According to most expectations, this will be Arch Manning’s last season on campus for Texas football, despite having at least two more seasons of eligibility to spare. And given the shape of the rest of the program’s roster in 2026, including key transfer portal additions throughout this offseason, it sets up the question: how high are the stakes for Texas football in 2026? Is it a national championship or bust type of season?

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