Arch Manning Faces Less Pressure in 2026 Season

Arch Manning, who started slowly last season but improved dramatically, enters his second full season as Texas starter with reduced expectations according to analyst Matt Leinart. The Longhorns finished 7-1 in their final eight games with Manning throwing 14 touchdown passes, just two interceptions, and rushing for five touchdowns down the stretch. forumteam.blog

With the 2026 season approaching, Manning and Texas face a challenging SEC slate including road games at LSU, Texas A&M, and Tennessee, plus home matchups against Ole Miss and Ohio State. The Longhorns open their season against Texas State on Sept. 5 with hopes of returning to the College Football Playoff after missing out in 2025.