The Texas Longhorns have three five-star commits from the 2026 class via On3 Sports, but none may be more important than quarterback Dia Bell. The Longhorns also have commitments from five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson and five-star edge rusher Richard Wesley.

Manning played one snap during Texas’ loss against Ohio State in January’s Cotton Bowl. On a fourth-and-one late in the second quarter, he ran for eight yards to give the Longhorns a first down.

Manning’s performance in front of the media earned a reaction from former NFL punter and podcast host Pat McAfee. “I’ll let you know the young buck handled it like a pro,” McAfee said during a recent episode of the “Pat McAfee Show.”

Steve Sarkisian has nothing but praise for his young star quarterback. On Tuesday at SEC media days, Texas's coach gushed about Arch Manning’s maturity and said that sitting behind Quinn Ewers for two years helped his development.

Widely viewed as the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft, Arch Manning said he's "just focused" on the 2025 season when he was asked about entering the draft next year at SEC Media Days.

Why is Arch Manning's dad being trolled? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Cooper Manning must have had the best intentions when he flew down to Austin from New Orleans just to help his son, Arch Manning, with his SEC Media Day outfit. But after the Texas Longhorns QB appeared on the coveted event, his father's efforts were hilariously trolled.