Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning hasn't yet gotten his shot to be the regular starter on a college football team, but he's just one year away from a potential Heisman Trophy run and perhaps the honor of becoming the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning said he intends to return to the Longhorns next season, despite rumors he would enter the NCAA transfer portal.

No starting quarterback has a more famous heir apparent than Texas football gunslinger Quinn Ewers, who is backed up on the depth chart by redshirt freshman Arch Manning. Missing some time with an oblique injury earlier this season presented Ewers with an opportunity to watch Manning take charge of real-game action and pair that evaluation with what he sees in practice each day.

The starting quarterback reflected on his opportunity to continue playing football while others have already finished out their season.

During a conference call with reporters Saturday, Ewers was asked numerous questions about the upcoming Peach Bowl against Arizona State. But his answer about a backup offensive l

After leading Texas past Clemson in the College Football Playoff, Quinn Ewers faces a pivotal decision. With the NFL Draft looming, could Notre Dame, Michigan, or Ole Miss become his next stop in the NCAA?