In a move that was widely anticipated, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has officially named Arch Manning as the team’s starting quarterback for the 2025 season. The announcement was made on the “Up & Adams” show with Kay Adams, where Sarkisian initially played coy before eventually confirming Manning as the starter.
Manning, the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, has been waiting in the wings for his opportunity to lead the Longhorns. With three-year starting quarterback Quinn Ewers departing for the NFL, Manning’s ascension to the starting role was all but certain.
Sarkisian’s decision to name Manning the starter was likely influenced by the young quarterback’s two years of experience in the system and his performance in a couple of starts last season. Manning’s growth and development within the program have clearly impressed Sarkisian, who is confident that the sophomore quarterback is ready to take the reins.
During the interview, Sarkisian initially danced around the question of whether Manning would be the starter, saying it would be “pretty tough” for him not to name Manning the starter. However, it wasn’t until Adams poked fun at Sarkisian’s reluctance to confirm Manning as the starter that he finally relented.
With the announcement, the Longhorns’ quarterback situation is now settled, and Manning can focus on preparing for the upcoming season. As the nephew of two NFL legends, Manning’s every move will be scrutinized, and he will be expected to deliver on the field.
Sarkisian’s decision to name Manning the starter is a vote of confidence in the young quarterback’s abilities, and it will be interesting to see how Manning responds to the challenge. With Manning at the helm, the Longhorns will be looking to build on their recent successes and make a deep run in the playoffs.
As the college football world reacts to the news, one thing is certain: Arch Manning is ready to take center stage as the starting quarterback of the Texas Longhorns.
