The Arch Manning era has begun for Texas and leading college football analyst Joel Klatt is expecting big things from the teenager, ranking the Longhorns among the favorites for the national title

But Manning has done everything his way through his recruitment and since he got to Texas. And now, finally, with Ewers announcing for the NFL Draft on Wednesday, the keys are in Manning’s hands to run the Longhorns’ offense. He’s being handed a Lamborghini and Manning should make it purr.

Arch is finally the Man (ning) in Austin. Texas starting quarterback Quinn Ewers declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft has cleared the path for Manning to be the Longhorns’ starting quarterback next season. It’s possible next season will be Manning’s lone campaign as a starter before leaving for the NFL.

Despite playing for arch-rival Texas A&M, even Johnny Manziel can admit the Longhorns' quarterback situation looks good in 2025.

N ow that the 2025 College Football season has come to a close with the Ohio State Buckeyes winning the College Football Playoffs in a 34-23 result over the Notre Dame Fighting Ir