Report: Arch Manning Makes Decision On Transfer Portal For 2025 Season
The college football world is accustomed to players leaving their first schools to get guaranteed playing time after transferring, but one of the top underclassmen in the country is reportedly ready to wait for his turn at his original school.
According to Texas football reporter Anwar Richardson, Texas quarterback Arch Manning plans to stay with the Longhorns next year.
The plan is for Quinn Ewers to head to the 2025 NFL Draft, and for Manning to remain in Austin to take over as the team's starting quarterback.
"Manning is locked in with Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian, with no plans to transfer. Right now, both are dialed in on Clemson," Richardson said, pointing to Texas' matchup in the first round of the College Football Playoff with the Clemson Tigers.
That game could be Ewers' last as the starter at Texas if the Longhorns lose, but Sarkisian is looking to go on a deep playoff run. The Longhorns were essentially one play away for competing for the national title last year, losing a close game in the national semifinal against eventual runners-up Washington.
The college football world was able to get a glimpse of Arch's potential this season as he filled in for an injured Ewers across multiple games.
AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 15: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns reacts before the Texas Football Orange-White Spring Football Game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
In eight games (and two starts), Manning has completed 61 passes for 939 yards and nine touchdowns this season. He's also shown his ability as a runner, including on a 67-yard rushing touchdown against UTSA, his longest play of the year.
Texas qualified for the College Football Playoff after a two-loss season in their first year in the SEC. Both of their losses came against Georgia, first at home in the regular season and then in the SEC championship game last week.
They'll look to get past Clemson in their first game of the Playoff, with the winner of that matchup moving on to the quarterfinals to take on Arizona State, the champion of Texas' former conference, the Big 12.
We'll see what the future holds in the Playoff for Texas, but it appears that the succession plan at quarterback is set in stone, with Ewers handing the keys to Manning after the end of the season.
