Arch Manning Says he Can Take Shots at the Bar if he Wants
Quarterback phenom Arch Manning is the total package.
His talent and potential on the field is clearly evident, but Texas' new starting signal-caller also appears to have a kind demeanor off the field and is excellent with fans and media. The cherry on top is that he's quite the jokester.
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When speaking to the media at the Manning Passing Academy on Friday, Arch discussed how he manages life in the spotlight. One reporter asked Manning how careful he is with going out to a bar for example, knowing he could potentially be videoed anywhere he goes.
"I'm 21 so I can do shots at a bar," Manning joked back. He eventually expressed how he and other Texas football players are busy most of the time so they prefer to hang at the house. "All the other stuff is fun but it's not my ideal time," he said.
Manning, who is entering his first season as the full-time starter at Texas, was the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2023 recruiting class but sat behind Quinn Ewers on the depth chart the last two years.
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"I learned a lot, and really learned a lot about myself,' Manning said on sitting his first two collegiate seasons. 'Picked up a lot from Quinn's (Ewers) game, the way he handled everything. Whether it was on the football side, the mental side, and the media, I just picked up bits and pieces to add to my game and learned a lot over the last two years. Plus, I had that time to grow as a person and a player.'
Texas will kick off the 2025 season in Columbus against Ohio State on Aug. 30. It should be a fun season on and off the field for Longhorns fans.
Related: Steve Sarkisian Delivers Confident Message on Season Opener at Ohio State
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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