Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is receiving some high marks from the legendary Nick Saban.
is set to be the full-time backup to Quinn Ewers this upcoming season. Due to Ewers’ injury history, Manning will have to be ready to step in on any given snap and could potentially play a vital role toward Texas’ SEC title and College Football Playoff hopes., but former Alabama coach Nick Saban is confident in Texas’ chances if Manning has to start.
“Even though their quarterback has missed time – Ewers has missed time the last couple years – Manning was lights-out in the spring game,”"Like, Arch was like, 21 for 25 for 347 yards. … That depth at quarterback is probably really important for them because Ewers has missed time the last couple years, a game or two, which could really affect where you end up. So I really like Texas.”
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning hands off the ball during the game against Texas Tech at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. / Mikala Compton/American-Statesman / USA Despite his praise for the QB prodigy, Saban clarified that the expectation of Texas “running the SEC” is overblown.
“What kind of tickles me is all these people asking questions about how Texas always ran the conference they were in. They’re not gonna run the SEC,” Saban said, per On3. “ … They’ll be a good team and a great program and Sark will do a great job, but that’s not gonna be a problem.”Texas will begin its season on Saturday, Aug. 31 at home against Colorado State. Ideally, the Longhorns will want to turn that game into a blowout so Manning can get some key late-game reps.
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