This year's NFL draft class isn't all that exciting when it comes to quarterbacks, especially now that Oregon's Dante Moore has announced he's staying in college, but next year could be a different story.

Manning finished the season in such an impressive fashion that he is once again considered to be a possible preseason front-runner to win the Heisman. Now that the college football world seems to have changed its opinion on the former five-star recruit,

Arch Manning faces serious threat from a rising prospect in the college football world for the Heisman Trophy Awards 2026.

Manning entered the season with high expectations as the preseason Heisman Trophy favorite, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the starting quarterback of the preseason top-ranked team. However, it was a rollercoaster of a season for the first-year starter.

Now, he returns to the Forty Acres for his second season as a starter, and once again with expectations to meet. This time, he is ready, though, and Heisman Odds agree, as FanDuel gives Manning the best odds to win the 2026 award.

The Texas Longhorns and head coach Steve Sarkisian have been making great additions via the transfer portal over the last couple weeks. Their transfer portal class now ranks second in the entire country with more than a dozen commits added.

Legendary NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. feels finally getting on-field reps was critical for Texas quarterback Arch Manning's development this season.

The Texas Longhorns were among the busiest programs during the January transfer portal window. With additions such as Cam Coleman, Hollywood Smothers, and Raleek Brown came elevated expectations surrounding Arch Manning.

The Texas Longhorns are serious about building a powerhouse around Arch Manning. However, their pursuit of one former teammate of Shedeur Sanders on the Colorado Buffaloes is now facing critical hours.