Overview
- Texas announced its SEC Media Days delegation that will include quarterback Arch Manning, confirming the program will publicly position him as a primary team representative.
- Manning enters 2026 as a returning starter who threw for about 3,163 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2025 and earned Citrus Bowl MVP honors after a late-season surge.
- Analysts have rewarded Manning’s upside with high preseason rankings, including David Pollack placing him at No. 2 among returning college quarterbacks and praising his arm and dual-threat ability.
- Former coach and analyst Urban Meyer warned that Manning must adjust to the constant pressure tied to his Manning name and noted that receiver play can affect how a quarterback looks in big games.
- Texas’ offseason roster upgrades and a schedule with marquee matchups are being framed as key tests that will affect Manning’s draft stock and the Longhorns’ hopes for SEC and national titles.