Texas Longhorns Football: Arch Manning and the Bright Future of Sarkisian’s Program
The Texas Longhorns football program is officially back at the top, and head coach Steve Sarkisian has played a massive role in their resurgence. After over a decade of struggle, Texas is now firing on all cylinders, not just in recruiting elite talent, but also in developing it into championship-caliber players. Last year, the Longhorns set a program record with 11 players selected in the NFL Draft, and this year, they’re expected to surpass that number, further solidifying Sarkisianโs blueprint for success.
A huge part of this turnaround has been the play of quarterback Quinn Ewers, who has led the Longhorns to historic milestones. Under Ewersโ leadership, Texas claimed its first Big 12 title since 2009, made its first College Football Playoff appearance, and secured the schoolโs first-ever SEC title appearance. His performance has turned Texas into a legitimate national contender, but the Longhornsโ future may be even brighter with his backupโArch Manning.
Arch Manning, the highly-touted nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, is one of the most polarizing figures in college football. His name alone carries immense expectations, but despite the weight of his lineage, Manning has remained humble and grounded. Sarkisian, who has worked closely with the freshman quarterback, emphasized that Manningโs success off the field is just as impressive as his potential on it.
Speaking on Cam Jordanโs Off the Edge, Sarkisian revealed a refreshing insight into Manningโs character: โHe’s just a normal guy. Like I always say, if you took the name off the back of his jersey and just let him go live life, he wouldnโt have to change. He would be who he is. Heโs a great teammate. He works harder than anybody, like the best guys do. Heโs supportive, he cares about the little people, he cares about the big-name people. It doesnโt matter to him.โ
For those expecting Manning to be arrogant due to his famous last name, this depiction challenges those assumptions. Despite being one of the most highly recruited quarterbacks in history, Manningโs quiet and humble demeanor sets him apart from the typical expectations placed on a player of his stature.
Next season, all eyes will be on Manning, as he begins his journey as Texasโ future leader. His debut game will be a monumental one, as the Longhorns travel to Ohio State to face off against fellow former No. 1 quarterback recruit, Julian Sayin. The matchup will be a true test of Manningโs abilities on the national stage and is sure to attract widespread attention from college football fans everywhere.
With a bright future ahead, the Texas Longhorns are positioned to become a dominant force in college football, and Arch Manningโs development will be central to their championship aspirations for years to come.