Although he’s still the Texas Longhorns backup quarterback, Arch Manning isn’t preparing to enter the transfer portal.
The transfer portal closed this past Saturday. However, it will reopen on April 16, 2025. When asked about the portal’s schedule, Manning dismissed any rumors about his future with the program.
“I really have no plans on entering the portal or anything,” Manning said Monday, per Rivals. “So, I don’t really know about it, about the whole windows and everything.”
Manning — the nephew of Super Bowl champions Peyton and Eli — has played sparingly in two seasons with the Longhorns.
In 11 games, he has 1,076 yards (969 passing and 107 rushing) and 13 touchdowns (nine passing and four rushing). When Texas starting QB Quinn Ewers suffered an oblique injury earlier this season, Arch Manning filled in, going 2-0 in two starts.
Still, Arch Manning’s family seemingly wants him to stay in Austin. In a September episode of ESPN’s “College GameDay,” Pat McAfee said the family texted him he wants to be with the Longhorns for four years.
Waiting one more season may be wise for Arch Manning. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian — a former Alabama/USC offensive assistant — has sent multiple quarterbacks to the NFL, including Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Mac Jones.
Plus, Arch Manning should soon receive the keys to Texas’ offense. Rivals’ Anwar Richardson recently shared Ewers’ plans to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Tankathon’s latest mock draft has the Las Vegas Raiders (4-12) taking Ewers — who has 26 TD passes in 12 games — with pick No. 39.
Regardless, Arch Manning seems content and ready to help the Longhorns win their first national championship in 19 years.
No. 5 seed Texas (12-2) faces No. 4 seed Arizona State (11-2) in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal on New Year’s Day at 1 p.m. ET.
Arch Manning could play a role in the matchup. The Longhorns have recently used him on run plays. Over his past three games, he has seven carries for 19 yards and one TD.
