Texas star Arch Manning will take over after announcing that Quinn Ewers will be drafted
The Arch Manning era has begun at Texas.
As Quinn Ewers declares for the NFL draft on Wednesday, Manning is set to get the keys to a Lamborghini for the future. If he doesn’t decide to go pro, he’ll likely be the starting quarterback for at least the 2025 season and possibly 2026.
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Texas quarterback Arch Manning runs against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Garth Patterson)
He is the son of Cooper Manning, grandson of former NFL stars Archie Manning and nephew of Eli and Peyton Manning. He passed for 939 yards and nine touchdowns this season. He also showed his mobility with four rushing touchdowns.
“This season, it’s time for him to attack,” former Texas star Colt McCoy said. Underdog Fantasy Sports. “He played three games to work on some things he knew he had to work on. What were some things I wasn’t good at? What were some things I was good at? How can I improve? How can I? Do you have a good source? …
“If you look at the Texas football team as a whole, there’s a lot to build on, but for Arch, there’s a big opportunity he’s walking into. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, go out there and be you. Play to your strengths.”
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Texas Longhorns’ Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers talk on the field before a game at Cotton Bowl Stadium on Oct. 12, 2024 in Dallas. (Sam Hode/Getty Images)
“We’re all different as quarterbacks, we all have an edge in some way. And if Arch is smart, ‘What’s my edge?’ I think he understands that.”
Manning was mostly used in run-pass option packages for the Longhorns, giving defenses a different weapon. Ewers played against Louisiana-Monroe and Mississippi State when he went down with an injury.
Manning had 258 passing yards, two touchdown passes in a 51-3 win at Louisiana-Monroe. He then had 325 passing yards and two touchdown passes in a 35-13 win over Mississippi State. But after Ewers returned, he reverted to a backup role.
In general, the attack produces high results. Senior receivers Matthew Golden and Isaiah Bond declared for the draft, and senior tight end Gunnar Helm completed his eligibility.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning lines up against UTSA at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Sept. 14, 2024. (Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman/USA TODAY Network via Imag Images)
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Running back Jayden Blue and offensive linemen Kelvin Banks Jr. and Cam Williams also declared to the NFL.
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