Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns
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This time next week, college football fans will know the winner of a blockbuster clash between the top two title contenders: the defending champion Ohio State Buckeyes, led by new
Arch Manning and Texas are the early favorites to emerge victorious in the College Football Playoff. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Texas has the highest odds to win a national title at +550. Ohio State follows close behind at +600, while Penn State owns the third-best odds at +700.
As revealed by Wickersham, then Alabama defensive coordinator and current Ole Miss coordinator Pete Golding attempted to prevent Manning from going to Texas by bringing up head coach Steve Sarkisian’s previous battle with alcoholism, which cost him his job at USC.
With pressure and expectations growing around the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning as he looks to lead the No. 1 Texas Longhorns to the program's first title since the 2005 season, his grandfather and former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning attempted to take some of the pressure off of his grandson recently.
An upcoming book has detailed how Alabama tried convincing star quarterback Arch Manning to snub Texas in 2023.
Arch Manning isn't on this list yet but Longhorns have an interesting mix of running and throwing quarterbacks.
As Arch Manning prepares for his first season as the full-time starter for the Texas Longhorns, there is heightened anticipation for the nephew of two NFL great