The Texas football program is fresh off an epic College Football Playoff berth, its first in school history. Texas played the undefeated Washington Huskies, formerly of the Pac-12, in the Sugar Bowl, falling in heartbreaking fashion, 37-31. However, Texas made massive strides from the previous year, with a three-win increase in conference play and posting top-15 averages in points per game scored and the fewest points allowed.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns have CFP aspirations again in 2024, especially with the expanded postseason format. Additionally, they will return quarterback Quinn Ewers for another season. However, despite the Heisman Trophy-caliber quarterback returning for a third season, Texas football fans were ecstatic with the play of their backup quarterback during Saturday’s spring game. Arch Manning, the former five-star quarterback and nephew of NFL greats Peyton and Eli Manning, has been making waves in the football world since his high school days at Isidore Newman. His performance on Saturday, where he shined by posting a monster stat line in the intrasquad scrimmage, is a testament to his potential.
Texas Football Fans: React to Arch Manning Outing
Arch Manning, the future face of the Texas football program, played well on Saturday during his team’s annual spring showcase. Manning spun the rock, going 17-of-21 for 343 yards and three scores. The Louisiana native opened up the scoring for Team White, firing a deep touchdown pass to DeAndre Moore. Manning then linked up with wideout Jaydon Blue for a score. Manning navigated the pocket well, stepping away from pressure before firing a strike to Blue across the middle. Finally, Manning showed his pure passing ability, lobbing a beauty to Isaiah Bond down the sideline for his third touchdown.
Arch Manning today:
• 17/21
• 80.9% completion %
• 343 yards
• 3 TDThe future of the QB position is in GREAT hands! pic.twitter.com/6OH99HKiXF
— Texas Sports Unfiltered (@TSUnfiltered) April 20, 2024
Manning regularly showcased excellent pocket presence, touch on passes outside the numbers, and an ability to work through his progression. Texas football fans were elated with his performance, taking to Twitter (also known as X) to share their excitement about Manning.
Quinn Ewers watching the spring game pic.twitter.com/BtOvkM3Gbl
— University of Tampering (@Doc_Texas) April 20, 2024
Arch Manning > Quinn Ewers pic.twitter.com/kmD70kqnir
— Alex Blasig (@alexblasig) April 20, 2024
RUMOR | Quinn Ewers checked twitter following the Texas Spring Game and wasn't happy. #Horns pic.twitter.com/Ui508Y5m2M
— Tattoo Baker 🎥✨ (@QB1TATT00) April 20, 2024
Spring Game
Winners
– Arch Manning
– DeAndre Moore
– Ryan Wingo
– Jaydon Blue
– Trey Owens
– Ethan BurkeLosers
– The secondary
– Quinn Ewers— Rude Wayne A LEGEND If I Ever Leave (@Dewayne42005783) April 20, 2024
Quinn ewers is going to have to be damn near perfect to keep his job next year. I’m sorry. pic.twitter.com/V4JpPXS5ur
— BELTWAY BOYZ (@beltwayboyz) April 20, 2024
They’re going to give Quinn Ewers the Spencer Rattler treatment aren’t they.
— Mark (@markaduck) April 20, 2024
The “Arch Manning is overrated” crowd have deleted their PowerPoint. Back to the drawing board
pic.twitter.com/6vYnEqyC2f— J.D. PicKell (@jdpickell) April 20, 2024
They’re saying that Arch Manning is gonna be another Manning… who woulda thought?
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 20, 2024
Texas Football: QB Depth Chart
Despite Arch Manning’s elite performance on Sunday, quarterback Quinn Ewers remains the unquestioned leader for Texas football. Ewers played well in 2023, accumulating 2,379 yards, 22 touchdowns, and six picks while completing 69% of his passes. Ewers displayed massive improvement last season after throwing for 2,177 yards, 15 touchdowns, and six picks in 2022. Ewers also improved as a runner, rushing for five touchdowns in 12 games.
Like Manning, Ewers is a former five-star recruit. Conversely, Ewers started at Ohio State University, where he spent one season before transferring to Texas. If Ewers is to miss time in 2023, Manning should be the next man up, especially after fellow backup Maalik Murphy moved to the Duke Blue Devils.
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