Expert's ranking of Arch Manning gives Texas QB exactly the motivation needed to beat expectations
The Texas Longhorns are looking ahead to 2025 with strong aspirations, particularly with hopes of returning to the College Football Playoff. Head coach Steve Sarkisian faces the challenge of replacing several key veterans, but the potential of third-year quarterback Arch Manning has sparked greater interest in the team. Although Manning has only started two games […]
The Texas Longhorns are looking ahead to 2025 with strong aspirations, particularly with hopes of returning to the College Football Playoff. Head coach Steve Sarkisian faces the challenge of replacing several key veterans, but the potential of third-year quarterback Arch Manning has sparked greater interest in the team.
Although Manning has only started two games thus far, he is considered by many to be one of the most intriguing players in the nation.
As spring practices begin, projections for 2025 are being discussed, and one in particular caught us off guard. Andy Staples from On3 released his rankings of the top quarterbacks for the upcoming fall, and Manning's positioning was notably lower than what some other analysts have suggested.
Manning trailed two other young quarterbacks, DJ Lagway and LaNorris Sellers, and Clemson's Cade Klubnik. He landed in fourth place over LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, Penn State's Drew Allar, and Miami's Carson Beck.
Manning looked the part of a high-end starter as he completed 67.8% of his 90 throws for 939 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions. He added 108 yards and four scores on the ground. It also helps when Sarkisian has added such encouraging statements on Manning.
Though he trails two other SEC quarterbacks and a very good talent in Klubnik, Manning's ability to ascend higher can define Texas' 2025 season.
If Manning does emerge as the clear top dog in the SEC in his first season as a starter, then this team should go undefeated and win the National Championship. That's even accounting for their trips to Ohio State, Florida, and Georgia.
