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Arch Manning leads Texas football as No. 1 ranked team hosts UTSA

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Arch Manning leads Texas football as No. 1 ranked team hosts UTSA

Summary

The Texas Longhorns, now ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press poll, will host UTSA on Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Arch Manning returns as quarterback, having previously started for a top-ranked Texas team in both 2024 and in last year's season opener. Manning emphasized the importance of consistent performance over rankings, stating, "The rankings really don't matter until the playoffs." This marked the 15th time a Texas quarterback has started for a No. 1-ranked team since 1936, with notable predecessors including Vince Young who never started while the team was ranked No. 1.

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•Texas hosts UTSA on Saturday at 7 p.m.
•Arch Manning is starting at quarterback for Texas.
•Manning previously started for top-ranked Texas teams.
•Only 15 Texas quarterbacks have started while No. 1.
•Vince Young never started a game as a No. 1 quarterback.

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11:02 AMYahoo Sports — From Arch to Vernon: Meet the 15 quarterbacks who have led a No. 1 Texas football team

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Since the Associated Press' first poll was released in 1936, just 15 men have started at quarterback for a No. 1-ranked Texas team. Arch Manning is one of those quarterbacks. Vince Young is not.
— Yahoo Sports

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