Arch Manning’s first offseason as Texas’ starting quarterback has been anything but smooth, as injuries have already disrupted the offensive unit he’s expected to lead.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian issued a big statement about Arch Manning and the roster in Austin, as the program gears up for the 2025 NCAA season.

The Texas Longhorns have officially passed the starting quarterback baton from Quinn Ewers to Arch Manning. The nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning will look to build on Ewers' tremendous career and lead Texas to its first title since Vince Young was behind center.

As the Longhorns lose Quinn Ewers to the NFL, they have no need to turn to the transfer portal. Arch Manning backed up Ewers this past season, including starting two games in 2024, and as a freshman,

A recent report in Athlon Sports gets into how Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian recently opened up about his high hopes and respect for incoming starting quarterback Arch Manning, who will replace Quinn Ewers after he declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian spoke to the media for the first time since their Jan. 11 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Semifinal in the Cotton Bowl. He praised quarterback Arch Manning’s leadership and highlighted his readiness to shine as the starting quarterback for the 2025 season after two years as Quinn Ewers’ backup.