Representing the Texas Longhorns as their starting quarterback at SEC Media Days, Arch Manning took center stage on Tuesday. The 21-year-old also received a nod of approval from his uncle and former player Eli Manning, who made a guest appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up!” show recently.
Host Peter Schrager asked the New York Giants legend to share something about Arch that people don’t know. The two-time Super Bowl champion said:
“I’m just proud of Arch. I’m proud of how he handled this whole situation, these last couple of years through high school. He’s a great kid. He’s just dialed into everything going on. He’s a sponge right now. Every time I see him, he’s asking questions.”
Eli said the Texas quarterback must utilize his athletic ability as a weapon and use his running game to get those first downs. The 44-year-old concluded his answer by praising Arch’s work ethic, saying it will serve him in good stead in the 2025 season.
“I’m excited for him. It’s not an easy task coming in. Week 1, go to Ohio State, defending champions, and go into their house and try to play well. But I think he’s up for the challenge. He’s worked his tail off. I’ve seen it. I’m excited to watch him play this upcoming season,” Eli added.
.@EliManning gives encouragement to his nephew and Texas QB Arch Manning:
“I’m just proud of Arch. … He’s just dialed into everything going on. He’s a sponge right now. … He’s worked his tail off. I’ve seen it.” pic.twitter.com/1Vgcc0lnl9
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) July 15, 2025
Arch Manning showed he was a dual threat for the Longhorns last season. He punished opponents through the air, throwing for 939 yards and nine touchdowns with two interceptions. He also delivered on the ground, running for 108 yards and four scores.
Arch addressed the Heisman hype and championship talk around him during his press briefing at SEC Media Days, saying “talk is cheap” and he’s “gotta go prove it.”
Who Will Arch Manning’s Texas Face in the 2025 Season? A Look at the Longhorns’ Schedule
Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns will open their 2025 campaign on the road against the reigning national champions, Ohio State, in Columbus on Aug. 30 before returning to Texas for a three-game home stand. The Longhorns will host San Jose State on Sept. 6, UTEP on Sept. 13, and Sam Houston on Sept. 20.
Texas will then travel to Florida to face the Gators on Oct. 4 before returning home to square off against Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry on Oct. 11. The Longhorns will embark on a two-game road trip after that heavyweight clash, facing Kentucky on Oct. 18 and Mississippi State on Oct. 25.
Texas will then face Vanderbilt at home on Nov. 1 before locking horns with powerhouse Georgia on the road on Nov. 15. The Longhorns will finish their regular-season schedule with a two-game home stand, hosting Arkansas on Nov. 22 and Texas A&M on Nov. 28.
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