Peyton Manning supports nephew Arch during Texas-Tennessee matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Peyton Manning confirmed he will root for his nephew, Arch Manning, when the Texas Longhorns face the Tennessee Volunteers on September 26. During an interview at the Manning Passing Academy, Peyton expressed that family takes precedence over his loyalty to his alma mater, emphasizing his strong support for Arch. Despite his deep connections with Tennessee, he made it clear his family's success comes first. The matchup will draw significant attention as it pits the Longhorns against the Volunteers in a key SEC game.
- •Texas and Tennessee meet on September 26.
- •Arch Manning plays as QB1 for Texas.
- •Peyton Manning is a former Tennessee QB.
- •Peyton prioritizes family over school loyalty.
- •Manning attended the Manning Passing Academy.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Peyton Manning reveals who he’ll root for when Arch plays Tennessee
"Who will Peyton Manning cheer for when Arch Manning's Texas Longhorns face off against the Tennessee Volunteers? Peyton revealed the answer.
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