Arch Manning shares how he turned frustration as Quinn Ewers backup into motivation to become the Heisman favorite
Arch Manning steps into the spotlight as Texas' starting quarterback this season, carrying massive expectations despite limited starts last year. His famous surname fuels the buzz, positioning him as the Heisman frontrunner and the NCAA's highest NIL earner at $6.8 million-outpacing NFL vets like Jahmyr Gibbs ($4.9 million in 2025) and Najee Harris ($5.25 million). Alongside Ohio State, the Longhorns are betting favorites for the national title, their first since 2005, but pressure mounts after losing a record 12 players to the NFL Draft.Recent camp brought highs and lows: No. 1 in the preseason Coaches Poll, thanks to Steve Sarkisian's 25-5 record over two playoff-bound years, but a ACL tear for lineman Andre Cojoe hurts the line. Last season, Manning appeared in 10 games with two starts, tossing 939 yards, nine touchdowns at 67.8% completion, plus 108 rushing yards and […]