” Archie said. “You’re not a Heisman Trophy candidate when you haven’t played but three games. It’s crazy.”
Arch stepped in and started three games this season when Quinn Ewers was injured and missed time with an oblique injury.
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Texas Longhorn’s Quarterback Arch Manning, #16, warms up before the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2025 in Atlanta. (Brett Davis/Imag images)
In addition to these three starts, Manning has appeared in seven games this season for Texas. He has completed 67.8% of his passports while throwing 939 yards and nine touchdowns with two interceptions.
Manning has also shown an ability to run, hurry into 100 yards and four touchdowns this season. Even when Ewers returned from an injury, Texa replaced the head coach Steve Sarkisian Manning Manning with a couple of plays involving quarterback running.
Texas Quarterback Arch Manning, #16, is surrounded by media as he participates in SEC Media Days in the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta on July 15, 2025. (IMagn)
Much for Archies Chagrin, Texas was the No. 1-ranked team in Coaches’ Preseason Top 25, which is spurred by the tension by staffing taking the reins as the team’s start quarterback.
Last season, Longhorn’s 13-3 went and was removed by any masters, Ohio State Buckeyes, in the semi-finals of the College Football Playoff. With Arch at the helm, Longhorn Fans sees a national championship.
