Texas’ Arch Manning named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:43 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Texas’ Arch Manning named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list

Summary

Texas quarterback Arch Manning has been named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes the top upperclassman quarterback each season. Manning, now a redshirt junior, returns as a starter after posting a 12-3 overall record and making 25 appearances. Other Texas players are also receiving attention, with safety Jonah Williams impressing at football camp. The Longhorns continue to prepare for the upcoming season amid discussions about player talent and injury challenges they face.

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Status Watch

•Arch Manning is a redshirt junior quarterback at Texas.
•He has a career record of 12-3 with 25 appearances.
•This is his second consecutive year on the award watch list.
•Texas is facing player talent discussions and injury concerns.

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2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Longhorns Daily News: Texas’ Arch Manning named among those on Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list

What they're saying

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For the second year in a row, Texas quarterback Arch Manning has been named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list. The award is given to each season’s top upperclassman quarterback. Manning, a redshirt junior, is a returning starter at Texas. He’s 12-3 overall, with 25 appearances. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS […]
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