Arch Manning and Owen McCown prepare for showdown in Austin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Texas QB Arch Manning and UTSA QB Owen McCown are set to face each other in Austin on September 19. Each quarterback brings a strong family connection to the NFL, with Manning from the Manning dynasty and McCown showcasing talent from a lineage of NFL players. Both quarterbacks have put up impressive numbers this season, with Manning throwing for 500 yards and five touchdowns, while McCown has amassed 489 yards with four touchdowns and no turnovers. The game is expected to shed light on their development as top prospects for the 2027 NFL draft.
- •Manning and McCown face off on September 19 in Austin.
- •Manning has 500 passing yards and five TDs this season.
- •McCown has 489 passing yards, four TDs, and no turnovers.
- •Both quarterbacks have strong NFL family backgrounds.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — How relatives' NFL experience helped shape Texas QB Arch Manning, UTSA's Owen McCown
"The fathers and uncles of Texas QB Arch Manning and UTSA's Owen McCown have 72 years of NFL QB experience from which they can draw.
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