- Arch Manning appeared in just two games during the Longhorns’ 12-2 season.
- Manning completed 19 of 25 passes for 355 yards during Saturday’s practice.
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Arch Manning impressed with a 75-yard touchdown pass during Texas spring practice on Saturday.
After not seeing much playing time in his first season, Manning showed off his quarterback ability against his fellow Longhorns and gave fans something to look forward to when he takes the field in the NCAA.
Even though his white team lost, 35-34, to the orange team, Manning completed 19 of 25 passes for 355 yards and three touchdowns.
However, despite an impressive overall performance, his 75-yard touchdown pass became the highlight of the game.
The play occurred after the freshman checked in late in the first quarter. Manning faked a screen to get rid of cornerback Terrance Brooks before finding second-year wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. on the field for the touchdown.
Arch Manning threw a 75-yard touchdown during Texas spring practice on Saturday.
After making just two appearances last season, many wondered if Manning would transfer.
The freshman decided to stay at Texas despite still being the second option at quarterback.
Manning kept his momentum going on the next possession, connecting with junior running back Jaydon Blue for a 29-yard score.
After the Longhorns’ 12-2 campaign last season, many speculated whether the son of NFL greats Eli and Peyton Manning would enter the transfer portal.
Despite appearing in only two games and completing two of five passes for 30 yards, Manning decided to stick it out in Texas. With Quinn Ewers deciding to stay in college rather than jump to the NFL, Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian revealed there would be no competition at quarterback.
Although he will spend another season as a reserve, Eli praised his nephew for deciding to stay in Texas.
“Obviously the plan was maybe Ewers would get into the NFL,” Eli Manning previously said, “but he’s there.” It’s another year for Arch to mature, learn an offense, get bigger, stronger in the weight room and always be ready to play. “You never know what’s going to happen.”
‘It has to be ready. If not, then he’ll get some playing time here and there and he’ll have three more years of eligibility at a big school, at a big football program on the rise. Just because you can transfer so easily now doesn’t mean you should, just because you’re not going to play straight away.’