{"id":383829,"date":"2026-07-23T13:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/383829\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:34:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:34:13","slug":"new-sec-head-coach-cant-say-enough-about-texas-qb-arch-manning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/383829\/","title":{"rendered":"New SEC Head Coach Can’t Say Enough About Texas QB Arch Manning"},"content":{"rendered":"

It appears the Texas Longhorns<\/a> football program is going to be the main event of another college football season. <\/p>\n

Just like last summer, the Longhorns are getting a ton of praise. Head coach Steve Sarkisian<\/a> has put together what is arguably his best roster since becoming the leader of the program, and people are taking notice. <\/p>\n

Of course, Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is also still under the media’s microscope. During SEC Media Days<\/a> on Wednesday, Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall shared what he sees in Manning. <\/p>\n

The First Family Of Football\"Jon<\/p>\n

Jul 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

\u201cArch, man, what a great young man. When I was a coach at Tulane Archie would shoot me a text or a phone call and say, hey, is it okay in May in some downtime if Arch comes over and throws?” Sumrall shared<\/a>. <\/p>\n

“I really have a lot of the respect for the Manning family as a whole. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree with Arch how he carries himself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sumrall’s comments sound like most people who get a chance to share time with the Longhorns’ starting quarterback. <\/p>\n

Taking The Next Step\"Arch<\/p>\n

Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

It’s fair to say that the insurmountable expectations Manning dealt with to start the season last year were too much. <\/p>\n

It’s also fair to say that as the season went on, Manning turned into one of the best quarterbacks in the SEC. <\/p>\n

Manning finished last season with 3,163 passing yards, 26 touchdown passes, and just seven interceptions. <\/p>\n

Those numbers made him one of the top five quarterbacks in the country. Now, it’s time for the Longhorns star to become everything that is expected of him. <\/p>\n

No Time Like The Present\"Arch<\/p>\n

Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs with the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

If there is going to be a season where Manning makes his Heisman push, it feels like 2026 is that year. The Longhorns are loaded down with talent on the offensive side of the ball. <\/p>\n

Manning is going to have plenty of weapons to throw to this season, which include Auburn Tigers transfer wide receiver Cam Coleman. <\/p>\n

Along with Coleman, the Longhorns will also have their top wide receiver option from last season, Ryan Wingo.<\/p>\n

The backfield is also going to be a problem for SEC defenses. Transfers Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown have a chance to be the best running back duo in the conference. <\/p>\n

\"Arch<\/p>\n

Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) rushes with the ball for a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

There are plenty of reasons to be excited about this team, and it starts with Manning as he begins a pivotal season in his college career. <\/p>\n

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