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Texas Quarterback Arch Manning exudes confidence in front of the team’s matchup against No. 3 Ohio State.
Manning, 21, is the starting quarterback for # 1 Texas and was asked if he was mentally prepared to have a huge goal on his back all season.
“I think we are trying to move the story – we go for everyone else,” Manning told journalists on Monday. “The target is not on the back. We have a red dot on everyone else.”
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Texas Longhorn’s Quarterback Arch Manning (16) plays against Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Mark J. Refilas/Imag images)
The hype -train to staff into his first year as the starter is full steam in front. Fans have labeled Longhorn’s Quarterback a Heisman Trophy candidate and hopes he can lead them to a national championship.
Manning stepped in and started three games last season as Quinn Ewers missed time with an oblique injury and he impressed.
In addition to these three starts, Manning appeared in seven games last season for Texas. He finished 67.8% of his passports in 939 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions.
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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, Georgia. (Dale Zanine/Imag- Pictures)
Manning has also shown the ability to run, hurry in 100 yards and four touchdowns last season. Even after Ewers returned from an injury, Texa replaced the head coach Steve Sarkisian Manning with a few ongoing acting.
Manning seems to be ready for the limelight and expectations that he and Texas will command this season.
Texas Longhorn’s Quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs against Ohio State Buckeyes Cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) and Safety Caleb Downs (2) during the second quarter of College Football Playoff semi -final in Cotton Bowl at AT & T Stadium on January 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Tim Heitman/IMAGN- Pictures)
Last season, Longhorn’s 13-3 was removed by any Master Ohio State in College Football Playoff SemiFinals.
Texas will have a chance to avenge revenge against Ohio State in their highly expected matchup at noon on a Saturday at Fox Sports.
