Arch Manning is one of the best QBs in the nation, and Texas is arguably the best team in football. They're expected to win the title, but according to a College Football 26 simulation, they have about a 2% shot at doing that.

Texas Shares Exciting News Before Arch Manning's First Season as Starter originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

With new quarterback Arch Manning at the helm, Texas faces one of the most challenging road schedules in recent memory, The Horns open at Ohio State then later play no home games in October.

Texas football has multiple spots to settle on the field ahead of the Ohio State showdown. Including two areas benefitting Arch Manning.

The college football season is right around the corner, and the most anticipated Week 1 showdown will take place on Aug. 30 when the Ohio State Buckeyes face

Reaction to Ohio State’s announcement of Julian Sayin as its starting quarterback less than two weeks before the Buckeyes open against Texas. (From Instagram 8/19/2025)

Ohio State’s newest starting quarterback, Julian Sayin, took an interesting path to Columbus. Sayin was the No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2024 and originally committed to Nick Saban and Alabama. He enrolled at Alabama but transferred to Ohio State after Saban announced his retirement.

The Texas Longhorns have begun the Arch Manning era at quarterback. As the grandson of legendary college quarterback Archie Manning and the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, he is one of the highest-rated high school recruits of all time.