Manning’s father Cooper told Dave Wilson of ESPN that his son will remain at Texas for the 2026 season. Mannnig’s grandfather Archie said the same thing before the start of the 2025 season, but Manning, who was a redshirt sophomore this year, denied that he had made any decisions about his future in August.

Undoubtedly, one of the top names in the discussion for the 2026 Heisman Trophy will be Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, as CBS Sports' David Cobb had Manning as the first name on his shortlist of top Heisman contenders in 2026.

With the news of Nebraska's Dylan Raiola and Florida's DJ Lagway transferring, Arch Manning is now in a class by himself.

As Arch Manning prepares for the Citrus Bowl with a full season as a starter under his belt, it's become clear that he doesn't look like the quarterback Texas fans expected when he signed. Instead, he looks like the one they actually need.

Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss: Lacy ranks second in the FBS in rushing touchdowns with 20 after emerging as one of the sport's top breakout stars. The Missouri transfer is averaging five yards per carry and also has 25 receptions.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning was named Kirk Herbstreit’s “Redemption Player” during his annual Herbie Awards on Friday. The former top recruit finished the regular season strong after an up-and-down start.