Longhorns aim for first national championship since 2005 with Vince Young. With Quinn Ewers now going to the NFL, Arch Manning takes center stage as Texas' starting quarterback. The Longhorns, who have gone 25-5 the past two seasons,

Some even compare him to Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, who won the honor in 2007 and won a championship the following year as the starter for the Florida Gators. The other came

However, Sarkisian made it clear that with Ewers off to the NFL, it is Manning's time to shine. The Manning era at Texas officially begins on Aug. 30 at Ohio State in a rematch of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, a game that will certainly draw millions of eyeballs.

Manning’s first test as QB1 will be a major one. Texas opens the season against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated matchups of the year. Despite the pressure, expectations remain high that Manning will transition seamlessly into the role.

The Longhorns are hopeful that next year will be different, especially with a new quarterback taking the helm. Arch Manning is set to step in as Quinn Ewers heads to the NFL. Manning is the grandson of legendary college quarterback Archie Manning and the nephew of NFL stars Peyton Manning and Eli Manning.

While the Texas offense will remain the same, the way in which it is called will look different with Arch Manning under center.

The college football offseason is underway, but plenty of questions remain. On Tuesday, news broke that Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers played nearly the entire 2024 season with a torn oblique suffered against Michigan in Week 2.

Steve Sarkisian has almost everything working for him, and the stage appears set for something big. The expectations also are astronomical.