Arch Manning visits Neyland Stadium as Texas faces Tennessee on Sept. 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:46 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Arch Manning, the Texas quarterback, visits Neyland Stadium for the first time as the Longhorns prepare to face Tennessee on Sept. 26. Manning, nephew of Tennessee legend Peyton Manning, has expressed excitement about playing in a challenging SEC environment. Throughout the season, Mannings's performances included a notable comeback against Ohio State. Despite receiving a scholarship offer from Tennessee, Manning focused his recruitment on programs like Texas, Alabama, and Georgia, ultimately committing to Texas in June 2022. The Vols shifted their focus to Nico Iamaleava, who committed before Mannings's decision.
- •Arch Manning will play at Neyland Stadium for the first time.
- •Manning led Texas to comeback victory against Ohio State.
- •Manning received a scholarship offer but never seriously considered Tennessee.
- •Tennessee focused on Nico Iamaleava after Manning committed to Texas.
- •The matchup on Sept. 26 is one of the week's key SEC games.
- 8:46 AMYahoo Sports — Why Arch Manning never seriously considered Tennessee despite Peyton Manning's legacy
"Arch Manning makes his first trip to Tennessee, reviving questions about why Peyton Manning's alma mater never became a serious option.
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