Though he is nonetheless the Texas Longhorns backup quarterback, Arch Manning is not getting ready to enter the switch portal.
The switch portal closed this previous Saturday. Nonetheless, it can reopen on April 16, 2025. When requested in regards to the portal’s schedule, Manning dismissed any rumors about his future with this system.
“I actually haven’t any plans on coming into the portal or something,” Manning stated Monday, per Rivals. “So, I do not actually learn about it, about the entire home windows and every part.”
Manning — the nephew of Tremendous Bowl champions Peyton and Eli — has performed sparingly in two seasons with the Longhorns.
In 11 video games, he has 1,076 yards (969 passing and 107 speeding) and 13 touchdowns (9 passing and 4 speeding). When Texas beginning QB Quinn Ewers suffered an indirect damage earlier this season, Arch Manning stuffed in, going 2-0 in two begins.
Nonetheless, Arch Manning’s household seemingly needs him to remain in Austin. In a September episode of ESPN’s “College GameDay,” Pat McAfee stated the household texted him he needs to be with the Longhorns for 4 years.
Ready another season could also be clever for Arch Manning. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian — a former Alabama/USC offensive assistant — has despatched a number of quarterbacks to the NFL, together with Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Mac Jones.
Plus, Arch Manning ought to quickly obtain the keys to Texas’ offense. Rivals’ Anwar Richardson not too long ago shared Ewers’ plans to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Tankathon’s latest mock draft has the Las Vegas Raiders (4-12) taking Ewers — who has 26 TD passes in 12 video games — with decide No. 39.
Regardless, Arch Manning appears content material and able to assist the Longhorns win their first nationwide championship in 19 years.
No. 5 seed Texas (12-2) faces No. 4 seed Arizona State (11-2) within the School Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal on New Yr’s Day at 1 p.m. ET.
Arch Manning might play a task within the matchup. The Longhorns have not too long ago used him on run performs. Over his past three games, he has seven carries for 19 yards and one TD.
