Arch Manning needs no introduction. Texas' starting quarterback for the 2025 college football season has been the talk of the town over the last few months. The former five-star prospect and the nation's No.

Following an offseason full of change, the Texas Longhorns are ready to get back to work. During the 2025 campaign, they will have a new leader under center in Arch Manning. While Manning will have a different role than last year, his head coach, Steve Sarkisian has been impressed by what he has seen so far.

With Quinn Ewers eyeing an NFL career, it’s Manning’s time to stand out at Texas. And his former teammates believe he is ready for it.

The buzz around Texas quarterback Arch Manning has only grown louder as the NFL Combine gets underway. While teams prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft, some already have their eyes on the 2026 class- one that could be headlined by Manning.

A recent report in Athlon Sports gets into how Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian recently opened up about his high hopes and respect for incoming starting quarterback Arch Manning, who will replace Quinn Ewers after he declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian spoke to the media for the first time since their Jan. 11 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Semifinal in the Cotton Bowl. He praised quarterback Arch Manning’s leadership and highlighted his readiness to shine as the starting quarterback for the 2025 season after two years as Quinn Ewers’ backup.