Arch Manning’s rise with the Texas Longhorns provokes envy, not just because of his surname
The excitement surrounding Arch Manning is reaching a fever pitch in Austin. As the Texas Longhorns gear up for the 2025 college football season, Manning is at the center of growing expectations-and some simmering resentment. Many believe this could be Texas' year to return to national championship glory for the first time since 2005, and Manning is viewed as the catalyst that could finally push the program over the top.Despite the success of Quinn Ewers-who helped Texas to a Big 12 title and back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances-he never fully captured the hearts of Longhorn fans in the way Sam Ehlinger did. Ewers' low-key demeanor and outsider status from Southlake contrasted with Ehlinger's Austin roots and passionate persona. That distinction still shapes the fanbase's emotional ties.Now, Arch Manning steps into that legacy-laden void-not just as a Manning, but as a […]