Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns enter the 2025 college football season as one of the top contenders in the nation. In his first year as the full-time starter, Manning is also expected to be a top-tier Heisman Trophy candidate.

Arch has taken a quiet, deliberate approach to his college career so far, downplaying his hype as the No. 1 QB recruit in the country by sitting out not one, but two seasons in Austin. Newton believes Arch's strategy is a smart move, guided by the experienced, veteran voices around him.

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has publicly come to the defense of Arch Manning, who made the surprising decision to remain a backup quarterback at the University of Texas for two seaso