Texas quarterback Arch Manning will return to school to play in 2026, finally putting to rest questions about his future beyond this season. In a text message to ESPN's Dave Wilson on Monday night, Arch's dad,

With DJ Lagway and Dylan Raiola out, Arch Manning now in a class of his own originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. With the news of Nebraska's Dylan Raiola and Florida's DJ Lagway transferring, Arch Manning is now in a class by himself.

Undoubtedly, one of the top names in the discussion for the 2026 Heisman Trophy will be Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, as CBS Sports' David Cobb had Manning as the first name on his shortlist of top Heisman contenders in 2026.

Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss: Lacy ranks second in the FBS in rushing touchdowns with 20 after emerging as one of the sport's top breakout stars. The Missouri transfer is averaging five yards per carry and also has 25 receptions.

The Arch Manning era arrived at the University of Texas in 2025 with sky-high expectations, stepping in as the full-time starting quarterback after backing up Quinn Ewers. The neph

When it was announced that Shough would be taking over, the big question that swirled around the franchise was whether the rookie could be the long-term answer for the franchise,