Steve Sarkisian discusses Arch Manning’s potential return for 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the future of quarterback Arch Manning during an interview, suggesting that Manning might return for the 2027 season despite being draft eligible after 2026. Sarkisian noted Manning's love for college football and potential NIL opportunities, while also acknowledging the possibility of declaring for the draft. The quarterback's performance this fall may influence his decision as Texas aims for a national title. The Longhorns open their season against Texas State.
- •Arch Manning is draft eligible after the 2026 season.
- •Sarkisian believes Manning may enjoy college football enough to return.
- •Manning benefits from lucrative NIL endorsements.
- •Texas aims to compete for a national title this upcoming season.
- •The Longhorns play Texas State in their season opener.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Sarkisian teases Arch Manning forgoing NFL draft, returning to Texas for 2027
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Sarkisian: ‘I would not be surprised’ if Arch Manning returns in 2027
"The Texas Longhorns and senior quarterback Arch Manning are entering the season with legitimate championship aspirations after their strong finish to the 2025-26 campaign. Manning struggled at the start of last season, his first as the Longhorns’ full-time starter, but showed enough improvement over the season to have Austin, TX, buzzing about what the team…
"“On the same token, I won’t be surprised if he declares and goes in the draft.”
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:32 PMSteve Sarkisian teases Arch Manning forgoing NFL draft, returning to Texas for 2027
The Texas Longhorns and senior quarterback Arch Manning are entering the season with legitimate championship aspirations after their strong finish to the 2025-26 campaign. Manning struggled at the start of last season, his first as the Longhorns’ full-time starter, but showed enough improvement over the season to have Austin, TX, buzzing about what the team…
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:38 PMSteve Sarkisian: ‘I would not be surprised’ if Arch Manning returns in 2027
“On the same token, I won’t be surprised if he declares and goes in the draft.”
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