Texas quarterback Arch Manning is projected to enter his first season as a full-time starter while ranked as the highest-paid player in college sports, according to On3 NIL Valuations.

Arch Manning waited two years for this opportunity. He did something that’s essentially unheard of as a five-star, can’t-miss quarterback prospect in the 2020s — he sat on the bench for two seasons, backing up Quinn Ewers.

July 16 - Arch Manning has started a grand total of two games in two seasons at quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. Yet, according to DraftKings, the Louisiana native and third-generation member of the Manning family is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy.

In a season when no QB seems to check every box, we had some tough decisions to make while sorting college football's passers into Tiers.

Arch Manning’s Handshake With Paul Finebaum Draws Hilarious Reaction originally appeared on Athlon Sports. At SEC Media Days, Texas quarterback Arch Manning's unexpected handshake with Paul Finebaum elicited a comical response from the veteran analyst.

Widely viewed as the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft, Arch Manning said he's "just focused" on the 2025 season when he was asked about entering the draft next year at SEC Media Days.

The pressure may now be on Manning. But it may be that the wait to play has Manning feeling less pressure and more relief to be playing.

Arch Manning Sends Clear Message on Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss Ahead of Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.