Arch Manning prepares for Texas football's 2026 season amid expectations

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Arch Manning prepares for Texas football's 2026 season amid expectations
Summary

Arch Manning, the Texas Longhorns' starting quarterback, continues to draw significant attention as the team prepares for the 2026 season. After a mixed first season in 2025, where Texas finished with a 9-3 record, Manning enters his second year looking to build on last year's performance, which included 3,163 passing yards and 26 touchdowns. The Longhorns are gearing up with an improved offensive line and skilled roster, hoping to capitalize on Manning's growth in the SEC. With the hype surrounding Texas football intensifying this summer, all eyes will be on how Manning leads the team in the upcoming season.

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  • •Manning struggled early in the 2025 season but improved by November.
  • •He threw for 3,163 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions last year.
  • •Texas Longhorns finished the 2025 season with a 9-3 record.
  • •The team is looking forward to leveraging a stronger offensive line in 2026.
  • •Manning remains a top preseason candidate for the Heisman Trophy.
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Around mid-summer each year, the hype around Texas football lives a bit louder than usual. In 2025, the machine’s bar was set extraordinarily high as Texas marched out the team’s first-year starting quarterback Arch Manning each week, and who struggled early on last season. As many of us undoubtedly recall, Manning was a preseason favorite […]

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