NCAA. ‘Arch Madness’ starts as Manning’s recent actions ignite ‘championship belief’ for Texas.
NCAA. Arch Manning makes significant progress in calming concerns about his preparedness to lead Texas.
There has been extensive discussion about Texas quarterback Arch Manning, months ahead of the kickoff for the 2025 NCAA football season. Manning is not merely becoming the starting quarterback for one of the most renowned college football teams in the country; he has been given the responsibility of upholding a family legacy that has seen three quarterbacks — Archie, Eli, and Peyton Manning — reach the NFL, where they together secured four Super Bowl victories and connected various generations of quarterbacks.
However, Arch Manning still has a considerable journey ahead before he can assert his dominance in the NFL; he must first prove himself as a Texas legend. Manning is already confronted with a challenging situation due to roster changes — plus, his debut game as the clear starter will be against the reigning champion Ohio State Buckeyes.
Injuries and turnovers impacting Manning’s choices
A persistent injury to sophomore wide receiver Deandre Moore is just the beginning of the potential issues confronting Manning and head coach Steve Sarkisian at Texas. Moore, a previous four-star receiver from high school, is experiencing a toe injury that will impact his participation in spring football— and for a revamped wide receiver group, having a potential key player limited by injury at this stage could be seen as a red flag.
First year students Kaliq Lockett and Jaime Ffrench will face the challenge of making an immediate impact, while Ryan Wingo is anticipated to progress further—particularly after developing rapport with Manning last season. Manning and Wingo connected for a 75-yard touchdown in a victory against Texas-San Antonio last season, demonstrating their ability to execute significant plays together.
The Longhorns will rely on that bond as their wide receiver group becomes healthy and adapts to NCAA football — and as several new starters on the offensive line settle in. Manning will face challenges with all these fresh variables, but the 19-year-old’s natural ability could be sufficient to succeed.
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