By the time Texas football Coach Steve Sarkisian made it to the microphone, accompanied by the playing of Texas A&M's "Aggie War Hymn," a crowd was gathering.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning admits that being the backup was tough after playing every year in high school.

July 16 - Arch Manning has started a grand total of two games in two seasons at quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. Yet, according to DraftKings, the Louisiana native and third-generation member of the Manning family is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy.

Widely viewed as the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft, Arch Manning said he's "just focused" on the 2025 season when he was asked about entering the draft next year at SEC Media Days.

Arch Manning’s Handshake With Paul Finebaum Draws Hilarious Reaction originally appeared on Athlon Sports. At SEC Media Days, Texas quarterback Arch Manning's unexpected handshake with Paul Finebaum elicited a comical response from the veteran analyst.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning isn't concerned about any preseason hype as he readies for the 2025 season. Speaking to reporters at SEC Media Days on Tuesday, Manning said all of the opinions circulating about his potential performance in 2025 don't "mean anything" as he prepares for his first full season as the Longhorns' starting quarterback.

Commissioner Greg Sankey began the third day of SEC Media Days with an apology directed toward Steve Sarkisian and Texas football. Why? Well, on Tuesday, Sarkisian walked for his media session on that main stage at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta with Texas A&M's Aggie War Hymn blaring from the speakers.