The Manning dynasty seems to be in safe hands with its new one Quarter Arch Manning. The 19-year-old turned in a breakout performance worthy of the name in the Texas Longhorns’ 56-7 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners on Saturday.
Manning’s uncles — Peyton and Eli — have won four Super Bowls and three Super Bowl MVP awards, both being the No. 1 pick in the draft. NFL Legends in their lives.
The College The quarterback also shares a name with his grandfather and former NFL quarterback Archie Manning.
But the teenager seems to be thriving under the added weight of expectation and pressure, and accounted for the Longhorns’ five touchdowns in the big win — the most for a freshman at the school since 2006.
Manning was thrown into the game during the second quarter when Longhorns starting quarterback Quinn Evers left the field with an injury.
The redshirt freshman then threw for 223 yards and completed nine of 12 passes en route to throwing four touchdowns.
But adding to the Longhorns’ tally, Manning wowed the 101,892 fans in attendance when he eluded defenders and rushed 67 yards to the end zone.
“You never know when you’re going to be in a game,” Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian told reporters postgame, praising Manning’s performance.
While Sarkisian says the backups train hard, playing in a game is a completely different experience.
“There’s nothing like being at a game and playing and playing in front of 105,000 people, so I’m really proud of Arch and what he’s been able to do,” he added.
A highly touted prospect, Manning’s talent — and name — have ensured he’s long been earmarked for football success. Before committing to Texas, he broke his high school’s career passing and touchdowns records in 2022.
With Ewers likely facing a spell, Manning could be set up for several games leading the Longhorns.
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