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Arch Manning Returns to Texas, Ignoring Draft Hype

7/24/2026

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Arch Manning Returns

Arch Manning will return to Texas for the 2026 season despite top-draft hype.
In 2025 he completed 61.4% of passes for 3,163 yards, 26 touchdowns, seven interceptions and 399 rushing yards with 10 scores.
He led Texas to a 41-27 Citrus Bowl win over Michigan, posting 376 total yards and four touchdowns.
Coach Steve Sarkisian said the pressure would have melted 99% of people but praised Manning’s growth and leadership.

Summary

Manning Gains Weapons

Texas added former Auburn star Cam Coleman, giving quarterback Arch Manning a premier deep-threat receiver.
Manning returned from winter foot surgery in spring and used rehab to work with the new receivers and backs.
The Longhorns aim to raise Manning’s 0-10-yard completion rate, which sat at 56.3 % and ranked 66th nationally.
Transfers Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown will strengthen the run and short-pass attack.

History

Historical Context

After decades of intermittent titles—national championships in 1963, 1969 and 1970—the Texas Longhorns entered the 2005 season as a pre-season No. 2 powerhouse. Led by quarterback Vince Young, they posted a 13-0 record and set an NCAA points record of 652, then defeated the 34-game-winning USC Trojans 41-38 in the Jan 4 2006 Rose Bowl, securing the program’s fourth national championship.

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Arch Manning Returns

Arch Manning will return to Texas for the 2026 season despite top-draft hype.
In 2025 he completed 61.4% of passes for 3,163 yards, 26 touchdowns, seven interceptions and 399 rushing yards with 10 scores.
He led Texas to a 41-27 Citrus Bowl win over Michigan, posting 376 total yards and four touchdowns.
Coach Steve Sarkisian said the pressure would have melted 99% of people but praised Manning’s growth and leadership.

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