With Arch Manning, Texas Has Its Most Famous Quarterback Ever. Will He Deliver?

[douglas9]

The University of Texas has never been here before. At least, not exactly.

The Longhorns have had really (really) good football teams in the past, but as we kick off the 2025 season Saturday, Texas is the top dog and boasting the biggest celebrity quarterback in the country.

The hype around this season isn’t just loud — it’s deafening. The Longhorns enter 2025 as the No. 1 team in the country for the first time ever, and they’re opening against No. 3 Ohio State in Columbus.

National analysts are picking UT to not only win the SEC but to win another championship.

It all revolves around Arch Manning, the latest scion of the famed NFL quarterback dynasty that includes Archie Manning (his grandfather) as well as Peyton and Eli Manning (uncles).

After sitting for two years, Arch is ready to start. And everyone is paying attention.

https://thebarbedwire.com/2025/08/29/longhorns-arch-manning/

[sop]

1. Never seen so much hype about a college QB. Arch is under a lot of pressure. Ohio-Texas should be a good game.

Lots of doubters, though:

Steve Spurrier: "Most people are picking Texas to win the SEC in football...They've got Arch Manning already winning the Heisman, too. My question is, if he was this good how come they let Quinn Ewers play all the time last year? He was a 7th round pick."

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/former-sec-qb-not-sold-on-arch-manning-hype-despite-being-odds-on-favorite-to-win-heisman-trophy/

[Botany]

2. This year's Ohio State team is loaded.

And they have 3 of the top 10 or 20 defensive players in the national too
Styles @ linebacker, Downs @ safety, and Igbinosun @ cornerback, along
with the best player in the nation @ wide receiver Smith. The other 2 wide
outs will be playing in the NFL along with the tight end who transferred in
from Perdue, Klare.

[BoRaGard]

3. I'm picking the BuckHorns

Over the LongEyes.

[milestogo]

4. Lot of pressure on that kid.

[BOSSHOG]

5. Texas QB Memories. MOST FAMOUS QB EVER?

68-69. James Slick Street. 20 and 0. Played before President Nixon against#1 Arkansas. Made up 14 - 0 deficit in 4th quarter. 69 National Championship. Did I mention 20 and Zero?

Die Hard Hog Fan here but James Slick Street was? Well famous in his own right. an incredible stroll down memory lane.