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Arch Manning Earns Preseason All-American Honors as Texas Faces Ohio State
8 Aug
Summary
- Arch Manning named preseason first-team All-American
- Texas to open season against defending national champion Ohio State
- Manning aims to prove hype is warranted after limited playing time
As the 2025 college football season approaches, the anticipation is palpable in Austin, Texas, as the Longhorns prepare to kick off their campaign on August 30th against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes.
A major reason for the hype surrounding Texas is the emergence of new full-time starting quarterback Arch Manning. After spending the past two seasons as a backup behind Quinn Ewers, Manning is now poised to lead the Longhorns' offense. The university recently revealed that Manning has been named a preseason first-team All-American by Sporting News, joining teammates Anthony Hill Jr. and Michael Taaffe on the prestigious list.
Manning has received widespread praise this offseason, being named to multiple award watch lists and labeled a Heisman Trophy contender. However, the young quarterback remains humble, acknowledging that the hype may be unwarranted given his limited playing time. "I'm not really sure how they got these opinions because I've only played in, what? Two games?" Manning said. "I guess it's nice of them to say, but it doesn't mean anything. Talk is cheap. I've got to go prove it."
Nonetheless, the pressure is on for Manning, who carries the weight of his famous last name as the nephew of NFL legends Eli and Peyton Manning. He knows that scrutiny will follow him every step of the way, especially as he faces the challenge of opening the season on the road against the defending champions.
