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Quarterback Texas Longhorns Arch Manning The 2025 season is projected to be incredible, making him a top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
These predictions did not come true. Manning had a strong season, leading Texas to nine wins, throwing for 2,942 yards and 32 touchdowns. He was not a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, and the Longhorns missed the College Football Playoff.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning throws a pass in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 28, 2025. (Scott Wachter/Imagn Images)
Manning faced assumption that he will Either way, he will either transfer or enter the draft, but his father, Cooper, shut that down earlier this month. On the eve of the Citrus Bowl, the quarterback said he had “no reason” to leave Texas.
“I feel like I’ve developed a lot this year, especially in the back half, and I want to keep it that way,” he said. “I have no reason to leave. I feel like I still have a lot of football to play and I'm glad I'm still part of this team.”
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning enters Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies on November 28, 2025. (Scott Wachter/Imagn Images)
If Manning did decide to leave school, that would likely mean he missed the bowl game against the Michigan Wolverines.
He expressed his desire to play in the Citrus Bowl given his family's history in the game.
“I was in New Orleans during the break and my grandfather (Archie) told me about these games and so did my dad. It’s cool to be a part of this game, especially having (Peyton Manning) play in it, and we’re excited to go play for a good Michigan team.”
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to throw a pass in the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on November 15, 2025. (Dale Zanin/Imagn Images)
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Manning's performance in the Citrus Bowl will likely be a key indicator of how far he can take his game in 2026. This will likely be his last game in college football.
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