One thing that is for certain is that Arch Manning will be leading the Longhorns to Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes when Texas opens the season on Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. on FOX. This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/texas as Multiple NFL Scouts Give Thoughts on Texas Longhorns Quarterback Arch Manning.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning may draw heavy consideration as the No. 1 overall pick should he decide to enter the 2026 NFL draft, but that is reportedly far from a guarantee.

The Texas Longhorns are one of the most intriguing teams heading into the 2025 college football season. Ranked No. 1 in the preseason AP Poll, the expectations in Austin are sky-high, with hopes of capturing an SEC Championship and winning the national title — something they’ve fallen short of in each of the last two seasons in the College Football Playoff.

Arch Manning was left off the 2025 Manning Award watch list, despite the honor being named after his legendary family.