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Arch Manning: College Football's $6.8M Star Returns for 2026

4/10/2026

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Arch Manning, Texas quarterback, was the highest-paid college football player for the 2025 season, earning $6.8 million.
He led the Texas Longhorns to a 10-3 record, throwing for 3,163 yards and 27 touchdowns while rushing for 399 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Manning is underpaid relative to peers, noting Brendan Sorsby of Texas Tech will earn $5 million, and Manning plans to return for 2026.

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Arch Manning, Texas quarterback, was the highest-paid college football player for the 2025 season, earning $6.8 million.
He led the Texas Longhorns to a 10-3 record, throwing for 3,163 yards and 27 touchdowns while rushing for 399 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Manning is underpaid relative to peers, noting Brendan Sorsby of Texas Tech will earn $5 million, and Manning plans to return for 2026.