Quinn Ewers was back for a third year with hopes of leading Texas to a title, winning a Heisman Trophy and boosting his draft stock. Arch Manning, on the other hand, hails from the most famous quarterback family in existence and is a former five-star as well.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning admitted the final advice Quinn Ewers offered him after the heartbreaking loss against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Arch Manning's famous bloodlines, and his connection to them amid an ascent to Texas' starting quarterback for the 2025 season, have made him one of college football's true draws. But it's also created what the No.

Manning has been with the Longhorns for two seasons. Throughout his time at Texas, he has recorded nine touchdowns and 969 yards through the air, four touchdowns and 115 yards on the ground. During the 2024 season, Ewers posted 31 touchdowns and 3,471 yards with a 65.8 completion percentage.

During the transfer portal era, no one is patient, but Arch Manning chose to stay at Texas and be Quinn Ewers’ backup despite rampant speculation he should transfer and seek a more immediate starting opportunity.