Overview
- Texas quarterback Arch Manning is expected to play the 2026 season in Austin, according to a Chip Brown report for Horns247 citing a source close to the situation.
- The report has been widely circulated but does not constitute an on-the-record announcement from Manning or the Texas program.
- Head coach Steve Sarkisian said he has not had a one-on-one conversation with Manning about 2026, noting, "I feel pretty good about it, but we'll see."
- Texas closed 2025 at 9-3 with three top-10 victories, including a double-digit win over No. 3 Texas A&M, setting a stronger platform for next season.
- Manning posted 2,942 passing yards and 24 touchdown passes with eight rushing scores in 2025, positioning him as an early Heisman favorite for 2026.