Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns enter the 2025 college football season as one of the top contenders in the nation. In his first year as the full-time starter, Manning is also expected to be a top-tier Heisman Trophy candidate.

Arch Manning spent the first two years of his Texas football career behind Quinn Ewers, but now his time has come.

Former NFL MVP and Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton came to the defense of Arch Manning amid criticism over his decision to spend two years as the backup to Quinn Ewers at Texas, saying that developing as a backup was a wise approach by Arch and his family.