After joining the Texas Longhorns in 2023, quarterback Arch Manning instantly became one of the biggest names in all of college football.
Whether it was for his play or his relation to NFL legends Peyton and Eli, Arch Manning was the top prospect in the class of 2023 (247Sports). He received many different offers from major college football programs across the country, but the top three contending teams came down to Texas, the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Now, with Quinn Ewers leaving for the 2025 NFL draft, Arch Manning is expected to take over under center to begin the 2025 season. This has only raised his popularity and the hype surrounding him.
Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning.
Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning. Jerome
In an online interview with Sprung that was posted on TikTok, Arch Manning revealed some problems he has been dealing with on campus. He was then asked if it might be different at smaller schools before the quarterback admitted that he had to reject a “visit” to Alabama due to his popularity.
“It’s like my buddies who go to Alabama, they want me to come visit,” Arch Manning said. “I don’t know if that’s the best idea. Tuscaloosa. But Austin is nice. You can go to parts of it where you can kind of get away, and nobody knows about football. You’re just another guy.”
Ultimately, Arch Manning chose Texas over Alabama and Georgia, crediting coach Steve Sarkisian for helping him come to a decision.
“I can relate to [Sarkisian] because he’s younger,” Arch Manning told 247Sports in 2021. “It seems like we’re friends almost. I like him a lot. He’d be a cool guy to get to play for. Hopefully, he doesn’t get too many job offers and stays there. He’s a good guy. I really like everyone I’ve met and have enjoyed building relationships and meeting different guys.”
The Arch Manning era for the Longhorns will begin on Saturday, August 30, when they face the Ohio State Buckeyes in a Cotton Bowl rematch.
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