Keep in mind, he was a backup during that entire time. Quinn Ewers was the starter and led the Longhorns to back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances, and while he received a good deal of attention as well, the noise surrounding Manning was almost overwhelming.

As it turns out, having a high-profile backup quarterback can wear on the starter. This is why I want my Atlanta Falcons to trade Kirk Cousins so it does not me

And he is ready to take over the Texas offense in 2025. "I wanted to be the quarterback at the University of Texas," quarterback Arch Manning told reporters Thursday when discussing why he didn't transfer when he was behind Quinn Ewers on the depth chart. "Sometimes things are worth the wait."