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Arch Manning faced intense scrutiny in his Texas starting debut, with a rocky early stretch followed by steady growth that helped the Longhorns finish 10-3; Cooper Manning says Arch stayed gritty through criticism, handled the spotlight, and the family emphasizes hard work, humility, and enjoying the process as Arch heads into a high-profile 2026 season.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning underwent a minor, preventive foot surgery to address a prior issue and will be limited in offseason workouts but back for spring practice. He started all 13 games in 2025, finishing strong after some early inconsistency, and is not expected to miss time next season as Texas eyes another playoff run under coach Steve Sarkisian.
Kentucky guard Collin Chandler, who had been sick and even skipped shootaround, exploded for 18 points and seven rebounds in 32 minutes to key Kentucky’s 85-80 win over Texas; after a dunk he flashed a tongue-out MJ-like gesture, celebrating a performance described by coach Mark Pope as an incredibly efficient 18 points with seven rebounds and strong defense despite his illness.
Kentucky welcomes Texas to Rupp Arena for a midweek SEC clash following back-to-back road comebacks (at LSU and Tennessee). UK opens as a 6.5-point favorite with a 151.5-point total, and KenPom gives the Cats a ~71% win chance (82-76 projection), while ESPN’s matchup predictor also favors Kentucky (~76%). Texas brings a potent offense led by Dailyn Swain, Matas Vokietaitis, Tramon Mark and Jordan Pope, and Kentucky counters with Denzel Aberdeen and Malachi Moreno after Jaland Lowe’s season-ending injury (Quaintance knee swelling). Kentucky leads the series 2-1. Tipoff is 7:00 p.m. ET on SEC Network, with KSBoard live updates and postgame coverage; note that Kam Williams later suffered a broken foot vs. Texas.
Texas has remade its skill-position group by adding top transfer Cam Coleman at wide receiver and running back Hollywood Smothers, while retaining key receivers and adding Raleek Brown, positioning Arch Manning to lead what could be the nation’s most explosive offense in 2026.
Texas defeated Michigan 41-27 in the Citrus Bowl, with standout performances from quarterback Arch Manning and backup players due to injuries and transfers, marking a strong finish for Texas despite missing the College Football Playoffs and facing a tumultuous month for Michigan.
Michigan's football team lost to Texas 41-27 in the Citrus Bowl, prompting various social media reactions highlighting key plays, player performances, and fan opinions.
Texas Longhorns safety Jelani McDonald announced he will return for the 2026 season, providing a boost to their defense as he develops into a potential NFL prospect with his size and versatility.
Arch Manning has decided to return to Texas for the 2026 college football season, demonstrating maturity and a focus on further development rather than rushing into the NFL, despite speculation he could be a top draft pick.
Arch Manning will stay at Texas for the 2026 college football season, aiming to continue his development and improve his performance before considering the NFL Draft, despite initial speculation about his future.
The article discusses the projected College Football Playoff rankings, highlighting Texas Longhorns' potential to reach the 12-team field despite three losses, based on their impressive wins and recent performance, and explores how upcoming conference championships could influence the final selections.
In the latest AP Top 25 college football poll, Texas, Texas Tech, and Texas A&M all moved into the top 10, with A&M at No. 3, Texas Tech at No. 8, and Texas at No. 10, reflecting their strong performances and recent wins, while other teams like Oklahoma and BYU experienced little change.
Georgia Bulldogs secured their 900th win, becoming the ninth FBS school to reach this milestone, after defeating Mississippi State 41-21 and preparing to face Texas in their final conference game of the season.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning returned from injury to lead the No. 20 Longhorns to a 34-31 victory over No. 9 Vanderbilt, despite a late rally by Vanderbilt. Manning threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns, helping Texas improve to 7-2 and stay in playoff contention, while Vanderbilt's loss hampers their SEC title hopes.
Arch Manning is cleared to play for Texas against Vanderbilt after recovering from a concussion, boosting the Longhorns' hopes in a crucial game for their College Football Playoff aspirations.