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There’s no pressure like that of being a quarterback, but when you’re a Manning and playing for the Texas Longhorns, things can get a little bit more intense than normal. That’s the situation Arch Manning is navigating as he prepares for his first full season under center for Texas.
Expectations for Manning are sky high entering the season. DraftKings lists Manning as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy at +650 despite only having two starts and 95 passes thrown in two seasons, where he mostly served as backup to Quinn Ewers.
Speaking at SEC Media Days on Tuesday, Manning laughed off the Heisman expectations and questioned how he could be favored with his lack of experience.
“I’m not really sure how they got these opinions because I’ve only played in, what? Two games?” Manning said. “I guess it’s nice of them to say, but it doesn’t mean anything. Talk is cheap, I’ve got to go prove it.”
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Manning takes over the reins of a Texas team that came up short of reaching the College Football Playoff National Championship, losing to Ohio State 28-14 in the semifinals. His first assignment will be to take on Ohio State on the road in the season opener on Aug. 30. It will be an immediate test for Manning, and the result could set the tone for the season with…
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Author : Brent Brookhouse
Publish date : 2025-07-15 20:39:00
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