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.

However, when Manning recently spoke to the media about his thoughts on entering the 2026 NFL Draft, he made it clear that he’s focused on his big season ahead rather than thinking too far into the future.

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.

New Orleans' Arch Manning was part of the Texas contingent here in Atlanta on Tuesday for SEC media days. He's generated a lot of hype, but is it justified?

Arch Manning is ready for his moment as the Longhorns' quarterback with All-American defensive back Michael Taaffe to keep him in line.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning isn't concerned about any preseason hype as he readies for the 2025 season. Speaking to reporters at SEC Media Days on Tuesday, Manning said all of the opinions circulating about his potential performance in 2025 don't "mean anything" as he prepares for his first full season as the Longhorns' starting quarterback.

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