Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning came into his first season as the starter as the Heisman favorite and projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Manning was eligible to enter the draft, but as a redshirt sophomore, he still has two years of college eligibility remaining.

As expected, Arch Manning is returning to the Texas Longhorns next year. Though Manning had the opportunity to declare for the 2026 NFL draft, he has instead decided to remain with Texas for his redshirt junior season. Manning’s dad, Cooper, confirmed the news in a text to ESPN saying, "Arch is playing football at Texas next year."

With DJ Lagway and Dylan Raiola out, Arch Manning now in a class of his own originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. With the news of Nebraska's Dylan Raiola and Florida's DJ Lagway transferring, Arch Manning is now in a class by himself.