It has been simply a few years since Arch Manning was arguably essentially the most extremely sought-after highschool recruit within the nation. He finally determined to take his potential and high-profile final identify to Austin.
When Quinn Ewers declared for the NFL Draft, it opened the door for Manning to grow to be the beginning quarterback for the Texas Longhorns in 2025.
Throughout Manning’s time on the bench, the younger quarterback confronted questions on whether or not he would go away Texas for an additional program that will give him a chance to play immediately.
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Texas quarterback Arch Manning runs up the sector through the second half in opposition to Clemson within the first spherical of the Faculty Soccer Playoff Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photograph/Eric Homosexual)
Manning lately spoke to the media forward of his first anticipated season because the Longhorns full-time starter.
“It was powerful. I imply, it’s powerful on this age,” Manning, 19, famous when he spoke about ready his flip, in response to The Athletic. “Generally it’s well worth the wait.”
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Manning then doubled down on his dedication to the Longhorns and mentioned he hopes to stay in Austin for the foreseeable future.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs in opposition to Ohio State through the first half of the Cotton Bowl Faculty Soccer Playoff semifinal recreation Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photograph/Gareth Patterson)
“However I hope it pays off. There’s nowhere else I need to be. I need to be at Texas. I’ve bought buddies right here. I like this place. So, I need to be the quarterback on the College of Texas.”
Arch is the son of Cooper Manning. His grandfather, Archie Manning, was enshrined within the New Orleans Saints Corridor of Fame shortly after he retired from the NFL. Archie spent greater than a decade because the Saints’ quarterback. Arch can be the nephew of Tremendous Bowl-winning quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Eli Manning.
Texas Longhorns recruit Arch Manning (left) chats together with his father, Cooper Manning, earlier than a recreation in opposition to the TCU Horned Frogs Nov. 12, 2022, at Darrell Ok Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (John Rivera/Icon Sportswire through Getty Pictures)
The youthful Manning will now be tasked with main Texas to a nationwide championship, one thing this system hasn’t achieved since 2005.
Manning appeared in 10 video games final season, together with two he began instead of an injured Ewers. The younger quarterback completed the 2024 season with 939 passing yards, 9 touchdowns and two interceptions.
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Texas defeated Clemson within the first spherical of the Faculty Soccer Playoff, earlier than an exciting additional time victory over Arizona State within the quarterfinal. The eventual nationwide champion Ohio State Buckeyes eradicated the Longhorns from playoff competition in January.
Texas opens the 2025 season in opposition to the Buckeyes in Columbus Aug. 30.
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