Sat Apr 19 22:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Arch Manning to Start for Texas Longhorns in 2025, Following in Grandfather’s Footsteps

**Austin, TX** – The legacy of one of football’s most celebrated quarterback families continues. Arch Manning, nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, will take over as the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns in 2025. After two seasons backing up Quinn Ewers, Manning is poised to lead the team.

While his uncles were renowned pocket passers in the NFL, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian sees a key similarity between Arch and his grandfather, Archie Manning: mobility. “He’s a better athlete than I thought,” Sarkisian told ESPN. “Definitely got grandpa’s gene.” This is a significant advantage in today’s NFL, which increasingly values quarterbacks who can both throw and run effectively.

Arch demonstrated his athleticism during his sophomore season, rushing for 108 yards and four touchdowns in limited action, including a stunning 67-yard touchdown run. This contrasts sharply with the rushing statistics of Peyton (667 career rushing yards, 1.5 yards per carry) and Eli Manning (567 career rushing yards, 1.8 yards per carry), while Archie Manning amassed 2,197 career rushing yards at an impressive 5.7 yards per carry.

Arch’s athleticism and strong arm make him a promising prospect, inheriting a rich family legacy while forging his own path on the gridiron. His performance in 2025 will be highly anticipated by Longhorns fans and NFL scouts alike.

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