Word on the street is that Arch Manning might be looking to leave Texas before he even gets a real shot under center.
The Longhorns currently have Quinn Ewers at quarterback right now, and while he started the season with sky-high draft stock, things haven’t exactly gone to plan. Ewers has put up decent numbers – 2,665 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and a 66% completion rate – but his inconsistency has scouts scratching their heads. His footwork and decision-making have been a bit shaky, and that’s led to some struggles on the field.
Scouts have recommended he spend another year in college before going into the NFL draft. In fact, some have clearly stated he is not in their top 4 quarterbacks for this year’s draft.
Meanwhile, Arch Manning has been waiting in the wings, and when he got his chance to shine, he didn’t disappoint. He stepped in for a couple of games and showed flashes of brilliance, especially against Mississippi State where he threw for 325 yards and 2 touchdowns with an 84% completion rate.
You can’t blame a guy for wanting to play, and it sounds like Arch might be frustrated with the lack of opportunity in Texas. Some folks are even saying he might transfer to Ole Miss, following in the footsteps of his dad, Cooper, and his uncle, Eli.
Ole Miss could be a perfect fit for Arch. Lane Kiffin’s offense is all about those run-pass options, which plays right into Arch’s strengths. The guy can make quick decisions, throw from different angles, and he’s got the mobility to extend plays. Plus, he can air it out deep with impressive accuracy.
Ole Miss has a history of success with quarterbacks like Matt Corral and Jaxson Dart, and Arch could be the next in line to light up the scoreboard in Oxford.
All of this depends on if Quinn Ewers stays in college, and more importantly stays at Texas. Regardless, a quarterback will leave Texas this year.
Of course, this is all speculation for now, but it’s definitely a situation worth keeping an eye on. If Arch Manning does decide to transfer, it would send shockwaves through college football.
