Arch Manning begins Texas journey aiming to follow footsteps of his top 5 NFL quarterbacks in history with one still active in the league
The anticipation surrounding Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns reaches its peak as they kick off the 2025 season against defending champion Ohio State in Columbus on August 30, marking the first time in the program's storied history that Texas enters as the No. 1 team in the preseason AP Poll. A loss in this high-stakes opener shouldn't spark panic unless Manning, the Heisman favorite, struggles significantly, but a victory would ignite the Longhorns' fanbase, hungry for their first national championship since 2005.With a nation-leading 25-5 record over the past two seasons but back-to-back semifinal losses in the College Football Playoff, Texas leans on a stout defense and Manning's dual-threat ability. Despite just two career starts (939 passing yards, nine touchdowns, 67.8% completion rate, 108 rushing yards, and four scores), Manning's time learning under coach Steve Sarkisian has him poised […]